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Henderson, North Carolina

Physical Therapist (PT), ARU, PRN

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Job Description

Facility Name: Maria Parham Health

Job Title: Physical Therapist (PT)

Job Type: Nonexempt, PRN

Schedule: ARU, Acute Rehabilitation

Your Experience Matters

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others.

As a Physical Therapist joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More About Our Team

Maria Parham Health, a Duke LifePoint Hospital, is the region's healthcare provider, offering comprehensive services supported by skilled physicians, nurses, and clinical specialists.

Fully accredited by The Joint Commission and the College of American Pathologists, we deliver exceptional care through our advanced Emergency Department, Maternity Center, Intensive and Progressive Care units, Medical/Surgical services, and inpatient rehabilitation.

Maria Parham also offers state‑of‑the‑art physical, occupational, and speech therapy on an outpatient basis, ensuring patients receive high‑quality, accessible care close to home.

Our system extends to the Maria Parham Franklin facility in Louisburg, which features a fully equipped Emergency Department, specialized Behavioral Health units, and additional outpatient diagnostic services. Across our 205 licensed beds, we provide advanced cardiac, cancer, respiratory, and rehabilitation care supported by cutting‑edge technology and key partnerships. Our team remains committed to delivering the quality, expertise, and compassion our community deserves.

How You’ll Contribute

The Physical Therapist in the Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) evaluates and treats patients with physical injuries, functional limitations, or disabilities to improve mobility, reduce pain, and restore independence.

This role conducts comprehensive assessments, develops individualized treatment plans, and provides direct therapy to support patients’ daily progress toward recovery. The PT educates patients, families, and nursing staff on home exercise and follow‑through programs that reinforce therapeutic gains.

Additional responsibilities include documenting care in accordance with regulatory and accrediting standards, communicating progress or concerns to the interdisciplinary team, assisting with scheduling and daily charge entry, and maintaining a safe, clean treatment environment.

The Physical Therapist adheres to the organization’s Code of Conduct, compliance requirements, and professional standards while collaborating in discharge planning and participating in performance improvement activities.

Why Join Us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position

also offers:

  • Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
  • Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
  • Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
  • Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
  • Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we’re looking for

Applicants should have

  • Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program
  • Rehabilitation setting experience preferred
  • Current state PT license
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR certification is required

Connect with a Recruiter

Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Brandi Walton, Talent Acquisition Recruiter at 629-257-6103, brandi.walton1@lifepointhealth.net [brandi.walton1@lifepointhealth.net]. Or Click Here to schedule a time to discuss your career interests with Lifepoint Health!

More about

At Maria Parham Health, part of Duke Lifepoint

Healthcare, you'll grow your career while making communities healthier®. Our regional system is Joint Commission-accredited and was awarded an "A" Hospital Safety Grade by the Leapfrog Group.

Our 103-bed facility in Franklin County and 102-bed facility in nearby Vance County creates a healthcare hub for northern North Carolina and southern Virginia.

With physicians representing nearly 30 specialty services, highly trained nurses and the latest advanced technology, we collaborate to provide quality, compassionate care close to home.

EEOC Statement

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.

Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.

We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist evaluates and treats patients in the Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) to improve mobility, reduce pain, and restore independence through comprehensive assessments and individualized treatment plans. This role also involves educating patients and staff, documenting care according to standards, and collaborating on discharge planning.

Requirements

Applicants must be a graduate of an accredited physical therapy program and hold a current state PT license, along with Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR certification. Experience in a rehabilitation setting is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningMobility ImprovementPain ReductionRestoring IndependencePatient EducationFamily EducationStaff EducationDocumentationRegulatory ComplianceInterdisciplinary Communication

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 44% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

In North Carolina, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (583 salary observations; 1,827 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,786 salary observations; 56,355 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution48 jobs · 36 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks45 jobs · 36 employers

401k / retirement match
91% this job
CME allowance
64%
Sign-on bonus
53%
Loan repayment
36% this job
Relocation assistance
7%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,005 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Henderson

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$213k
Typical market rent
$980/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision coverage
Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off
Financial & Career Growth: Tuition assistance, loan assistance, 401(k) retirement package and company match
Employee Well-being: Wellness programs, free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement