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Sugar Maple Health
Charlotte, North Carolina

Physical Therapist - EMG/Diagnostics - Charlotte, NC

Physical Therapist 8.3 Work-LifeFull-Time

Listed compensation

$100K - $120K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

  • Physical Therapist - EMG / Diagnostics
  • Full-time or Part-time
  • Charlotte, NC

Elevate Your Career as a Physical Therapist

Are you a passionate physical therapist seeking true autonomy and the ability to make impactful decisions in your practice? Are you tired of the grind of treating 15 to 20 patients a day, while being burdened by excessive documentation and limited income? If you're ready to elevate your career, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

We are on the lookout for dedicated physical therapists, whether you're a recent graduate, have a few years under your belt, or bring a decade of experience. If you're ready to break free from the constraints of traditional practice, this is your chance!

What We Offer

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Competitive Salary

Starting between $100,000 and $120,000 per year, with the potential to earn even more!

Comprehensive Residency Program

We will cover the full cost of your residency in EMG studies under the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties a $100,000 value!

Work-Life Balance

Imagine seeing just 7 to 8 patients a day, allowing you to provide high-quality care and focus on what you love most.

Collaboration Opportunities

Partner with spine surgeons, hand surgeons, orthopedic specialists, and foot and ankle surgeons, creating a dynamic work environment where you can make a real difference.

Financial Freedom

Pay off your student loans in half the time compared to traditional physical therapy roles, and gain the freedom to enjoy life with your family.

Why Choose Us

As one of only 250 physical therapists in the country certified for EMG studies, you will be part of a select group recognized by the American Physical Therapy Association. On average, physical therapists performing EMG studies earn $70,000 more annually than their peers in traditional settings.

This is your chance to practice with true autonomy, make precise decisions, and transcend your career in ways you never thought possible. If you're ready to take the next step and transform your professional journey, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

Perform EMG and diagnostic studies while providing high-quality care to a limited number of patients daily. Collaborate with spine, hand, orthopedic, and foot and ankle surgeons to optimize patient outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must be Physical Therapists, ranging from recent graduates to experienced practitioners. The role requires a commitment to obtaining certification in EMG studies.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient CareClinical Decision Making

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 (578 salary observations; 1,813 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,723 salary observations; 56,085 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 ~$110k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $117k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - EMG/Diagnostics - Charlotte, NC at Sugar Maple Health a 8.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,935 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 8.3
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,935 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Charlotte

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$355k≈ 3.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,744/mo≈ 21% 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 (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 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.

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About Sugar Maple Health

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive Residency Program in EMG studies (full cost covered, $100,000 value)
Work-life balance: 7-8 patients per day
Collaboration with surgical specialists
Financial freedom: student loan payoff in half the time