Physical Therapist

Movement for Life; Waynesville (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

1st Year Mentorship

Revenue Sharing

Student Loan Assistance

Clinic Director Training

APTA Accredited Residency

Continuing Education Opportunities

Profit Sharing

Employee Stock Ownership

401(k)

Healthcare Benefits

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Movement for Life in Waynesville, NC is seeking a Physical Therapist to join their dedicated team. This role offers flexible scheduling options and a supportive environment designed to foster professional growth. The ideal candidate will hold an active Physical Therapist License and be committed to providing exceptional patient care.

Employees benefit from programs like extensive mentorship, student loan assistance, and profit sharing, making it an attractive opportunity for passionate healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

• Active or soon-to-be Physical Therapist License required.
• Ability to manage student loan debt and productivity expectations.
• Desire for mentorship and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy to patients in a private outpatient setting.
• Participate in mentorship and ongoing training programs.
• Support the organizational goals through productivity and revenue generation.

Skills

Physical Therapist License

Mentorship

Patient Care

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or equivalent

Job description

Title: Physical Therapist

Location: 13 Haywood Office Park, Waynesville, NC 28785

Schedule: Weekdays, Full-time or Part-Time

Practice Setting: Private Outpatient Practice

Required License: Active or soon-to-be Physical Therapist License

Compensation: $80k - $109k plus benefits

About Us: Movement for Life Physical Therapy is proudly 100% employee‑owned—an achievement that only a small percentage of companies across the country can claim. Since 1999, we’ve grown to over 26+ clinics across California, Arizona, North Carolina, and Washington D.C. establishing ourselves as a right‑sized orthopedic outpatient PT company.

We understand the challenges PT's face—like managing student loan debt, finding quality mentorship, and navigating demanding productivity expectations. That's why we’ve built an employee‑focused, supportive atmosphere. At Movement for Life, we offer programs and resources designed to help you thrive and lay a strong foundation for your career. You can see indications of our philosophy from the fact that we have won the Private Practice of the Year award by the APTA.

Benefits & Programs:

• Sign-on Bonus
• 1st Year Mentorship: A structured program for new grads-- helping you build a solid foundation to become a successful clinician.
• Revenue Sharing: We don’t want to just give a pat on the back for your productivity and hard work. We will share in the revenue that you generate beyond what is expected. As your average caseload increases, so does your compensation.
• Student Loan Assistance: Student loans are a burden for most PT’s--we get that. That is why we will reimburse up to $1,800/year ($150/month) towards loans from PT school to help shorten the life of them.
• Clinic Director Training: A 12‑month program for motivated individuals who are looking for opportunities to advance their career.
• APTA Accredited Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency: Partnered with the University of Southern California to create an exceptional OCS Residency.
• Continuing Education: We provide in-house CEUS, MedBridge memberships, and many more opportunities depending on your passions and interests, as well as the patient population and needs of the communities we serve.
• Profit Sharing: A team profit sharing plan in which the organization contributes dollars into individual team member accounts based on the success of the practice. Once eligible, you are automatically enrolled.
• Employee Stock: We are 100% employee-owned! The employees of Movement for Life own all of the shares in our company. Eligible employees receive shares in the company at no cost to the employee and you are automatically enrolled.
• 401(k) You have the option to open a 401(k) account and contribute pre‑tax dollars via payroll deduction and have a broad range of investment choices.
• Healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision plans are offered to eligible full‑time employees. We cover $325/month of the cost. All eligible employees are enrolled in an employer‑paid life insurance policy as well.
• Paid Time Off We offer 3 weeks or 15 days/year for the first 2 years of employment, 4 weeks or 20 days/year when beginning your third year, 5 weeks or 25 days/year after 10 years of employment. All PTO accrues per pay period to equal these amounts annually. Additionally, we offer selected paid holidays.

The information provided in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents within this job. It is not designed to be interpreted, as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and working conditions required of employees, assigned to this job. Management has sole discretion to add or modify duties of the job and to designate other functions as essential at any time. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.