Physical Therapist (Full Time)- $10,000 Sign On Bonus
Listed compensation
Starting at $40 /hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Edgefield Post Acute is a well-established skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility conveniently located in Edgefield, SC, just a short distance from Aiken and Augusta. Are you looking to make a difference in the lives of those we serve? At Edgefield Post Acute, we value the relationships we have in our community, with our fellow colleagues, and also with residents and family members.
Join the Edgefield Post Acute Team as a Full Time Physical Therapist!
Looking for a career where you can truly make a difference every day? At Edgefield Post Acute, we're more than just a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility—we're a family!
We believe in building meaningful relationships with our residents, their families, and one another while providing exceptional care in a supportive, team-focused environment. We're growing and looking for a compassionate, motivated Physical Therapist to help our residents regain strength, confidence, and independence.
Whether you're an experienced therapist or a new graduate ready to launch your career, we'd love to welcome you to our team!
What We Offer
Pay= Starting at $40/hr based on experience
$10,000 Sign On Bonus
- Paid vacation time
- Paid sick time
- Paid holidays
- 401(k) with employer match
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Professional Development & Growth Opportunities
Supportive Team Environment
The opportunity to make a lasting impact every single day!
We're Looking For Someone Who
- Has a degree in Physical Therapy
- Holds (or is eligible for) a South Carolina Physical Therapist license
- Is passionate about helping others achieve their highest level of independence
- Brings compassion, positivity, and teamwork to every interaction
- New Graduates are encouraged to apply!
If you're ready to join a team that celebrates your success, supports your growth, and appreciates the difference you make every day, Edgefield Post Acute is the place for you!
Apply today and start changing lives—one step at a time!
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.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist will help residents regain strength, confidence, and independence through personalized rehabilitation care. They will work within a supportive, team-focused environment to provide exceptional care to residents and their families.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a degree in Physical Therapy and possess or be eligible for a South Carolina Physical Therapist license. The role is open to both experienced therapists and new graduates who are passionate about patient care.
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In South Carolina, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (336 salary observations; 1,464 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,688 salary observations; 66,259 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 ~$83k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $89k 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $83k | Physical Therapy median $78k (middle half $67k–$96k)21 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| South Carolina vs national | $88k median in South Carolina | $94k nationally (−5%)336 state / 12,688 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$89k in purchasing power | South Carolina index 93.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in South Carolina | 488 active | 22,041 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 56% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $10k sign-on | South Carolina physical therapist listings (all specialties): 27% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 26% offer loan repayment510 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 8,101 in the last 30 days | 4,345 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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Benefits & Perks
Living in Greenwood
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $219k
- Typical market rent
- $1,115/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 18 min
- State income tax
- Up to 6.5%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.