Physical Therapist I - Outpatient
- $15,000 sign-on bonus
- BLS
Open in 2 locations
Advocate Health posts this job separately for each location. Apply to the one where you can work: the unit, shifts, schedule and pay can differ between locations.
North Carolina
2 open- $38.20–$57.30/hr
Atrium Health Stanly - 301 Yadkin St, Albemarle, NC (opens in new tab)
Full time · Posted 1w ago
- $35.50–$53.25/hr
Charlotte, NC - 10660 Park Rd (opens in new tab)
Full time · Posted 1w ago
How this pay compares
This posting states $38.20–$57.30 an hour. Open physical therapist jobs in North Carolina post a median of $49 an hour, the middle half $46.50–$52.50, across 64 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Physical therapists employed in North Carolina earn a median of $48.03 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
Physical therapists in North Carolina: pay by town and employer
About the job
Department:
37503 Atrium Health Stanly - Outpatient Rehabilitation
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hou rs Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Full-Time Outpatient PT. Occasional coverage in Acute Care
Pay Range
$38.20 - $57.30
This is an Outpatient position that will also have Acute Care responsibilities on occasion.
This position is eligible for a $15,000 Sign on Bonus and relocation assistance for new and eligible Atrium Health teammates. In addition to the sign-on bonus, new teammates at Atrium Health are eligible for robust benefits packages, paid time off, and a Career Advancement Ladder.
Atrium Health Stanly Rehabilitation Services offers a state-of-the-art therapy environment with a highly credentialed and experienced clinical team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care. Our spacious facility features abundant natural light and modern treatment areas designed to support both patients and clinicians. As a key service line within a community-focused hospital, patient care remains our primary focus, allowing therapists to build meaningful relationships and make a direct impact on the lives of those we serve. Our team culture is very close-knit, supportive, and collaborative, with a strong commitment to professional development and continuous skill advancement.
Job Summary
Evaluates, plans, directs and administers programs of Physical Therapy (PT) in an inpatient acute level setting, upon referral by the physician. Plans and conducts PT programs to restore function, prevent disability, and help patients reach their maximum level of independence
Essential Functions
- Evaluates patients, selects and administers assessment techniques, synthesizes information to establish appropriate patient care plan to include necessary modalities, procedures, exercise programs, therapeutic groups and patient education as warranted by a holistic view of the patient's diagnosis, condition, age, and discharge needs.
- Provides direct therapy services to patients admitted to a level of care where service provision is required 7 days a week, including holidays on occasion in Acute Care.
- Gathers and interprets appropriate data from the medical record, physician reports, patient, and/or family as evidenced by documentation.
- Documents evaluations, tests, progress notes, daily treatment notes, attendance records, patient/family education, outcomes, discharge notes, and charges as needed.
- Communicates patient's evaluation and subsequent progress to physician, referral sources, and other clinical staff, coordinates patient's schedule and treatment programs, and discharge planning.
- Physical Requirements
Hearing (corrected) adequate for oral/aural communication. Vision (corrected) adequate for reading. Intelligible speech and adequate language/cognitive skills to perform job duties. Sitting, standing, and walking required throughout the day. Job duties sometimes require climbing stairs, kneeling, twisting, bending; on occasion, crouching, crawling and reaching overhead. Lifting of patients, equipment or supplies will be required up to 20 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally. Able to laterally transfer patients 100 pounds rarely. Must be able to demonstrate any appropriate exercise and activities to patients/caregivers. Personal Protective Equipment such as gloves, goggles, gowns, and masks are sometimes required due to possible exposure to hazardous chemicals or blood and body fluids. Work is in a fast-paced clinical environment. The work environment is primarily indoors but occasionally outdoors.
Education, Experience and Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy program required. NC license for Physical Therapy required. BLS required per policy guidelines.
Our Commitment to You
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Compensation
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
From Advocate Health's job posting for Atrium Health Stanly - 301 Yadkin St, Albemarle, NC, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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