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GHR HealthcareNags Head, NCTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Nags Head, NC
Job type
Travel
Profession
Physical Therapist
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 12, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$55.28
Weekly
$1,990
Yearly (full-time)
$103,480
Start date
November 2, 2026

This job pays about $55.28/hour — 15% above the median for Physical Therapist jobs in North Carolina ($48.03/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

Physical Therapist jobs in North Carolina right now

  • 84 open Physical Therapist jobs in North Carolina from 8 agencies, 2 of them in Nags Head.
  • Pay in these listings: $35.78 – $95.00/hour, median $49.21/hour.
  • Typical Physical Therapist pay in North Carolina: $48.03/hour ($99,902/year, BLS).
  • Highest median pay: TLC Nursing & Allied ($71.28/hour across 5 jobs).

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Job description

Travel Physical Therapist – Outpatient Rehabilitation Contract in Nags Head, North Carolina

Join an outpatient physical therapy team in Nags Head, North Carolina, for a 13-week travel Physical Therapist contract treating adult and select pediatric patients. This on-site rehabilitation opportunity offers orthopedic, neurologic, and general physical therapy care in the beautiful Outer Banks.

Physical Therapist Job Details

  • Job Title: Travel Physical Therapist – Outpatient Rehabilitation
  • Location: Nags Head, North Carolina, in the Outer Banks
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,920–$2,060
  • Assignment: 13-week travel physical therapy contract
  • Start Date: November 2, 2026
  • Healthcare Setting: Outpatient physical therapy and rehabilitation
  • Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
  • Shifts: 5 shifts per week
  • Shift Duration: 8-hour days
  • Weekly Hours: 40 hours
  • Call and Weekends: No on-call or weekend coverage required
  • Coverage Needs: Flexibility is required for coverage during December 21–23 and December 28–31. Holiday closures include December 24–25, January 1, and January 18.

Travel Physical Therapist Requirements

  • Current Physical Therapist (PT) license in North Carolina; compact license eligibility accepted
  • At least 1 year of professional Physical Therapist experience
  • Recent outpatient orthopedic and neurologic rehabilitation experience required
  • Strong manual therapy skills
  • Ability to treat adult and select pediatric patients
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team
  • Professional business casual or scrub attire

Outpatient Physical Therapist Responsibilities

  • Evaluate patients and develop individualized physical therapy treatment plans
  • Provide evidence-based treatment for orthopedic, neurologic, and general rehabilitation conditions
  • Apply manual therapy techniques and therapeutic interventions to support functional recovery
  • Treat a varied outpatient caseload of adult and select pediatric patients
  • Document evaluations, patient progress, and discharge planning accurately and promptly
  • Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs, mobility, and injury prevention
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals to promote safe, coordinated patient care

Apply now for this outpatient travel Physical Therapist opportunity in Nags Head, North Carolina, and enjoy a rewarding healthcare contract in the Outer Banks.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

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