What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist – Outpatient Orthopedic – $5k Sign-on Bonus position at Paragon Physical Therapy?
Physical Therapist (DPT) – Outpatient Orthopedic
$5,000 Sign-On Bonus | Full-time | Monday–Friday No evenings, no weekends | Pinehurst, NC $80,000–$95,000 per year, based on experience
Paragon Physical Therapy is hiring a licensed Physical Therapist (DPT or license-eligible) for our outpatient orthopedic clinic in Pinehurst, North Carolina. New graduates and experienced physical therapists are both encouraged to apply — structured mentorship is built into this role from day one.
Why physical therapists choose Paragon
- One patient at a time, every session.
- Paid mentorship and continuing education — $2,500 annual CE budget with paid course days to develop the skills you want to build
- Full clinical autonomy — you own your schedule, your plans of care, and your documentation
- Sustainable full-time schedule: Monday–Friday, no evenings, no weekends, no holidays
Compensation & benefits
- Salary: $80,000–$95,000 based on experience
- $5,000 Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Retirement plan (IRA) with employer contributions
- $2,500 Annual continuing education budget with paid course time
- Hands-on mentorship in advanced techniques (dry needling, TPI®, blood flow restriction, Stecco Method Fascial Manipulation)
What you'll do as a Physical Therapist at Paragon
- Provide one-on-one outpatient orthopedic physical therapy — every session is direct patient care
- Perform comprehensive orthopedic and musculoskeletal evaluations
- Develop and progress individualized treatment plans
- Integrate manual therapy, dry needling, blood flow restriction training, and performance-based rehab as appropriate
- Educate patients on recovery, injury prevention, and long-term performance
Our patient population is active and motivated: local residents, competitive golfers, athletes, military families, and patients who travel to Pinehurst for specialized outpatient care.
Requirements
- Candidate must hold an active North Carolina Physical Therapist license, or be eligible for NC licensure (including PT Compact privilege)
- DPT or Master's degree in Physical Therapy from a CAPTE-accredited program
- Strong orthopedic clinical reasoning and communication skills
- New graduate physical therapists welcome — coachability and growth mindset matter more than years of experience
Preferred (not required)
- Outpatient orthopedic and manual therapy experience
- Dry needling certification
- TPI® certification or golf performance experience
- Blood flow restriction training experience
- Vestibular rehabilitation experience
About Paragon Physical Therapy
Paragon Physical Therapy is a boutique outpatient orthopedic clinic in Pinehurst, North Carolina, built on hands-on individualized care, evidence-informed clinical reasoning, and long-term patient outcomes. We invest in physical therapists who want to practice at a higher level — and we structure the clinic so they can.
How to apply: Apply through Indeed with your resume. We respond to every applicant within 2 business days.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- License reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- North Carolina Physical Therapy License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $80,000 - $95,000