Job Summary
$15,000 Hiring Bonus
$5,000 Relocation Allowance
Salary is based on experience and education. An entry-level PT starts with a baseline compensation of $67,600.
Who we are:
We are a regional healthcare system with a patient-centered environment that fosters innovation, continuous improvement and a commitment to delivering the highest quality care. We are nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, home of breathtaking views, outdoor adventures, top-rated schools and a caring team of Rehab Professionals that pride themselves on delivering outcomes based care to the people of the High Country. Join our Rehab Team in our new state-of-the-art Rehab Center and provide customized therapeutic interventions based on the patients' needs.
Benefits

• 501(c)(3) organization: Eligibility for student loan forgiveness based on qualifying federal guidelines.
• Health, Dental, Vision and HSA
• Supplemental insurance to include short and long-term disability insurance, accidental insurance, life insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, critical illness insurance, identity theft protection, legal insurance, etc.
• Student loan refinancing benefit and college savings fund as well as tuition reimbursement for qualifying employees.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid time off - front-loaded for the first year for qualifying part-time and full-time employees (amount based on status and FTE at the time of hire) - paid time off accrual begins following the first year of employment. Cash out option also available for qualifying employees by meeting specified criteria.
• Paid parental leave - qualifying employees are eligible to use two (2) weeks of paid parental leave anytime during the first six (6) months following the birth or adoption of a child - to be taken consecutively.
• Employee Wellness program - Love Your Life - award-winning voluntary wellness program available for UNC Health Appalachian employees. Employees enrolled on the organization's health plan can enroll with our health screening (biometrics and labs) and earn program incentives. Employees who are not enrolled on the organization's health plan can participate in online wellness activities for a chance to earn quarterly prize drawings.
• Employee to Employee (E2E) program - Caring for our own. Employee program that is solely funded by voluntary employee donations. The money is used to financially assist co-workers that are experiencing unexpected financial hardship.
• Employee perks to include discounted rates for Dollywood, Biltmore, Tweetsie Railroad, etc. (subject to change).
• Take a virtual tour of our new Schaefer Family Patient Care Tower by clicking here.

Position Summary
The Physical Therapist uses professional, critical thinking and problem-solving skills to evaluate, treat, and educate patients with dysfunctions of musculoskeletal, cardio-pulmonary, and neurological systems. Acts as an integral part of the Rehab team, providing departmental support for continual improvement and excellent patient outcomes while demonstrating the Mission, Vision, and Values of UNC Health Appalachian.
Position Qualifications
- Licensed or eligible for licensure in North Carolina.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association is required at the time of hire.
Minimum Education
- Minimum of Bachelor of Science Degree from University with an APTA accredited curriculum in Physical Therapy.
- Opportunities available for new grads.
Experience
- Satisfactory completion of student affiliations before graduation
- One-year experience preferred
Physical Demands
The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accomodation.
UNC Health Appalachian embraces diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. We value a workforce that reflects a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, as it enhances our ability to provide outstanding care. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. UNC Health Appalachian is committed to providing a fair and inclusive hiring process and a workplace where all team members feel respected and empowered. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us.
Employment at UNC Health Appalachian is contingent upon successful completion of a background and drug screen.
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