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Lexington, South Carolina

Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

Company Description

Founded in 2006, Carolina Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine is your local, privately owned outpatient physical therapy practice with 10 convenient locations across the state. Our commitment to excellence is unwavering, reflected in our state-of-the-art clinics equipped with the latest technology.

At Carolina Physical Therapy, we don’t just treat conditions, we empower individuals on their path to well-being! Our hands-on approach, delivered by the most experienced professionals in the region, focuses on immediate issues and guides patients toward strength, mobility and injury prevention. We work collaboratively with each patient, tailoring treatments to individual conditions.

Proudly employing evidence-based treatment protocols, we ensure progress is not just a concept but a measurable reality. With education at our core, we strive to empower our patients with a clear understanding of their treatments.

Join our team of dynamic professionals dedicated to serving the unique needs of our communities. At Carolina Physical Therapy, we work together to help each patient triumph over challenges, through personalized, hands-on-techniques in our cutting-edge facilities. Your path to excellence begins here!

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

Provide high-quality physical therapy coverage in an outpatient clinic setting. Collaborate with the team to deliver personalized, evidence-based treatments to help patients achieve strength and mobility goals.

Key Skills

Manual therapyMultitaskingEvidence-based practiceTeamworkPatient education

Physical Therapist Career Context

In South Carolina, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (71 salary observations; 228 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (3,675 salary observations; 11,978 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.6% 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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Work-Life Balance Distribution9 jobs · 7 employers

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#1

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Full Time/PRNPRN

Interim HealthCare - North Charleston, SC · North Charleston, South Carolina

$38-$40/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant

ATI Physical Therapy · Chicago, Illinois

$28-$36/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millsboro Delaware

$27-$35/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millville Delaware

$27-$35/hr
+ 7 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Lexington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$268k
Typical market rent
$1,788/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 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.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Team events
Community engagement through volunteering, mission trips, and philanthropy
Team building events including a team outing to a baseball game
3 team parties throughout the year
March Madness and Fantasy Football brackets
Intramural sports teams, tennis tournaments, and running events
Professional development, specialization, and leadership opportunities
Leadership Training