Physical Therapist – Full-Time

Rutherfordton NC $81203$93288 Full-Time On-Site

Good physical therapy is measured in progress patients can actually feel.

Walking farther. Moving with less pain. Regaining strength. Returning home safely. Getting back to parts of life an injury or illness interrupted.

A community-based acute care hospital in western North Carolina is looking for a Physical Therapist who wants to remain close to the profession.

This is a full-time opportunity with a salary range of $81203$93288 for a North Carolina-licensed PT interested in hands-on patient care clinical autonomy and working as part of a broader healthcare team.

And if you built your career before the DPT became the standard entry point into the profession keep reading.

A DPT is preferred not required.

Youll evaluate each patients functional status and determine what needs to happen next.

Some patients will need help restoring mobility. Others will be working through pain weakness injury illness or functional limitations. Your job is to understand where they are today establish realistic goals and develop a clinical plan to move them forward.

Youll have responsibility for the full therapy process including:

• Performing initial and ongoing functional assessments
• Developing individualized plans of care based on patient needs abilities and goals
• Providing evidence-based therapeutic interventions
• Using therapeutic exercise and manual therapy techniques
• Applying appropriate physical therapy modalities
• Helping patients improve mobility strength function and independence
• Addressing pain and helping prevent further dysfunction
• Evaluating fitting and adjusting prosthetic and orthotic devices when appropriate
• Establishing measurable goals and anticipated recovery timelines
• Reassessing progress and modifying treatment plans when necessary
• Planning for discharge and the patients next stage of recovery
• Educating patients and families throughout treatment

Youll also direct and supervise Physical Therapist Assistants students and support personnel when appropriate.

Youll need to meet the clinical and licensing requirements for the position:

• Bachelors Degree or higher in Physical Therapy
• Current active Physical Therapist license in North Carolina
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

A Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) is preferred but not required.

Experienced PTs who entered the profession through an accredited bachelors or masters pathway and maintain current North Carolina licensure are encouraged to apply.

This position will appeal to someone who enjoys being responsible for more than an isolated piece of a patients therapy.

You should be comfortable evaluating the full clinical picture establishing the plan providing treatment measuring progress adjusting course as needed and determining when the patient is ready for the next stage.

Youll also need to communicate effectively with patients families PTAs physicians nurses and other members of the care team.

Sound clinical judgment matters. So does documentation. But the ultimate goal is straightforward: help patients achieve meaningful functional improvement.

The base salary range is:

$81203$93288

Compensation within the range is based on experience and qualifications.

This is a full-time on-site position in Rutherfordton North Carolina.

Eligible employees have access to a comprehensive benefits program that includes:

• Medical dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid family leave
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Accident critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance
• Loan assistance programs
• Mental physical and financial wellness resources
• Professional development and continuing education
• Career advancement opportunities

Youll practice within an established community acute care hospital serving Rutherfordton and surrounding western North Carolina communities.

The setting offers the working relationships and patient connection of a community hospital along with the resources and professional support of a broader healthcare network.

For a Physical Therapist that means being part of the patients larger care team while maintaining direct responsibility for helping restore function and independence.

You dont need a DPT to bring years of experience strong clinical judgment and excellent patient care to this team.

If youre a North Carolina-licensed Physical Therapist seeking a full-time opportunity to remain directly involved in patient recovery wed like to hear from you.

Apply to start a confidential conversation about the position.