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Low Country Physical Therapy
Pawleys Island, South Carolina

PRN Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical TherapistNo weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$28-$32/hr

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Join Our Team

Make a lasting impact with the Grand Strand’s most trusted physical therapy team

At Low Country Physical Therapy, we’re more than just a clinic, we’re a community. Voted #1 Physical Therapy Practice by the readers of the Myrtle Beach Herald year after year, our team is proud to serve the greater Myrtle Beach area with compassion, expertise, and a commitment to helping each patient reach their full potential. We are currently seeking a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant to join our award-winning outpatient team.

  • Company Story
  • Low Country Physical Therapy was founded with one simple mission:

To help people recover, rebuild, and reclaim their lives. Our team provides state-of-the-art care that goes beyond treatment - we focus on restoring confidence and independence in every patient.

Each person who walks through our doors is treated with dignity, respect, and compassion. We believe in equality of care and hold ourselves to the highest standards of professionalism and ethics. Our clinic culture is both professional and relaxed, emphasizing teamwork, honesty, and mutual support.

How We Do It

  • Patient-First Care: Every treatment plan is tailored to each individual’s goals and potential.
  • Empowerment Through Education: We teach patients how to take charge of their health, ensuring lasting results.
  • Community Connection: From supporting local athletics to donating to children’s and veterans’ programs, we’re proud to give back to the communities that trust us.
  • Job Overview & Work Site
  • Position: PRN Physical Therapist Assistant
  • Location: Pawleys Island and Murrels Inlet, SC
  • Coverage Needs: Full-time (Part time and PRN options are available)
  • Schedule: Flexible hours, No weekends
  • Setting: Outpatient Orthopedic & Sports Medicine
  • Pay: Listed alongside this posting

Benefits

  • Our Benefits for Full-Time Employees include but are not limited to:
  • Student Loan Assistance Program
  • CEU Allowance
  • 3 weeks of Front-Loaded PTO and 6 Paid Holidays
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance available first month after start
  • 401K with 50% employer match
  • Company-paid life insurance and AD&D
  • Employee assistance program with Counseling Services
  • Additional voluntary coverages available

Part-Time Employees Are Entitled To

  • 1.5 + weeks of Front-Loaded PTO and 6 Paid Holidays
  • 401K with 50% employer match

PRN Employees Are Entitled To

  • 401K with 50% employer match
  • License & Experience

Requirements

  • Graduate (or soon-to-be) from an accredited physical therapy assistant program
  • Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant or License-eligible in the state of South Carolina
  • Professional Development

The Work You’ll Love to Do

At Low Country, you’ll have the opportunity to treat a wide range of orthopedic and sports-related conditions for patients of all ages and activity levels. Our clinic provides advanced manual therapy and evidence-based rehabilitation, all in an environment that prioritizes clinical excellence and personal growth.

  • Participate in our Individualized Professional Development Program:
  • Annual continued education allowance
  • Graduated caseload ramp-up time
  • Paid professional association dues
  • Paid licensure renewal
  • New graduate mentoring and onboarding

The Next Step

If you’re ready to join a clinic that combines clinical excellence with a true sense of community, we’d love to meet you. Apply today or reach out to learn more - we’re happy to answer any questions!

  • Min
  • USD $28.00/Hr.
  • Max
  • USD $32.00/Hr.
  • Annual Incentive Bonus Up To

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality physical therapy treatment for a wide range of orthopedic and sports-related conditions. Collaborate with the clinical team to deliver patient-centered care and support patient recovery goals.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Orthopedic RehabilitationPatient CareClinical DocumentationPatient Education

Physical Therapist Career Context

In South Carolina, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (360 salary observations; 1,219 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,786 salary observations; 56,355 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for South Carolina is 93.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.6% of South Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PRN Physical Therapist Assistant at Low Country Physical Therapy a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top contract/1099 PTA Jobs

10 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution9 jobs · 8 employers

2
<$70k
4
$70k-75k
2
$75k-90k
1
$96k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks10 jobs · 8 employers

401k / retirement match
90% this job
Sign-on bonus
80%
CME allowance
50% this job
Relocation assistance
20%
Visa sponsorship
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant ( PD)Per Diem

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$38-$42/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant (Inpatient) - Acute Rehab Therapies (Full-Time, Days)

Enloe Health · Chico, California

$34.02-$45.93/hr
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

$64k-$88k
#4

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$38-$42/hr
+ 8 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.9
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • On-site

Living in Pawleys Island

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$530k
Typical market rent
$1,913/mo
Residents’ average commute
12 min
State income tax
Up to 6.5%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Low Country Physical Therapy

Hospitals and Health Care
Murrells Inlet, South Carolina
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Student Loan Assistance Program
CEU Allowance
3 weeks Front-Loaded PTO
6 Paid Holidays
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401K with 50% employer match
Company-paid life insurance and AD&D
Employee assistance program with Counseling Services