Homeland

Physical Therapist – Inpatient Rehabilitation/ARU
Healthcare
HickoryNorth Carolina Direct Hire Aug 31, 2026
Job Summary
Homeland is partnering with a leading regional healthcare system in Hickory, North Carolina to identify a Physical Therapist for its inpatient rehabilitation/acute rehabilitation unit. This opportunity offers the chance to work with an adult patient population in a highly collaborative therapy environment focused on functional recovery, mobility, independence, and safe discharge planning.

The ideal Physical Therapist will have experience in inpatient rehabilitation, acute care, neurological rehabilitation, or a related setting. Strong new graduates with relevant inpatient rehabilitation or neurological clinical rotations are also encouraged to apply.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Physical Therapist who is passionate about helping patients regain function and achieve meaningful milestones in their recovery.

Responsibilities
  • Evaluate patients and develop individualized physical therapy plans of care
  • Provide functional, patient-centered treatment focused on mobility, transfers, gait, stair training, strength, endurance, balance, and independence
  • Treat a broad adult rehabilitation population, including patients with debility and neurological conditions
  • Adjust treatment duration and approach based on patient tolerance, functional needs, and rehabilitation goals
  • Collaborate closely with Occupational Therapy, nursing, physicians, case management, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
  • Participate in discharge planning and help prepare patients for safe transition back to the community
  • Complete required clinical documentation accurately and efficiently
  • Participate in weekend and holiday coverage rotations across inpatient rehabilitation and hospital therapy needs
  • Maintain clinical competency and follow hospital, regulatory, safety, and patient-care standards


Requirements
  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program
  • Current North Carolina Physical Therapist license or ability to obtain North Carolina licensure prior to start
  • BLS certification or ability to obtain within required timeframe
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and patient-care skills
  • Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary rehabilitation environment
  • Willingness to participate in weekend and holiday coverage rotations
  • Previous inpatient rehabilitation experience, preferred
  • Acute-care physical therapy experience, preferred
  • Neurological rehabilitation experience, preferred
  • Experience working with medically complex adult patients, preferred
  • Strong functional rehabilitation background, preferred
  • New graduates with relevant inpatient rehabilitation, acute-care, or neurological clinical rotations are encouraged to apply


Additional Information
Monday-Friday, approximately 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with rotating weekend/holiday coverage

Benefits
This role offers a competitive hourly rate of $38.88-$49.00, along with a $10,000 sign on bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. 

Summary
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EEO Notice
Homeland LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Homeland LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Homeland LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.
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