Physical Therapist

Cole Health; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel stipend

Professional development assistance

Referral bonus program

Job summary

Cole Health in Cary, NC is seeking an experienced pediatric physical therapist to lead, grow, and drive a new program. You’ll start as the sole PT onsite, with potential to expand to full-time as caseload builds, and collaborate with Occupational and Speech Therapy within an interdisciplinary team.

This role offers autonomy, leadership development, and opportunities to impact children’s outcomes through a patient-centered, mission-driven culture.

Qualifications

• Licensed PT or PTA in North Carolina.
• 1+ year pediatric experience preferred.
• ABA facilities or challenging behaviors experience preferred.
• Independent practice with cross-disciplinary collaboration.
• Passionate about helping children reach their fullest potential.

Responsibilities

• Set up and grow pediatric PT services at Cary location, initial sole PT onsite.
• Lead program development with support from the interdisciplinary team.
• Collaborate with Occupational and Speech Therapy to improve outcomes.
• Manage caseload with flexible scheduling and autonomy.

Skills

Licensed PT

Licensed PTA

Education

Licensed PT or PTA NC

Job description

Location: Cary, NC | 1051 Darrington Dr., Cary, NC 27513

Part Time (Open to building to full time as caseload builds)

A Career Opportunity That Actually Delivers

If you're an experienced Pediatric Physical Therapist ready to lead, grow, and make a lasting impact — this is your opportunity.

At Cole Health, we are expanding in Cary, NC and seeking a confident, pediatric-focused PT to help establish and grow services at this location and within ABA centers we are contracted with. You’ll initially be the sole PT onsite and while traveling offsite— giving you the autonomy to shape the program while still having the full support of our larger interdisciplinary team.

Compensation Options - Pay Per Visit (PPV)

PPV Rates for DPT:

• $48 – $52 per billable hour (unit based)
• $70 per Evaluation
• Travel stipend provided bi-weekly

PPV Rates for PTA:

• $40 per billable hour (unit based)
• Travel stipend provided bi-weekly

Why Work for Us? Growth & Leadership Opportunity

• Unique opportunity to help establish and grow a PT presence in Cary, NC
• Leadership development pathways
• Career advancement opportunities within a 25-year established organization

True Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Collaboration with Occupational and Speech Therapy
• Team-based care that improves outcomes

Flexibility & Work-Life Balance

• Flexible scheduling
• Autonomy in managing your caseload

Professional Development & Financial Support

• Professional development assistance
• Referral bonus program

Purpose-Driven Culture

• 25 years of community trust and stability
• Opportunities for international & local therapeutic mission work
• Quarterly community service initiatives
• Active DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) committee

Who You Are

• Licensed PT or PTA in North Carolina
• At least 1+ year of pediatric experience preferred but not required
• Experience working with ABA facilities or difficult behaviors preferred
• Comfortable practicing independently while collaborating cross-discipline
• Passionate about helping children reach their fullest potential
• Growth-minded and adaptable in a changing healthcare environment

At Cole Health, we believe healthcare is evolving — and so are we. We’re looking for clinicians who embrace innovation, value continuous learning, and want to help shape the future of pediatric therapy.

Lead. Grow. Make an impact. Build something meaningful.