Weekend Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
from $80,864
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Job Description
Explore opportunities with Suncrest Home Health, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide.
As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
As the Physical Therapist in Home Health, you will be completing assessments and evaluations of patient care needs related to functional status/mobility, endurance/stamina, pain and other medical conditions. Based on this assessment and evaluation, you will work to help determine a treatment plan, perform interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patient's well-being, and evaluate the patient's progress.
Primary Responsibilities
Evaluates the patient's functional status and physical therapy needs. Assists the physician in the development of the therapy plan of care
Provides services within the scope of practice as defined by the state laws governing the practice of physical therapy, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other members of the health care team
Observes and reports the patient's response to treatment and any changes in his/her condition to the supervising nurse and/or the physician
Treats patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and/or maintain maximum functioning using acceptable standards of practice
Instructs and informs participating members of the health care team, the patient, and the family/caregivers regarding the plan of care, functional limitations, and progress toward goals
Visits patients according to Plan of Treatment, completes a progress note for each visit, and submits progress notes per LHC policy
- Completes all patient evaluations and develops the PT plan of care within state specific guidelines
- Reports outcomes of evaluation, goals, and anticipated projected frequency of care
Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client
You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications
- Current Physical Therapy licensure in state of practice
- Current driver’s license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation
Preferred Qualification
Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).
No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $80,864 to $121,296 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life.
Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes.
We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist conducts assessments and evaluations of patient functional status and mobility to develop customized treatment plans. They perform interventions to improve patient well-being and coordinate care with physicians and other healthcare team members.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current Physical Therapy licensure in the state of practice and possess a valid driver's license with a dependable vehicle. CPR certification is preferred or must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In North Carolina, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (545 salary observations; 2,231 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (13,455 salary observations; 66,692 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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 ~$101k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $107k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.9 / 10 · top 25% in physical therapy | ranked against 21,911 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $81k–$121k | Physical Therapy median $93k (middle half $88k–$111k)22 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| North Carolina vs national | $90k median in North Carolina | $94k nationally (−4%)545 state / 13,455 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$107k in purchasing power | North Carolina index 94.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in North Carolina | 743 active | 21,907 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 54% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | North Carolina physical therapist listings (all specialties): 33% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 28% offer loan repayment774 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,870 in the last 30 days | 4,344 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.2% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| UnitedHealth Group | silver tier, 70/100 | Top Employers work-life index1,738 active listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Weekend Physical Therapist at UnitedHealth Group a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,911 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
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