Outpatient Physical Therapist I
Company: UNC Health
Location: Lenoir
Posted on: March 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over
40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and
well-being of the unique communities we serve. This position is
eligible for a $10,000 commitment incentive Lenoir, NC is a
welcoming foothills community nestled near the Blue Ridge
Mountains, offering an excellent quality of life and abundant
outdoor recreation! Residents enjoy easy access to hiking, biking,
fishing, and scenic drives along the Blue Ridge Parkway, with
Pisgah National Forest and the mountain towns of Blowing Rock and
Boone just a short drive away. Lenoir’s affordable cost of living,
minimal traffic, and short commutes support a strong work–life
balance, while its friendly, close-knit community provides a true
small-town feel. Conveniently located about 30 minutes from Hickory
and within 90 minutes of Charlotte, Lenoir offers the perfect blend
of peaceful living and access to larger-city amenities—making it an
ideal place for a physical therapist looking to grow professionally
while enjoying a balanced, outdoor-focused lifestyle. Summary: We
are seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to join our team in a
professional-level role focused on the evidence-based evaluation of
patient impairments, development of individualized plans of care,
and delivery of physical therapy treatments. The clinician is
responsible for timely and accurate documentation and for providing
education to patients, families, and students. Participation in
clinical program development, departmental initiatives, community
outreach, and serving as a preceptor for students is encouraged.
Ongoing engagement in continuing education is expected. This
position is primarily outpatient, with opportunities for
cross-training in acute care to support a strong, collaborative
team environment. Our outpatient population is diverse and includes
patients with generalized and chronic pain, orthopedic conditions,
vestibular/vertigo disorders, and high-functioning neurological and
post-stroke diagnoses. Experience with lymphedema is a plus, though
not required; our clinic offers lymphedema services and welcomes
interest in supporting or growing that program! We value
flexibility and are open to discussing scheduling options that
align with both patient care needs and work-life balance. You’ll
join a small, tight-knit, community-focused team of PTs and PTAs
who work closely together, share patients, and enjoy learning from
one another to provide the best possible care! Responsibilities:
Diagnostic Testing - Administers basic & complex diagnostic tests
and evaluations in the area of Physical Therapy for the treatment
of mobility disorders and related impairments Education - Teach &
supervise graduate Physical Therapy students and/or clinical
fellows/residents. Develops or contributes to innovative programs
to enhance patient care. Serves as resource consultant to other
clinicians in respective specialty area. Evaluation of Care -
Analyzes results of diagnostic and or therapeutic testing to
establish patient goals and or modify subsequent treatment
programs. Identifies expected patient outcomes. Communicates
relevant information to promote continuity of care. Implementation
Selects and applies current and advanced techniques to provide
quality and efficient rehabilitative services. Provides
habilitation/rehabilitation and maintenance of persons with
mobility related impairments. Organizes and prioritizes care
according to patient/family needs. Outreach/Community
Involvement-Serves as resource to North Carolina government
departments and statewide health professionals in specialty areas.
Presents at local (university/hospital) or state level,
participates in community health screening and events. Participates
in the development of new clinical programs to meet emerging needs
in conjunction with the clinical specialist and/or department
director. Participation - Contributes to quality of clinical
services through attendance and participation in departmental
meetings and in-services. Quality-Contributes to quality of
clinical services through maintenance of valid & reliable records
of patient procedures & progress. Participates in quality
improvement initiatives with the clinical specialist and other
healthcare professionals. Participates in continuous quality
improvement efforts in conjunction with the department director.
Other Information Education Requirements: Graduation from an
accredited Physical Therapy program. Licensure/Certification
Requirements: Licensed as a Physical Therapist in the state of
North Carolina. BLS Professional Experience Requirements: No prior
experience required. Job Details Legal Employer: NCHEALTH Entity:
Caldwell Memorial Hospital Organization Unit: Physical Therapy Work
Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Salary Range: $35.87
- $51.57 per hour (Hiring Range) Pay offers are determined by
experience and internal equity Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work
Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: US:NC:Lenoir Exempt From
Overtime: Exempt: Yes This position is employed by NC Health (Rex
Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned
subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed
position. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to
their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected
veteran. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants'
and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as
applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested
applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please
email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a
reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career
opportunity.
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