Physical Therapist PRN - Winston Salem, NC

Physical Therapist Position

At Athletico, we believe in the power of support because a little help can lead to extraordinary achievements. Physical therapy isn't just about recovery; it's about transformation. Our team thrives on providing life-changing care for our patients, and we know that achieving this begins with taking care of our own.

Our mission is simple yet powerful: Extraordinary people improving lives.

The Physical Therapist's role is to evaluate, design and implement a patient's plan of care. Each Plan of Care is created to increase, maintain or restore function, minimize or prevent disability, and assist patients in reaching their maximum performance levels.

Unique and competitive benefits offered with this full-time position:

• New for 2026! Athletico clinicians are supported by Generative AI Documentation Scribe - purpose-built AI technology that automatically generates compliant clinical documentation in real time, so you can stay fully present with your patients and deliver the meaningful, undivided care they deserve.
• Yearly Continuing Education Allowance, access to MedBridge and Athletico University, and an additional 5 days of PTO dedicated towards your Continuing Education
• Strategic Mentorship programs
• Leadership programs
• Incentives based on quality care and patient outcomes rather than visits per week
• 900 plus locations in 25 states (top notch care since 1991!)
• Residency Programs and more (Athletico will reimburse 100% of curriculum costs!)

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Providing interpretation of prescriptions, performing an initial evaluation, and establishing a treatment plan with functional and/or work related goals
• Appropriately progressing the treatment and goals
• Periodic and timely written communication to physicians
• Appropriate discharge management and patient follow-up
• Supervision of rehabilitation aides and administrative staff as needed
• Supervision of PTAs when applicable per the appropriate state practice act
• Documentation: All PT's are responsible for documenting all treatment and completing all written communications in a timely manner, including but not limited to, initial evaluations, progress notes, discharge summaries, daily S.O.A.P. notes, functional status reports, functional capacity evaluations and insurance/plan of care forms as necessary
• Physical Therapists are responsible for establishing and developing professional relationships with Athletico's referral sources including, but not limited to, physicians, PAs, ARNPs, chiros, case managers, etc.

Expectations:

• Exceptional patient care and service.
• Community Services (such as):
  • Hosting a booth at a health related fair
  • Presenting an in-service on orthopedic injuries or prevention
  • Providing coverage to special events such as sport camps, races, tournaments & lectures
  • Performing complimentary screenings to the public with appropriate referrals as necessary
• Ability to demonstrate compassion toward patients
• Service-oriented
• Physician office visits inform physicians of our services, locations, quality patient care and philosophy to be the best provider
• Accompanying patients to their physician visits (patient visits)
• Interoffice communication and follow up
• Education: Staff in-services, community in-services, attendance at continuing education courses, and follow-up summary of all continuing education courses to staff members

Additional duties and responsibilities:

• Maintain state license
• Complete all compliance standards as requested
• Energetic and a team player

Additional benefits offered with this part-time position. Benefit options can vary based on standard hours worked:

• Commuter: Pre-Tax Transit & Parking
• Retirement 401(k) (for 21+) w/ Per-Pay Company Match
• SoFi Financial Wellness Tools & Loan Resources
• KinderCare Discount
• HUSK Fitness Resources & Gym Discounts
• Home, Auto, and Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Program
• Learn more by checking out our 2026 Athletico's Benefits Summary.

Education and experience: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Program
• Current Professional licensure as a Physical Therapist
• Current CPR Certification

Essential qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language skills: Ability to read, write/type and speak English proficiently

Physical demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

• Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close range, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak and understand
• Possess the ability to fulfill any office activities normally expected in an office setting, to include, but not limited to: remaining seated for periods of time to perform computer based work, participating in filing activity, lifting and carrying office supplies (paper reams, mail, etc.)
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel, and reach with hand and arms
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20-25 pounds
• Fine hand manipulation (keyboarding)

Work environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Internal office
• The noise level in the work environment is usually low

Athletico provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Salaried ranges listed are for full time (40 hour) employees. Additional pay such as incentive, GAP, overtime, and stipends are subject to the rules of each program and may not be available in all locations. Individual base pay depends on various factors, in addition to primary work location, such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Base pay ranges are reviewed and typically updated each year. Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time.

Minimum Salary/Wage

USD $75,000.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary/Wage

USD $100,000.00/Yr.