Physical Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
$37-$45/hr
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Job Description
Job Title
Physical Therapist Assistant
Pay Range
$37-45/hour
Job Description
Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) | Up to $45/hr | Opportunity in Bennettsville, SC – remainder of the 2026-2027 School Year
Are you a compassionate and dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) seeking a rewarding role in a supportive school district? Join a women-led, therapist-founded company committed to providing exceptional therapy services in schools. Ampersand Therapy is hiring school-based Physical Therapist Assistants (PTA) for the remainder of the 2026-2027 school year in Bennettsville, SC. Interviews are happening now!
Why Choose This PTA Position?
- In-person, school-based physical therapist assistant role
- Make a meaningful difference in students’ academic and developmental outcomes
- Competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and ongoing support and resources
Job Details
- In-person position
- Provide treatments for schools
- Licensed as a physical therapist assistant (PTA) in South Carolina
- Driver's license
- Pediatric experience preferred
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive W2 employment with bi weekly pay
- Paid sick leave
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits (including dental and vision)
- 401(k) plan with company matching up to 4%
- Generous professional reimbursement (for licensing, CEUs, materials for position, etc)
- Mileage reimbursement between schools at IRS rate
- General and professional liability insurance coverage
- Generous referral bonuses
- NO non-compete agreements
- Paid volunteer time *
- Donation matching to nonprofits
*These benefits available for 30+ hours/week
Discover more about our company and the many ways we support our employees by visiting our website: ampersandtherapy.com
If you’re ready to create a lasting impact on students’ lives and work with a supportive, inclusive team, apply today!
Why Work With Us
Ampersand Therapy empowers you to serve your students! We're a small company that started in Western WA and has grown to additional states, including NC, SC, WI, CO, OR, AZ, IL, and MN. We are proud to be women and therapist founded and run. We began our own careers working in the districts and also as contractors.
We sought to create an alternative to working with big staffing companies. The result is a small team of like-minded specialists who are striving to create a company that we would want to work for.
Because we are therapists and special education providers ourselves, we are deeply appreciative of and understand the work that you do. We're also in a unique position to be able to support and mentor those who are new to this practice area.
We're so passionate about students, that we're often working in the schools ourselves. You might find us doing treatments alongside you!
Our Values
Focus on equity - We are listening and learning so that we can create a climate of equity. Diversity is multi-faceted, spanning race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, abilities, socioeconomic status, and religion, among many other identities.
We believe our team must create a culture of equity and opportunity for all people. We are collecting and offering resources for your use in addressing racism and discrimination in school. In addition, we support and donate to charities including The Conscious Kid.
Focus on community - You can find us supporting local and national organizations which serve the community. In our spare time, we volunteer with and support organizations including Special Olympics, Project Canine and the Moth. We empower you to support causes that are meaningful to you.
Focus on the earth - We support sustainable work in all aspects of our company including reducing paper use by going digital; finding lower-waste treatment options and pledging to have a negative carbon footprint
Ampersand Therapy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment and sense of belonging for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other identity characteristics. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply and join our team.
Key Responsibilities
Provide physical therapy treatments to students within a school setting to improve academic and developmental outcomes. Collaborate with the school team to deliver high-quality therapy services throughout the school year.
Requirements
Must be a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in South Carolina with a valid driver's license. Pediatric experience is preferred for this school-based role.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In South Carolina, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (59 salary observations; 169 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (2,823 salary observations; 9,097 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)), so the posted ~$85k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $91k in an average-cost state. 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 Physical Therapist Assistant at Eleutheria 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.
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