Travel Physical Therapist Jobs in North Carolina

The median salary for Physical Therapists in the state of North Dakota was $84,880 per year or $40.81 per hour in 2020 with most earning an annual salary between $73,520 and $97,370 according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Entry-level jobs in North Dakota or those with the lowest 10% salary earned around $67,530, while the highest 10% earned more than $105,690. North Dakota ranks 42 in median annual salary for Physical Therapists, though when adjusted to the relative cost of living, North Dakota ranks at 32. Typically, travel pt jobs will provide higher hourly and weekly pay than permanent positions in the same specialty, facility, and location. The estimated weekly gross pay listed for travel Physical Therapists is based on the specified hours per week listed on job cards and includes available stipend amounts.

In order to become a physical therapist in North Carolina, there are several requirements that must be met. The first is a professional application to the North Carolina Physical Therapy Board (NCPTB) which requires a $150 fee to submit. Additionally, applicants will need to provide their academic transcripts, verification of experience from former employers, passing scores from the National Physical Performance Examiners exam, and other pertinent documents. Once the application has been submitted, it will take approximately 90 days for processing before an official credential will be issued by the NCPTB.

Yes, North Carolina is a member state of the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact (PT Compact). North Carolina joined the PT Compact on July 1, 2020. The PT Compact is an agreement between states that allows physical therapists and physical therapist assistants to practice in multiple states without having to obtain additional licenses.