Physical Therapist, Outpatient - Orthopedics

BreakThrough Physical Therapy, Inc.; Wake Forest (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $10K

Student loan repayment

401(k) with 4% match

Generous PTO

Medical, dental, vision

Disability coverage

Job summary

BreakThrough Physical Therapy, Inc. in Wake Forest, NC, seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to join a high-quality care team.

You will provide orthopedic outpatient services with evidence-based plans, mentor junior clinicians, and participate in ongoing education and certification support. The role offers strong salary ($80K-$98K) plus productivity incentives, a sign-on bonus up to $10K, student loan repayment, and a 401(k) with a 4% match, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist in North Carolina or ability to obtain licensure.
• Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Assess movement dysfunction and develop plans of care with patient goals.
• Deliver skilled interventions: therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, neuro re-education.
• Track patient outcomes and adjust treatment based on progress.
• Advocate for patients throughout their recovery journey.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Evidence-based care

Patient-centered care

Mentorship

Education

North Carolina PT licensure

Job description

Overview

$80K-98K + Productivity Incentives | Up to $10K Sign-On Bonus | Student Loan Repayment | 401(k) with 4% Match | Ai Clinical Documentation Support BreakThrough is redefining PT - highly-specialized physical therapists, industry-leading continuing education, and one of the highest concentrations of board-certified clinicians in the area.

At Confluent Health and our family of affiliated brands, physical therapists practice in an environment built for high-quality care, professional growth, and sustainable careers. We support clinicians with innovative tools, strong mentorship, and clear development pathways.

Join a team with real clinical depth. Our Wake Forest clinic includes board-certified orthopaedic clinical specialists and clinicians certified in dry needling and post-concussion care. You'll treat a broad outpatient orthopedic caseload, including sports injuries, spine care, shoulder and knee rehab, manual therapy, and vestibular care, with tools like blood flow restriction training available.

Real growth, whatever stage you're at. Mentorship is built into the job, with structured, hands‑on support and continuing education through Evidence‑Based (EIM), including board certification support. Experienced clinicians find autonomy, a team that values what they bring, and room to mentor others.

Live where you work in Wake Forest. Enjoy a historic downtown with a growing arts and entertainment scene, Falls Lake and a growing greenway network close by, and Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and RDU within easy reach. Wake Forest ranked #25 on Fortune WELL's 2024 list of best places to live for families and #6 on Consumer Affairs' 2025 list of best places to move in North Carolina.

Benefits

• Pay down your student loans faster: repayment support through our student loan repayment program, paid directly to your loan servicer. Program details and offerings vary by location and role.
• AI clinical documentation support, built to significantly reduce after-hours charting, so work stays at work
• Industry‑leading continuing education through Evidence In Motion (EIM), including residency, fellowship, and board certification support
• Structured mentorship and career development
• Multiple career pathways: clinical excellence, hybrid roles, and leadership
• A care model designed to support quality outcomes and efficiency
• Generous paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage, plus 401(k) with a 4% employer match

Responsibilities

• Applying your clinical reasoning to assess movement dysfunction and identify underlying causes through patient history and physical examination.
• Collaboratively developing and adjusting evidence‑based plans of care that reflect each patient’s goals, needs, and lifestyle.
• Delivering skilled interventions, including therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, neuromuscular re‑education, and modalities, to improve function and reduce pain.
• Tracking meaningful patient outcomes and adjusting your approach based on progress and clinical presentation.
• Serving as a trusted resource and advocate for your patients throughout their recovery journey.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist in North Carolina (or ability to obtain licensure in North Carolina).
• Passion for evidence‑based, patient centered care.

About

Compensation: $80,000 - $98,000 + productivity incentives, with additional compensation opportunities for certifications. Benefits include generous paid time off, medical, dental, vision, disability, and 401(k) with a 4% employer match.
Confluent Health, LLC and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need assistance or would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].