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Southland Pediatric Therapy
Beaufort, South Carolina

Physical Therapist – Pediatrics, Beaufort SC (PT/PRN or W-2)

Physical TherapistContract

Listed compensation

$50-$75/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Now Hiring

Southland Pediatric Therapy is hiring a licensed Physical Therapist to join our Beaufort-area team — immediate openings available.

This position focuses on delivering pediatric therapy in the natural environment—homes, daycares, and community settings—where children thrive best.

We are a privately-owned company, proudly serving Georgia and South Carolina since 2006. Our mission is to broaden the life of every child we encounter through compassionate and exceptional therapy services.

What We Offer

  • (Available for both employees and 1099 contractors)
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Natural environment-based caseloads
  • Full-time or part-time options
  • Competitive pay with productivity incentives
  • CEU, license, and liability insurance reimbursement
  • Mentorship and leadership opportunities
  • Workers' comp coverage (both roles)
  • Health, dental, and life insurance (W-2 only)
  • 401(k) with company match (W-2 only)
  • Paid time off (W-2 only)

What We're Looking For

  • Active SC Physical Therapy license or ability toobtain
  • Pediatric experience preferred (not required)
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
  • Strong communication and time management skills

Why Southland Therapy?

We are so confident in our company culture and support system that, at your request, we will provide contact information for current Southland therapists. You'll have the opportunity to speak with them directly and ask any questions about our company and available opportunities.

Benefits & Job Offers May Include

  • Employment or Contract Options – Choose the flexibility that works for you
  • Productivity Incentives – Get rewarded for your dedication
  • Flexible Schedules – Enjoy work-life balance
  • Leadership & Mentorship Growth Opportunities – Advance in your career
  • Worker's Compensation Coverage – Available for both employment and contract roles
  • License & Liability Insurance Reimbursement – Reduce your out-of-pocket expenses
  • Annual CEU Reimbursement – Continue your professional development

Comprehensive Benefits Package (For Eligible Employees)

  • 401(k) with Matching
  • Dental, Health, & Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Join our team today — apply now to learn more!

Key Responsibilities

Deliver pediatric physical therapy services within natural environments including homes, daycares, and community settings. Collaborate with a team to provide compassionate and exceptional care to children.

Requirements

Must hold an active South Carolina Physical Therapy license or have the ability to obtain one. Previous pediatric experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

CollaborationIndependent work

Pediatrics — Physical Therapist Career Context

In South Carolina, the Physical Therapist weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (295 salary observations; 1,390 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (12,323 salary observations; 64,190 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 40 active Physical Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 43% have no call, 45% require no weekends.

Physical Therapist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$104k–$156kPhysical Therapist median $73k (middle half $65k–$92k)13 comparable listings, Oct 2026
South Carolina vs national$88k median in South Carolina$93k nationally (−6%)295 state / 12,323 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$139k in purchasing powerSouth Carolina index 93.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapist listings in South Carolina524 active22,931 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 43% no call · 45% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedSouth Carolina Physical Therapist listings: 26% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 24% offer loan repayment524 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

23 jobs
4
<$110k
8
$110k-125k
4
$125k-140k
5
$140k-155k
2
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

31 jobs · 24 employers
401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
32% this job
Loan repayment
10%
Sign-on bonus
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Physical Therapist-NEW GRADS WELCOMEPer Diem

Transition Care Telemetry · San Diego, California

$80-$120/hr
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist (PT) – PRNPer Diem

Concierge Home Care · St. Cloud, Florida

$70-$100/hr
#3

Home Care Physical Therapist- Independent Contractor (Union County)

$74-$95/hr
#4

Home Care Physical Therapist- Per Diem (Ocean County)

$72-$95/hr
+ 37 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 459 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Southland Pediatric Therapy

Medical Practices
Savannah, GA
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling
Full-time or part-time options
Competitive pay with productivity incentives
CEU, license, and liability insurance reimbursement
Mentorship and leadership opportunities
Workers' comp coverage (both roles)
Health, dental, and life insurance (W-2 only)
401(k) with company match (W-2 only)

Living in Beaufort

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$388k
Typical market rent
$1,759/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
State income tax
Up to 6.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.