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GHR HealthcareDurham, NCTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Durham, NC
Job type
Travel
Profession
Physical Therapist
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Aug 28, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$50.69
Weekly
$1,825
Yearly (full-time)
$94,900
Contract length
13 weeks

This job pays about $50.69/hour — 6% 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 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).

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Job description

Travel Physical Therapist Job – Outpatient Assignment in Durham, NC

Join a rewarding outpatient travel Physical Therapist opportunity in Durham, North Carolina. This 13-week physical therapy assignment offers the chance to support patients focused on recovery, mobility, and return to daily function while working in the vibrant Research Triangle.

Job Details

  • Setting: Outpatient
  • Type: Travel Physical Therapist assignment
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • Start: October start target
  • Hours per Week: 40
  • Shift Duration: 8-hour shifts
  • Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM; Tuesday, Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,760 - $1,890
  • Location: Durham, NC

Job Requirements

  • Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school
  • Active Physical Therapist license in North Carolina
  • CPR certification
  • At least 1 year of outpatient clinical experience
  • Strong clinical reasoning, documentation, and patient education skills
  • Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative care team

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate assigned patients and develop individualized outpatient treatment plans based on patient needs, goals, and physician direction
  • Implement and modify physical therapy plans to support progress toward functional goals and discharge readiness
  • Provide clear, accurate, and timely documentation in compliance with clinic and regulatory guidelines
  • Educate patients, families, students, and coworkers as part of the care process
  • Delegate and direct discipline-specific therapy services as appropriate
  • Promote patient safety, maintain professional standards, and follow clinic policies and procedures
  • Participate in professional development, continuing education, and quality improvement efforts

Apply now to explore this outpatient travel Physical Therapist job in Durham, North Carolina, and join a healthcare team focused on quality patient care.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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