Physical Therapist (PT), Outpatient
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Job Description
Job Title: Physical Therapist, Outpatient
Job Type: Fulltime, Nonexempt
Schedule: Flexible, Mon - Fri 8 or 10 hour shifts, Weekends as needed *Holiday commitment is 2 inpatient shifts per year
$15,000.00 Sign-on/Commitment Bonus
Your Experience Matters
Central Carolina Hospital 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
Nestled in the heart of central North Carolina, Central Carolina Hospital is a 137-bed acute care hospital that has been caring for the communities of Lee County and surrounding areas for more than a century.
As a Duke LifePoint Hospital, we combine advanced medical expertise with the personalized, compassionate care of a community hospital.
Supported by nearly 200 providers and 550 dedicated employees, we offer a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services, including emergency care, women's services, critical care, cardiovascular services, advanced imaging, rehabilitation, surgery, and a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
At Central Carolina Hospital, we're proud to be neighbors caring for neighbors while delivering exceptional healthcare close to home.
How You’ll Contribute
As a Physical Therapist in our rural hospital, you will provide comprehensive therapy services across acute care, inpatient, and outpatient settings, including patient evaluations, individualized treatment plans, and ongoing interventions to restore function, improve mobility, and prevent disability. You will work collaboratively with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to deliver safe, high-quality patient care.
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
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program required
- Master’s or Doctoral degree preferred
- Current or eligible to obtain a Physical Therapist (PT) license in the state of practice
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
Connect with a Recruiter
Have questions about a career with Lifepoint Health? Connect with Brandi Walton, Talent Acquisition Recruiter.
Call or Text: 629-274-2962 | Email: brandi.walton1@lifepointhealth.net
More About Central Carolina Hospital
Central Carolina Hospital is a 137-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Lee County community for over 115 years. We are proud to be recognized by Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center and by the American College of Cardiology as a Chest Pain Center.
We have also earned Heart Failure Accreditation from the American College of Cariology. In 2024, we received the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines Stroke Rural Recognition Silver Award.
EEOC Statement
“Central Carolina Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Central Carolina Hospital 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 will perform patient evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans to restore function and improve mobility. They will work collaboratively with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to provide high-quality care across acute, inpatient, and outpatient settings.
Requirements
Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program and possess a current or eligible state PT license. A Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is also required for this role.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 38% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
In North Carolina, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (450 salary observations; 1,947 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (11,788 salary observations; 60,331 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Physical Therapy median $97k (middle half $89k–$110k)11 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| North Carolina vs national | $90k median in North Carolina | $94k nationally (−4%)450 state / 11,788 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | North Carolina index 94.3 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in North Carolina | 765 active | 22,282 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 38% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $15k sign-on · loan repayment | North Carolina Physical Therapist listings: 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 27% offer loan repayment793 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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