Pays $65k-$90kPhysical Therapist market median is ~$88k (60 jobs)

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Tri-County Therapy
Ladson, South Carolina

Pediatric Physical Therapist

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About the Role

Full-time pediatric PT in Ladson, SC. Mixed clinic and community settings. Salary $65K-$90K. Benefits include 401k, PTO, CEU.

Join Tri-County Therapy as a Pediatric Physical Therapist – Mixed Setting in Ladson, South Carolina.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $65K - $90K
  • Malpractice insurance covered.
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Continuing Education Programs
  • Professional CEU Scholarship Opportunities
  • Short-Term Disability Insurance Options

Work Schedule

  • Contract position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Tri-County Therapy as a Pediatric Physical Therapist – Mixed Setting.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat children with various developmental, neurological, and orthopedic needs while developing individualized treatment plans. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and families to provide evidence-based, family-centered care across clinic and community settings.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree and be licensed or eligible for licensure in South Carolina. Previous pediatric experience through employment or clinical rotations is required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Pediatric Physical TherapyDevelopmental TherapyNeurological RehabilitationOrthopedic RehabilitationGross Motor Skill DevelopmentTreatment PlanningHome Exercise ProgramsEvidence-based PracticeMobility TrainingAdaptive Equipment AssessmentFamily-centered CareClinical DocumentationInterdisciplinary CollaborationPediatric AssessmentCaregiver Education

Pediatrics — Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% have no call, 40% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for South Carolina is 93.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$78k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $83k in an average-cost state. 60.6% of South Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

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About Tri-County Therapy

Medical Practices
Ladson, South Carolina
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Continuing Education Programs
Professional CEU Scholarship Opportunities
Short-Term Disability Insurance Options