--- title: "Physical Therapist Jobs in Durham, NC | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/physical-therapist/locations/durham-nc" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" data_as_of: "2026-11-05T04:10:12.216Z" cite_as: "Metaintro job-market data. https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/physical-therapist/locations/durham-nc" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/physical-therapist/locations/durham-nc/data.json"] --- Physical Therapist market brief · Durham, NC # Physical Therapist Jobs in Durham, NC 97 physical therapist openings are live in the Durham, NC area from 39 employers, led by Duke Health, Legacy Healthcare Services, and Pivot Physical Therapy. The middle half of posted salaries runs $75,000–$104,000 a year (median $87,180), from the 63% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Nov 5, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Physical+Therapist+jobs+in+Durham%2C+NC)[Browse all Physical Therapist markets](/jobs/physical-therapist) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 97 : Live physical therapist openings currently tracked in the Durham market. **Companies hiring** : 39 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $87,180 : 63% of listings provide usable compensation data. ## Market analysis Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings. Level mix ### Career ladder [Entry-level](/jobs/physical-therapist/locations/durham-nc/entry-level)12 jobs Mid-level1 jobs Lead+2 jobs Level coverage is 15%. Counts remain visible, but fit guidance stays withheld until at least 60% of listings have a reliable level signal. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 97 Hiring employers 39 Salary coverage 63% Median experience 1.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 55 18 companies · $85,000 median Top of market 16 5 companies Established employers 14 8 companies · $114,400 median Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $75,000 P50 $87,180 P75 $104,000 P90 $113,256 Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay. Use Metaintro ### Turn this market signal into momentum Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now. - Open live physical therapist listings in Durham - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Physical+Therapist+jobs+in+Durham%2C+NC)[Get started free](/signup) ## Turn this market brief into a live search. Use the signal The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare physical therapist opportunities in Durham, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 97 live roles tracked in this market. - 39 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Nov 5, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Physical+Therapist+jobs+in+Durham%2C+NC)[Compare other markets](/jobs/physical-therapist) ## A practical market plan for Physical Therapist in Durham Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 97 physical therapist openings across 39 employers establish the current Durham opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying. 3. 03Prioritize employers Duke Health is one of the most active visible employers, with 10 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 24 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop. ## Where this market is hiring Move from the Durham market view into active employers and representative physical therapist openings Employer activity · 39 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [![Duke Health logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dukehealth.org%2Fthemes%2Fcustom%2Fdukehealth%2Fimages%2Fapple-touch-icon-152x152-precomposed.png&sig=Cvk2iUJQt8ZT2sjs29VOqGutlp7HvGJyoykQIKFQ1ck) Duke HealthTop of market10Open roles](/company/duke-health)[![Legacy Healthcare Services logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.domainmarket.com%2Fdm-com%2Fimages%2Ffavicons%2Ffavicon-180x180.svg&sig=b_ArVvZex-72UTPrbzsGYDaCbHubTLJSI9M4fSRpObs) Legacy Healthcare ServicesStartups & growing teams10Open roles](/company/legacy-healthcare-services) Pivot Physical TherapyStartups & growing teams6Open roles ProActive Physical Therapy SpecialistsStartups & growing teams6Open roles [![UNC Health logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.unchealth.org%2Fetc.clientlibs%2Funchealth%2Fclientlibs%2Fclientlib-react%2Fresources%2Flogo512.png&sig=YCaeytTAir6tMxQO8jmbMHY4ChNIlafuO-obmkvIZ58) UNC HealthStartups & growing teams6Open roles](/company/unc-health)[![Ivy Rehab logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fivyrehab.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F05%2Fcropped-favicon-196x196-1-180x180.png&sig=sdnl-OiPapcvLI3PZqnxgCBzTAUF_HRzIypRp9l3LIQ) Ivy RehabEstablished employers5Open roles](/company/ivy-rehab)[![Select Physical Therapy logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fselectphysicaltherapy.com%2F-%2Fmedia%2Fproject%2Fselectmedical%2Foutpatients%2Fshared%2Fspt_favicon.svg%3Frev%3Db0cb3886b5824fdd978bbca6fd2b0bc7%26t%3D20250422173949&sig=YRzt3fWi4Xl131qI0HJCvnK3tzb2FhH-8eh2SzPV9gE) Select Physical TherapyStartups & growing teams5Open roles](/company/industry-leading-physical-therapy-dc16d585)[BrightSpring Health ServicesStartups & growing teams4Open roles](/company/brightspring-health-services) Live opportunity sample · 24 of 97 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Licensed Physical Therapist (Per Diem)Live roleIvy RehabGarner, North Carolina$104,000Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/licensed-physical-therapist-per-diem-at-ivy-rehab-199fb64d-1271-5992-b92a-4c9a43e8b4fc)[Physical Therapist-Outpatient, TravelLive roleStaffDNAApex, North Carolina$115,440Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/physical-therapist-outpatient-travel-at-staffdna-50b5816e-76dd-5f86-8e1d-227cb62c2f1f)[PT FT Physical TherapistLive roleAlamance Health Care CenterBurlington, North CarolinaPosted Nov 3, 2026](/job/pt-ft-physical-therapist-at-alamance-health-care-center-cd1c5047-1e71-55b3-a771-ea7d1b918c90)[Licensed Physical TherapistLive roleIvy RehabGarner, North Carolina$80,000Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/licensed-physical-therapist-at-ivy-rehab-9c6e37c4-f9c7-5665-9249-bfcd9bc1865b)[Licensed Physical TherapistLive roleIvy RehabApex, North Carolina$80,000Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/licensed-physical-therapist-at-ivy-rehab-dac01818-3b08-5629-8552-051dc2f1281f)[Physical Therapist (PT)Live roleHealthpro Heritage, LLCBurlington, North CarolinaPosted Nov 3, 2026](/job/physical-therapist-pt-at-healthpro-heritage-llc-65aaa093-7feb-5e9c-a46a-84b89dab524f)[Physical TherapistLive rolePivot Physical TherapyCary, North Carolina$63,000Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/physical-therapist-at-pivot-physical-therapy-973d57e9-7f09-58da-94cc-af167044262a)[Physical Therapist (PT)Live roleLegacy Healthcare ServicesFuquay-Varina, North Carolina$87,360Posted Nov 2, 2026](/job/physical-therapist-pt-at-legacy-healthcare-services-cf1567b9-0ad4-5725-b4f1-58d85c945d69) #### More physical therapist openings in Durham - [Physical Therapist (PT) · Legacy Healthcare Services](/job/physical-therapist-pt-at-legacy-healthcare-services-50975545-5b59-5d39-9e2a-069f8f841556) - [Physical Therapist (PT) · Legacy Healthcare Services](/job/physical-therapist-pt-at-legacy-healthcare-services-3c80e4c3-ac7a-52f3-9383-e7e0e091649d) - [Physical Therapist (PT) · Legacy Healthcare Services](/job/physical-therapist-pt-at-legacy-healthcare-services-07d51d60-6f95-5837-b8d3-0ebc297e3557) - [Physical Therapist (PT) · Legacy Healthcare Services](/job/physical-therapist-pt-at-legacy-healthcare-services-66927105-45dd-5aac-84c0-713dbc3a8932) - [Physical Therapist (PT) · Legacy Healthcare Services](/job/physical-therapist-pt-at-legacy-healthcare-services-a766b841-4ab8-54e1-8470-ef82769e2426) - [Physical Therapist (PT) · Legacy Healthcare Services](/job/physical-therapist-pt-at-legacy-healthcare-services-cbd43f4f-10c1-5ad6-b282-857cec6a2481) - [Physical Therapist (PT) · Legacy Healthcare Services](/job/physical-therapist-pt-at-legacy-healthcare-services-c80328ec-0ca1-5da8-b985-eb6afbd48b80) - [Physical Therapist · urpt](/job/physical-therapist-at-urpt-c4f69e84-3b13-590b-91bb-7e38592e557f) - [Physical Therapist · Results Physiotherapy](/job/physical-therapist-at-results-physiotherapy-76d8af08-67e1-5bb4-8021-f9befedbb318) - [Physical Therapist Home Health -Sign on Bonus $20K -Roxboro NC · UnitedHealth Group](/job/physical-therapist-home-health-sign-on-bonus-20k-roxboro-nc-at-804b6ff5-3c5f-5dc0-b40f-8d21c3723f50) - [Physical Therapist - Acute Care · Duke Health](/job/physical-therapist-acute-care-at-duke-health-95975874-f0c1-51d3-89ff-4adcb685471f) - [Physical Therapist - Acute Care · Duke Careers](/job/physical-therapist-acute-care-at-duke-careers-dfd3d0bf-de9f-5c5d-a004-983866f65ca1) - [Physical Therapist · Rose Manor Health and Rehabilitation Center](/job/physical-therapist-at-rose-manor-health-and-rehabilitation-center-5bd0bae9-48c4-534b-b143-7b34784bc10f) - [Physical Therapist (PT) · Legacy Healthcare Services](/job/physical-therapist-pt-at-legacy-healthcare-services-53c9f521-4c34-5108-8283-bb5d46a6f89f) - [Physical Therapist, Outpatient - Orthopedics · ProActive Physical Therapy Specialists](/job/physical-therapist-outpatient-orthopedics-at-proactive-physical-a84a080d-88d8-508a-8db5-639967671020) - [Physical Therapist - Sports Medicine · Duke Health](/job/physical-therapist-sports-medicine-at-duke-health-c29ce668-a166-5f67-954f-c7afca9afe5d) [Explore all 97 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Physical+Therapist+jobs+in+Durham%2C+NC) ## Physical Therapist jobs in Durham: what applicants need to know Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice. 1. 01### How many physical therapist jobs are open in Durham? Metaintro tracks 97 live physical therapist openings from 39 employers in the Durham, NC area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do physical therapist jobs in Durham pay? The median posted salary is $87,180 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $75,000 to $104,000. Based on the 63% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for physical therapist jobs in Durham? Duke Health, Legacy Healthcare Services, Pivot Physical Therapy, and ProActive Physical Therapy Specialists have the most open physical therapist roles here right now, out of 39 hiring employers. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare Physical Therapist demand around Durham. 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