PT/Physical Therapist- Hickory, NC-$10K Sign on Bonus
Listed compensation
$78k-$90k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
- Physical Therapist (PT) – $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
- Trinity Rehab – Skilled Nursing
- Location: Hickory, NC
- Full-Time & PRN Opportunities Available
Join our fun, energetic, and compassionate rehab team where you can truly make a difference in the lives of your patients every day. At Trinity Rehab, you’ll have access to state-of-the-art equipment in a clean, modern facility, allowing you to deliver the highest quality of care.
Position Overview
The Physical Therapist (PT) is a licensed professional responsible for evaluating, planning, and providing physical therapy services to patients as prescribed by the attending physician. This role plays a vital part in helping patients regain mobility, improve function, and enhance their overall quality of life.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform patient evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans
- Provide hands-on therapy services in accordance with physician orders
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation
- Supervise and support Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) and Therapy Aides
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes
What We Offer
- $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
- Competitive compensation
- Supportive, team-oriented work environment
- Access to advanced therapy equipment
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
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Requirements
- Qualifications
- Current North Carolina Physical Therapist license
- Strong clinical and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
- Passion for delivering high-quality patient care
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Comprehensive medical, dental & vision plans
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Retirement Plan (401K)-Company Match - Traditional & ROTH
- Life Insurance
- Company paid group life insurance
- Short & Long term disability
- Critical Illness
- Flexible Spending
- Licensure Reimbursement
- Bereavement Leave
- Accidental death and dismemberment
- Clinical support and training
- Continuing Education
- Tuition Assistance
- Christmas Club
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
In North Carolina, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (576 salary observations; 1,798 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,653 salary observations; 55,735 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)), so the posted ~$84k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $89k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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Living in Hickory
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $292k≈ 3.7× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,531/mo≈ 24% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 21 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 88.5
- 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.
BEA 2024 · Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.