Ellese Nickles

Physical Therapist · Unc Health Care

physical therapist Raleigh, NC

Overview

Level
Staff
Function
Healthcare
Tenure
10 years
since Aug 2016
Gender
Female

Experience

Physical TherapistCurrent
Unc Health Care
Since Aug 2016 · 10 years · Raleigh, NC

Education

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Doctor of Physical Therapy
2013 – 2016
Agnes Scott College
BA
2004 – 2008
Universidad Nacional
2007

Skills

Yoga Medicine Fitness Instruction Research Teaching Bilingualism Clinical Research Experience Community Development

About Unc Health Care

Industry
Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Employees
20 to 99
Revenue
$1M to <$10M
Office Location
101 Manning Dr, Chapel Hill, NC

Professional Overview

Ellese Nickles is a Physical Therapist, currently affiliated with Unc Health Care, based in Raleigh, NC. As a physical therapist, Nickles contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Raleigh, NC. They have been with Unc Health Care for 10 years. Nickles holds academic credentials, including Doctor of Physical Therapy and BA, from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Agnes Scott College. Core competencies include Yoga, Medicine, Fitness Instruction, Research, Teaching. Unc Health Care operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector with a workforce of 20 to 99 employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit physical therapist professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to physical therapist specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Raleigh, NC healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 75,598 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the physical therapist specialty. Ellese Nickles is one of them.
  • 1,950 physical therapists are based in NC (out of 45,480 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 840 contacts at Unc Health Care are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical physical therapist compensation in NC: $73,000 – $122,000 (median $93,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of physical therapists in NC: Atrium Health (72), Novant Health (58), Duke University Health System (58).
  • 6% of physical therapists in NC hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 81% of physical therapists in NC have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

Recruiting physical therapist

Physical therapists are in short supply nationwide, with the BLS projecting 17% growth through 2033. Direct outreach to licensed PTs via personal email yields the highest response rates compared to passive job postings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Ellese Nickles located?

Ellese Nickles is based in Raleigh, NC. They are currently affiliated with Unc Health Care.

What is Ellese Nickles's specialty?

Ellese Nickles specializes in physical therapist. Their current role is Physical Therapist.

Where does Ellese Nickles currently work?

Ellese Nickles currently works at Unc Health Care. They have been there for 10 years.

What is Ellese Nickles's educational background?

Ellese Nickles attended University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Agnes Scott College.

How do I contact Ellese Nickles for recruiting?

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How do I recruit a physical therapist?

Recruiting physical therapists typically involves reaching out via direct email or phone. HealthTal's database provides contact data for physical therapists across all 50 states, allowing you to contact candidates directly without going through job boards.

What is the average salary for a physical therapist in NC?

physical therapists in NC typically earn $73,000 to $122,000 annually, with a median of $93,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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