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US Physical Therapy
Columbia, South Carolina

Outpatient Physical Therapist – Orthopedics & Sports (College & Young Adult Focus)

Physical Therapist 8.3 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Company Description

The salary range begins at $75,000 and increases based on relevant experience.

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.

Our clinic has been owned and directed by the same leader for 20+ years, reflecting a deep commitment to quality care, team development, and community relationships.

  • The total benefits package is equivalent to OVER $20 000 and includes:
  • Competitive base pay and sign on bonus!
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Performance bonus program
  • 401(k) matching – 3%
  • Profit Sharing
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • 6 additional paid holidays
  • No Weekends, Only Monday-Friday
  • Employee discount plans
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Company pays part of state licensure fees and APTA Membership dues
  • Continuing Education
  • Company sponsored CEU events
  • In-service presentations
  • CEU allowance
  • 3 paid CEU days per year (Option to use this allowance towards mission work)
  • New Graduate Support
  • Gradual patient caseload ramp-up
  • 1:1 mentoring sessions (optional)
  • Work Life Balance
  • Company-wide average seeing 11.5 patients per day
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Career Guidance Support
  • 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!

Job Description

  • Assess patients to develop and initiate treatment plans based on the evaluation results
  • Review the physician's referral (prescription) and the patient's condition and medical records to determine the physical therapy treatment required
  • Provide direct patient care by established protocols and patient care guidelines
  • Document findings, progress, and instructions to patients and caregivers
  • Responsible for patient care performed by assistants and rehabilitation technicians
  • Complete a written plan of care, develop goals based on evaluation findings, and develop a comprehensive program to attain goals
  • Implement physical therapy treatment program and provide essential physical therapy treatments

Communicate effectively with patients/caregivers and professional colleagues, including physicians and insurance companies

Ensure timely documentation, including daily notes, weekly workers' compensation reports, progress reports, initial evaluations, discharge summaries, and incident reports

Qualifications

  • Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapy program
  • Current state South Carolina license
  • CPR certification
  • Exercise, sports rehab, and manual-based skills
  • Outgoing and energetic personality
  • Responsible individual with a solid work ethic

Excellent Communication and People Skills

New or recent graduates are welcome and encouraged to apply!

Additional Information

Including the salary listed below, all candidates are also eligible for our sign-on bonus.

The salary range begins at $75,000 and increases based on relevant experience. Salary is based on various factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography. Additionally, this position is eligible for discretionary incentive compensation.

The Company's incentive compensation plan is subject to change. Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and other benefits are also available, subject to the terms of the Company's plan.

Key Responsibilities

Assess patients to develop and initiate individualized physical therapy treatment plans based on evaluation results. Provide direct patient care, document progress, and oversee the work of assistants and rehabilitation technicians.

Key Skills

OrthopedicsPatient assessmentTreatment planningManual therapyExercise prescriptionClinical evaluation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Outpatient Physical Therapist – Orthopedics & Sports (College & Young Adult Focus) at US Physical Therapy a 8.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) — ranked against 420 active Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Orthopedic Surgery — Physical Therapist Career Context

US Physical Therapy ranks #10 of 10 employers hiring Physical Therapist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Orthopedic Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Orthopedic Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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).

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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 8.3
Among the best 10% of Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 420 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends

Living in Columbia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$220k≈ 2.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,479/mo≈ 24% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.7
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.

BEA 2024 · Columbia, SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About US Physical Therapy

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201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus
Tuition Assistance
Performance bonus program
401(k) matching – 3%
Profit Sharing
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Generous Paid Time Off