Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$48-$55/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Vision insurance
About the Role
Thrive Now Therapy, LLC is looking for a passionate and skilled Physical Therapist to join our growing team in Gastonia, NC. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives while working in a supportive, patient-centered environment. If you're driven by results and dedicated to restoring function and improving quality of life, we want to hear from you! This role is a unique case management position with limited clinical hands on work.
Responsibilities
Evaluate patients' physical conditions, medical histories, and functional limitations to develop individualized treatment plans
- Administer therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and modalities to promote recovery and pain relief
- Monitor and document patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as needed to meet goals
- Educate patients and families on home exercise programs, injury prevention, and wellness strategies
- Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and interdisciplinary care teams to ensure comprehensive patient care
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with regulatory standards
- Supervise and mentor Physical Therapy Assistants and support staff as needed
Requirements
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited program
- Active North Carolina Physical Therapy license or ability to obtain licensure
- CPR/BLS certification required
- Experience in outpatient, orthopedic, neurological, or rehabilitation settings preferred
- Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with patients and care teams
- Compassionate, patient-focused approach with a commitment to quality care
About Us
THERAPY WORLD LLC is a dedicated rehabilitation provider serving the Gastonia, NC community with a commitment to delivering high-quality, personalized physical therapy care. Our patients trust us to help them recover, rebuild, and thrive — and our team of clinicians takes pride in going above and beyond every day. We foster a collaborative and rewarding workplace where therapists are empowered to do their best work and grow professionally.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% 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)), so the posted ~$107k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $114k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Therapy World holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 8 active listings.
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