Physical Therapist Jobs in North Carolina
Physical Therapist jobs in North Carolina are in strong and consistent demand, with openings concentrated in hospital systems, outpatient orthopedic clinics, and skilled nursing facilities for candidates from new graduates through senior clinicians. Charlotte, Raleigh, and Greensboro account for a large share of active postings, where employers such as Atrium Health, Duke Health, and UNC Health maintain substantial physical therapy staffing across their networks. The most in-demand specialties statewide are orthopedics, neurological rehabilitation, and pediatrics. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.
UNC Hospitals Rehabilitation Services is accepting applications for a per-diem Acute Care Physical Therapist I position. Supporting our Enhanced Rehabilitation program in the acute hospital setting, the PT I will provide comprehensive consultations and therapeutic interventions to a diverse patient population with varying acuity levels. This person will collaborate directly with the interdisciplinary team to provide exceptional patient-centered care, facilitating functional improvement and discharge planning throughout care transitions.
The selected candidate will serve as a stakeholder, assisting in the implementation and sustainment of unit-based care team models to optimize patient care outcomes and best practices. Excellent time management and communication skills are required for this fast-paced environment; clinical experience in acute care is strongly preferred. A strong work ethic and growth-oriented mindset are essential characteristics for interested applicants.
Why UNCH?UNC Hospital has been recognized as a leader in patient experience, providing evidence-based care to patients from a broad geographic area throughout North Carolina. The hospital offers extensive employee incentives, which include competitive benefits and PTO accrual, health reimbursement arrangements, employee discounts, well-being programs, employee assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, legal planning, and retirement planning. Additionally, teammates will receive comprehensive orientation and mentoring, continuing education and specialty certification funds, professional development opportunities.
Summary:
This is professional level work involving the evaluation of patient disabilities, planning, and administration of physical therapy treatments. Incumbents complete documentation instruct patients, families, and students and participate in clinical program development and management. Work is performed under general supervision with all treatments being prescribed by a physician.
Responsibilities:
1. Selects and performs appropriate Physical Therapy (PT) evaluation procedures to identify and assess problems. Sets treatment goals and devises a treatment plan. Re-evaluates and adjusts the PT treatment plan in response to the patient's changing condition and discharge plans.
2. Manages resources needed to perform PT treatment plan to accomplish goals set for the patient.
3. Completes PT documentation in the medical record per department guidelines and completes department records for billing and statistics.
4. Manages PT caseload with efficiency and efficacy.
5. Provides clinical supervision and teaching for PT students or staff. Plans orientation, caseload, and other learning activities. Provides regular feedback and coaching. Evaluates the learner's performance.
6. Plans and coordinates clinical programs in response to patient needs, technologies, clinical practices, regulations and reimbursement. Provides regular communication with physicians, supervisor, and others regarding PT programs and patients served.
Other Information
Education Requirements:
- Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
- - Licensed as a Physical Therapist in the state of North Carolina.
- - BLS
- No prior experience required.
Job Details
Legal Employer: STATE
Entity: UNC Medical Center
Organization Unit: Physical Therapy
Work Type: Per Diem
Standard Hours Per Week: 8.00
Pay Rate: $52.02 per hour
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.
Description
Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.
UNC Hospitals Rehabilitation Services is accepting applications for a per-diem Acute Care Physical Therapist I position. Supporting our Enhanced Rehabilitation program in the acute hospital setting, the PT I will provide comprehensive consultations and therapeutic interventions to a diverse patient population with varying acuity levels. This person will collaborate directly with the interdisciplinary team to provide exceptional patient-centered care, facilitating functional improvement and discharge planning throughout care transitions.
The selected candidate will serve as a stakeholder, assisting in the implementation and sustainment of unit-based care team models to optimize patient care outcomes and best practices. Excellent time management and communication skills are required for this fast-paced environment; clinical experience in acute care is strongly preferred. A strong work ethic and growth-oriented mindset are essential characteristics for interested applicants.
Why UNCH?UNC Hospital has been recognized as a leader in patient experience, providing evidence-based care to patients from a broad geographic area throughout North Carolina. The hospital offers extensive employee incentives, which include competitive benefits and PTO accrual, health reimbursement arrangements, employee discounts, well-being programs, employee assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, legal planning, and retirement planning. Additionally, teammates will receive comprehensive orientation and mentoring, continuing education and specialty certification funds, professional development opportunities.
Summary:
This is professional level work involving the evaluation of patient disabilities, planning, and administration of physical therapy treatments. Incumbents complete documentation instruct patients, families, and students and participate in clinical program development and management. Work is performed under general supervision with all treatments being prescribed by a physician.
Responsibilities:
1. Selects and performs appropriate Physical Therapy (PT) evaluation procedures to identify and assess problems. Sets treatment goals and devises a treatment plan. Re-evaluates and adjusts the PT treatment plan in response to the patient's changing condition and discharge plans.
2. Manages resources needed to perform PT treatment plan to accomplish goals set for the patient.
3. Completes PT documentation in the medical record per department guidelines and completes department records for billing and statistics.
4. Manages PT caseload with efficiency and efficacy.
5. Provides clinical supervision and teaching for PT students or staff. Plans orientation, caseload, and other learning activities. Provides regular feedback and coaching. Evaluates the learner's performance.
6. Plans and coordinates clinical programs in response to patient needs, technologies, clinical practices, regulations and reimbursement. Provides regular communication with physicians, supervisor, and others regarding PT programs and patients served.
Other Information
Education Requirements:
- Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
- - Licensed as a Physical Therapist in the state of North Carolina.
- - BLS
- No prior experience required.
Job Details
Legal Employer: STATE
Entity: UNC Medical Center
Organization Unit: Physical Therapy
Work Type: Per Diem
Standard Hours Per Week: 8.00
Pay Rate: $52.02 per hour
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.
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Physical Therapist Job Market in North Carolina
A snapshot from current North Carolina openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Advocate Aurora Health58
- PT Solutions Physical Therapy7
- HiredFirst6H
- Novant Health5
- Collage Rehabilitation Partners5
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Technology & Software
What North Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in physical therapist jobs across North Carolina.
- Active physical therapist license issued or recognized by the North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
- Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from a CAPTE-accredited program
- Passage of the National Physical Therapy Examination administered by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy
- Clinical experience in an outpatient, acute care, or rehabilitation setting
- Board certification in a specialty area such as orthopedics, neurology, or pediatrics preferred
- Strong documentation and electronic medical record proficiency for patient progress notes and treatment plans
Physical Therapist Jobs in North Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a physical therapist in North Carolina?
To become a physical therapist in North Carolina, you must obtain a license from the North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners. That requires completing a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from a CAPTE-accredited program, passing the National Physical Therapy Examination, and submitting a licensure application to the Board. North Carolina also requires a jurisprudence component confirming familiarity with state practice standards before a license is issued.
How much do physical therapists make in North Carolina?
Physical therapists in North Carolina earn a median of about $99,910 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $78,020 for the lowest 10% to over $125,940 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire physical therapists in North Carolina?
Employers hiring physical therapists in North Carolina right now include Advocate Aurora Health, PT Solutions Physical Therapy, and HiredFirst, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. North Carolina's large academic medical systems and regional outpatient rehabilitation groups account for a significant share of ongoing openings across the state.
Which North Carolina cities have the most physical therapist jobs?
Charlotte, Raleigh, and Durham consistently have the highest concentration of physical therapist openings in North Carolina. Charlotte and Raleigh lead because of the scale of their health system campuses and the density of outpatient orthopedic and sports medicine clinics, while cities such as Greensboro and Durham benefit from large academic medical centers and regional rehabilitation networks that sustain steady hiring.
Are there remote physical therapist jobs in North Carolina?
Yes, but they're rare. Physical therapy is a hands-on clinical role, so the vast majority of positions require in-person patient care. About 0% of physical therapist openings tied to North Carolina are remote or hybrid as of August 2026. The small share of remote work tends to involve telehealth consultations, care coordination, or utilization review roles rather than direct treatment.
How can I get hired as a physical therapist in North Carolina with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to post-graduate residency programs run by large North Carolina health systems such as Duke Health, UNC Health, and Atrium Health, which offer structured clinical training for new graduates in orthopedics or neurological rehabilitation. Physical therapy aide and therapy technician roles at outpatient clinics also provide a foot in the door. Completing your North Carolina licensure quickly and adding a CAPTE-accredited clinical affiliation in the state strengthens any new-grad application considerably.
Where can I find and apply to physical therapist jobs in North Carolina?
You can find and apply to physical therapist jobs in North Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers actively hiring across the state. Search the listings for roles that match your specialty and experience level and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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