Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient
Listed compensation
$52k-$70k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Job Overview & Responsibilities
Join our team as a Physical Therapist Assistant, where you’ll work alongside a Physical Therapist in administering patient treatments while educating patients, family members, and caregivers on how to best assist with daily routines. You will have the chance to work with a broader team to maximize patient outcomes using evidence-based care.
- Your Responsibilities as a Physical Therapist Assistant
- Administer and assist with a wide range of physical therapy treatments using a variety of methods
- Establish strong relationships with each patient so that they have ability to exceed their functional goals
- Demonstrate a positive connection with patient, fellow clinicians, and other team members
- Build and maintain relationships throughout the community
- Qualifications & Pay Range
Qualifications
- Graduate of an APTA or CAPTE approved physical therapist assistant program
- State Licensure
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Compensation & Bonus Structure
- Base Salary: $52,000 -$70,000 /year (based on experience and market factors)
- Monthly Incentive Bonuses for exceeding daily visit thresholds
- Sign-On Bonus: Up to $10,000 available in select locations!
- What You Will Get
- In addition to the standard benefit offering, you can expect to receive:
- Competitive compensation with ability to earn performance-based incentives
- Professional development and career progression
- Experience working with a diverse patient population
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) accrual
- Company Overview
A Top Workplace
At PT Solutions, we’re more than colleagues; we’re a tight-knit community united in our mission to expand access to quality care. Our commitment to you is evident in our industry-leading professional development opportunities.
From ongoing evidence-based clinical education to dedicated mentorship opportunities and an APTA-accredited Orthopedic Residency Program, we propel our clinicians toward excellence in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and athletic training.
PT Solutions has been named a 2026 USA Today Top Workplace for the fifth consecutive year, based entirely on employee feedback. We’ve also earned five Culture Excellence Awards for Innovation, Professional Development, Work-Life Flexibility, Appreciation, and Purpose & Values.
This recognition reflects a culture built around supporting our people. It’s not just what we do, but how we make people feel. Through human connection, intentional care, and being all in for one another, we create experiences that make a difference. Because together, we do great better.
Let’s go further together and transform care. Join the #PTSLife today! To see what #PTSLife is like, visit Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified candidates to apply!
Key Responsibilities
Administer and assist with a range of physical therapy treatments alongside a Physical Therapist, and educate patients, families, and caregivers on supporting daily routines. Build strong relationships with patients, clinicians, team members, and the community to help maximize patient outcomes and achieve functional goals.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In South Carolina, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (310 salary observations; 1,360 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,288 salary observations; 64,780 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 ~$61k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $65k 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 | $52k–$70k | Physical Therapy median $66k (middle half $62k–$69k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| South Carolina vs national | $88k median in South Carolina | $94k nationally (−6%)310 state / 12,288 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$65k in purchasing power | South Carolina index 93.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in South Carolina | 479 active | 21,812 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| 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 repayment499 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,999 in the last 30 days | 4,222 the 30 days before (+89%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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