Lifepoint Health·Apex, North Carolina
Conduct physical therapy assessments and develop treatment plans to restore patient strength, mobility, and function. Collaborate with rehabilitation teams and educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs.
Physical Therapist (PT)
Schedule: Full-time
Your experience matters
Peak Rehabilitation Hospital is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Duke Health, WakeMed. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. By combining Lifepoint’s rehabilitation expertise with WakeMed’s leadership as a nationally recognized health care system and Duke Health’s renown as a world-class academic medical center, our hospital brings together the strengths of each partner to make a profound impact on the lives of our patients.
As a Physical Therapist joining our team, you’re embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
How you’ll contribute
Conduct physical therapy assessments and develop treatment plans.
Provide direct patient care to restore strength, mobility, and function.
Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs.
Document treatment sessions and patient outcomes accurately.
Collaborate with rehab teams and participate in discharge planning.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
At Peak Rehabilitation Hospital, we are committed to providing high-quality, comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation services for patients and families. Our state-of-the-art, 52-bed acute rehabilitation facility offers personalized treatment for individuals who are recovering from a severe injury or illness so that each patient feels comfortable and supported throughout their care journey.
“Peak Rehabilitation Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Peak Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.
Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.
We believe that success is achieved through talented people.
We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life.
We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.
Requires a degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program and a valid state license. Candidates must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire.
Market context
Physical Therapist roles in North Carolina are typically in steady demand across schools, outpatient settings, and rehabilitation programs, especially for candidates who can start with state licensure or clear eligibility and current CPR certification. These positions are competitive because employers often look for accredited training, active licensure, and readiness to work independently with patients. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your licensure status and tailor your application to the setting you want.