Physical Therapist (PT)
Listed compensation
$83K - $104K
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Job Description
- Physical Therapist (PT)
- Fleetwood Post Acute – Easley, SC
- $40–$50/hour | Full-Time
About Us
Fleetwood Post Acute is a 102-bed skilled nursing facility located in Easley, South Carolina—just 15 minutes from the Greenville metro area. We are proud of our long-tenured team, with many team members serving over 10 years, creating a stable, supportive, and collaborative environment. Join a team where you’ll be one of the trusted professionals helping residents regain independence and improve their quality of life every day.
What We Offer
Competitive pay: $40–$50/hour
Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- PTO + 401(k) with company match
- PRN opportunities within the largest network in South Carolina
- Career advancement opportunities, including pathways to leadership
- Supportive, interdisciplinary rehab team
Position Summary
As a Physical Therapist (PT), you will evaluate and treat residents to improve mobility, strength, and functional independence. You will collaborate with physicians, families, and interdisciplinary team members to provide high-quality, patient-centered care.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform patient evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans
- Provide therapy to improve strength, balance, mobility, and overall function
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
- Maintain accurate and compliant clinical documentation
- Communicate with physicians, residents, families, and care team members
- Participate in care planning, rehab meetings, and discharge planning
- Conduct staff education and in-service training
- Supervise PTAs, aides, and students
Qualifications
- Degree in Physical Therapy (Bachelor’s required; Master’s or Doctorate preferred)
- Active, unencumbered Physical Therapist license in South Carolina (required)
- Must maintain all continuing education and remain in good standing with the State Board
- Experience in a skilled nursing or rehab setting preferred
- Familiarity with PointClickCare (PCC) and Casamba preferred
- Strong clinical, leadership, and communication skills
Why Join Fleetwood Post Acute?
At Fleetwood, you’ll be part of a stable, experienced team that values your expertise and supports your growth. Your work will directly impact residents’ independence and overall quality of life every day.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In South Carolina, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (325 salary observations; 1,455 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (13,008 salary observations; 66,534 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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)), so the posted ~$45k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $48k in an average-cost state. 60.6% of South Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 10% in physical therapy | ranked against 22,012 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $40k–$50k | Physical Therapy median $93k (middle half $88k–$101k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| South Carolina vs national | $89k median in South Carolina | $94k nationally (−5%)325 state / 13,008 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$48k in purchasing power | South Carolina index 93.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in South Carolina | 487 active | 22,002 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 48% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | South Carolina physical therapist listings (all specialties): 27% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 25% offer loan repayment508 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,905 in the last 30 days | 4,365 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist (PT) at PACS a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,012 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
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