Physical Therapist Assistant
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Job Description
Company Description
Our Mission
We pride ourselves on our dedication to our patients by living our mission. At Carolina Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine, our mission is to provide the utmost care, treating each patient with the respect, kindness, and attention they deserve. We achieve this pinnacle of care within an environment filled with unwavering compassion and professionalism, ensuring our commitment to your well-being is the foundation of every interaction.
Job Description
Carolina Physical Therapy is looking for a dedicated and skilled Physical Therapist Assistant to provide coverage in our outpatient clinic. If you are passionate about providing quality care and looking for a supportive work environment, we encourage you to apply!
Physical Therapist Assistant with a strong drive to serve others, learn, and grow! Our ideal candidate shows strong emphasis on excellent patient care, quality, efficiency, and outcomes.
- A self-starter who has a strong work ethic and is team-oriented in nature.
- Excellent communication and people skills
Qualifications
- New grads encouraged to apply!
- Graduate from CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
- Exercise, manual-based skills with sports rehabilitation experience
- Current state of South Carolina license or license eligible
- Excellent patient care and communication skills with the ability to multitask while providing an exceptional experience for anyone who enters the clinic
- A passion for physical therapy and patient care
Outgoing and energetic personality. Most importantly – you need to have FUN while you work!
- The mindset and determination to emotionally invest and crush all your work goals
- Additional Information
- Team Events
- Community engagement through volunteering, mission trips, and philanthropy
- Team building events throughout the year including a team outing to a baseball game
- 3 team parties throughout the year
- Brackets for March Madness and Fantasy Football
- Intramural sports teams, tennis tournaments and running events
- Google Review competitions
- Inclusive team environment with optional social gatherings outside of work hours
- Multiple opportunities for professional development, specialization, and leadership
- Carolina PT is proud to state that we are partnered with an ABPTRFE Accredited OCS Residency Program and have successfully graduated our 1st OCS resident!
- Leadership Training
Clinical Director Training
Investment from a company that wants you to succeed and thrive, both professionally and personally!
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist Assistant will provide high-quality patient care in an outpatient clinic setting. They are expected to work collaboratively with the team to achieve positive patient outcomes while maintaining a professional and compassionate environment.
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In South Carolina, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (371 salary observations; 1,255 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,149 salary observations; 57,960 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Physical Therapy median $67k (middle half $60k–$68k)15 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| South Carolina vs national | $89k median in South Carolina | $94k nationally (−5%)371 state / 15,149 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | South Carolina index 93.7 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in South Carolina | 498 active | 21,992 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
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