
Hospital | Physical Therapist
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Durham, NC
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Physical Therapist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 9, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $43.88
- Weekly
- $1,755
- Yearly (full-time)
- $91,260
- Start date
- October 26, 2026
This job pays about $43.88/hour — 9% below 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, 40 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 Durham.
- 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).
Job description
Physical Therapist (PT) – Outpatient Travel Assignment in Durham, North Carolina
Explore an outpatient Physical Therapist travel job in Durham, North Carolina, and join a collaborative rehabilitation team focused on exceptional patient care. In this role, you will evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and help people achieve meaningful functional goals and return to their daily activities. Durham offers an engaging blend of Southern charm, vibrant cultural attractions, renowned food and arts scenes, and easy access to outdoor recreation throughout the Research Triangle.
Physical Therapist Job Details
- Position: Outpatient Physical Therapist (PT)
- Healthcare Setting: Outpatient rehabilitation
- Location: Durham, North Carolina
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,690–$1,820
- Start Date: October 26, 2026
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Schedule: Five 8-hour shifts per week; 40 hours per week
- Shift Duration: 8-hour shifts; schedule may vary
- Position Type: Travel Physical Therapist assignment
Physical Therapist Job Requirements
- At least 1 year of outpatient physical therapy clinical experience
- Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
- Active Physical Therapist license in the state where services are provided
- Current CPR certification
- Ability to practice in accordance with state regulations, professional standards, and applicable guidelines
- Strong clinical reasoning, communication, documentation, and organizational skills
Outpatient Physical Therapist Responsibilities
- Complete comprehensive evaluations of assigned patients and identify functional needs
- Develop, implement, and modify individualized physical therapy treatment plans based on patient goals and medical direction
- Provide evidence-based outpatient rehabilitation focused on improving function and supporting successful discharge
- Document evaluations, treatment plans, progress, goals, medical necessity, functional outcomes, and charges accurately and promptly
- Deliver physical therapy care under valid medical orders and within applicable authorization requirements
- Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, therapeutic exercises, safety, and ongoing care needs
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members and provide appropriate direction for delegated therapy services
- Support student learning and participate in professional development activities when assigned
- Promote patient safety, infection prevention, safe patient handling, and a secure treatment environment
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and uphold ethical and professional standards
Professional Growth & Impact
Make a measurable difference in patients’ lives while strengthening your clinical expertise in a supportive outpatient rehabilitation environment. This opportunity encourages continued learning, thoughtful care planning, teamwork, and the development of treatment programs that help patients return to the activities that matter most to them.
Apply now to join the outpatient rehabilitation team as a Physical Therapist in Durham, North Carolina.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
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