Physical Therapist Job at Advocate Health Care (North Wilkesboro)

Physical Therapist

Advocate Health Care

Location:
United States , North Wilkesboro

Category:
Health and Beauty

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

38.20 - 57.30 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

The Outpatient Rehabilitation team at Wilkes Medical Center is seeking a full time physical therapist to join this growing and dynamic team. Qualified applicants must have a strong focus on evidence-based practice, patient centered care, team communication and time management skills. Candidates will have the opportunity to collaborate and work alongside orthopedic surgeons for musculoskeletal injuries.

Job Responsibility:

Provide patient care assessment and treatment
Maintain accurate patient documentation
Meet department financial and productivity standards
Participate in process management to optimize quality and efficiency of services
Promote professional development and education of other health care workers
Supervise physical therapy and physical therapy assistant students
Communicate in a professional and timely manner with patients, physicians, staff, and all external customers
Provide appropriate patient care in accordance with age/developmental guidelines
Adhere to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment

Requirements:

Licensed to practice Physical Therapy in the State of North Carolina with current licensure
Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited physical therapy school required
CPR certification required every two years
Active member of APTA encouraged, but not required
Pediatric experience is a plus
Outpatient adult general practice with lymphedema preferred

Nice to have:

Pediatric experience
Outpatient adult general practice with lymphedema

What we offer:

Sign-on Bonus: $15,000
Relocation Assistance: Up to $7,500
Day 1 Health Coverage
Generous PTO: Accrual starts at up to 25 days/year
Parental Benefits: Six weeks paid birthing-mother maternity leave & four weeks paid parental leave for non-birthing parents
Retirement: Up to 7% employer-paid retirement contributions
Education Reimbursement: up to $2,500 per year towards a bachelor's degree and up to $5,000 per year towards a graduate degree
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts
Family benefits
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
Educational Assistance Program

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 14, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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