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PT Solutions Physical Therapy
Charlotte, North Carolina

Physical Therapist Traveler - Nationwide

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$87k-$100k

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Job Description

Job Overview & Responsibilities

Note: The location posted here is one of many where we are hiring Physical Therapists who are interested in our internal travel program. This is a full-time, nationwide travel role designed for clinicians who are ready to go where they're needed most.

Candidates may be based anywhere in the U.S. but must be available to travel and temporarily work in PT Solutions clinics across the country. Travel assignments are determined by patient and business needs in our highest-demand markets and may vary in location and duration.

Full-Time Internal Traveler Physical Therapist

Love the adventure of travel therapy but want the stability of a full-time employer? At PT Solutions, you don't have to choose.

As a Full-Time Internal Traveler, you'll bring your clinical expertise to locations across the country where your skills are needed most. You'll experience a variety of clinics, teams, and patient populations while enjoying the consistency of full-time employment and benefits, industry-leading mentorship, and clear opportunities for career growth.

Why Join PT Solutions?

PT Solutions is clinician-founded and mission-driven, expanding access to transformative care across more than 650 locations in 23 states. Recognized as a USA Today Top Workplace for five consecutive years, including 2026, we're committed to helping clinicians thrive professionally while making a difference in the lives of every patient they serve.

Why You’ll Enjoy This Role

  • This opportunity combines the flexibility and excitement of travel therapy with the security of a full-time position.
  • Full-Time Stability
  • Guaranteed full-time employment
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • 401(k)
  • Travel With Purpose
  • Live anywhere in the U.S.
  • Travel nationwide to support clinics experiencing the greatest staffing needs
  • Assignments vary based on business demand, allowing you to gain experience across diverse markets, specialties, and patient populations
  • Grow Your Career
  • Structured mentorship program

Leadership Development Program

  • Free unlimited access to continuing education credits annually through our accredited learning platform
  • National organization dues and license renewal fees covered
  • What Success Looks Like

All-In Mindset

Build meaningful relationships with patients and teammates while creating exceptional clinical experiences wherever you practice.

Adaptability

Quickly integrate into new clinics, collaborate with different teams, and confidently deliver outstanding patient care in a variety of clinical settings.

Clinical Excellence

Deliver evidence-based, patient-centered care that helps every patient achieve their goals.

Flexibility

Embrace a travel-first lifestyle with the ability to relocate temporarily for assignments across the country. Assignment locations, schedules, and durations are determined by patient demand, staffing priorities, and business needs.

Qualifications & Pay Range

Qualifications

  • Graduate of a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapy program
  • Current or pending state licensure (initial licensing and renewal fees reimbursed)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Reliable transportation
  • Ability and willingness to travel nationwide for extended assignments based on business needs
  • Ability to adapt quickly to new clinical environments and teams
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Competitive annual salary ranging from $87,000 - $100,000 / year
  • Tax-exempt living stipend up to $30,000 annually
  • Monthly incentive opportunities
  • Sign-on bonus up to $10,000
  • Company Overview

A Top Workplace

At PT Solutions, we’re more than colleagues; we’re a tight-knit community united in our mission to expand access to quality care. Our commitment to you is evident in our industry-leading professional development opportunities.

From ongoing evidence-based clinical education to dedicated mentorship opportunities and an APTA-accredited Orthopedic Residency Program, we propel our clinicians toward excellence in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and athletic training.

PT Solutions has been named a 2026 USA Today Top Workplace for the fifth consecutive year, based entirely on employee feedback. We’ve also earned five Culture Excellence Awards for Innovation, Professional Development, Work-Life Flexibility, Appreciation, and Purpose & Values.

This recognition reflects a culture built around supporting our people. It’s not just what we do, but how we make people feel. Through human connection, intentional care, and being all in for one another, we create experiences that make a difference. Because together, we do great better.

Let’s go further together and transform care. Join the #PTSLife today! To see what #PTSLife is like, visit Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified candidates to apply!

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will travel to various clinics nationwide to provide high-quality, evidence-based patient care based on business demand. They are expected to adapt quickly to new clinical environments and collaborate effectively with diverse teams.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Evidence-based practiceCommunicationCollaboration

Physical Therapist Career Context

In North Carolina, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (468 salary observations; 2,102 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (11,670 salary observations; 64,203 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 ~$94k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $99k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in North Carolina?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$87k–$100kPhysical Therapy median $90k (middle half $88k–$99k)16 comparable listings, Nov 2026
North Carolina vs national$90k median in North Carolina$94k nationally (−4%)468 state / 11,670 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$99k in purchasing powerNorth Carolina index 94.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in North Carolina757 active21,985 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 52% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$10k sign-onNorth Carolina physical therapist listings (all specialties): 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 28% offer loan repayment789 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,887 in the last 30 days4,353 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.3% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

35 jobs · 26 employers
13
<$100k
10
$100k-120k
3
$120k-140k
9
$140k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

31 jobs · 26 employers
401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
68% this job
Sign-on bonus
55% this job
Loan repayment
32%
Relocation assistance
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$111k-$150k
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist - Berkeley/Richmond

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#3

Home Health Physical Therapist - Glendale

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#4

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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 21,875 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About PT Solutions Physical Therapy

Hospitals and Health Care
Atlanta, GA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive annual salary $87,000 - $100,000
Tax-exempt living stipend up to $30,000 annually
Monthly incentive opportunities
Sign-on bonus up to $10,000
Comprehensive benefits package
Paid time off and holidays
401(k)
Structured mentorship program

Living in Charlotte

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$352k≈ 4.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,729/mo≈ 24% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.3
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.