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Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient

Physical Therapist AssistantFull-Time

Listed compensation

$52k-$70k

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Job Description

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

  • 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

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 wide range of physical therapy treatments while building strong relationships with patients to help them achieve functional goals. Educate patients, family members, and caregivers on daily routines and collaborate with a broader clinical team to maximize patient outcomes.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Patient treatmentPatient educationClinical documentationRelationship buildingCommunication

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).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in South Carolina?
MeasureThis jobMarket
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 powerSouth Carolina index 93.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in South Carolina479 active21,812 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repayment$10k sign-onSouth 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 listings7,999 in the last 30 days4,222 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top PTA Jobs

6 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

5 jobs
2
<$70k
2
$70k-75k
1
$78k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

6 jobs
0
1-2
0
3-4
1
5-6
4
7-8
1
9-10

Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant

Quincy Medical Group · Quincy, Illinois

$25-$37.5/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Home Health

Interim HealthCare of The Upstate · Laurens, South Carolina

starting at $35/hour
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant

$26-$34/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant

$26-$33/hr
+ 4 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About PT Solutions

Hospitals and Health Care
Atlanta, GA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Monthly Incentive Bonuses
Sign-On Bonus up to $10,000
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Extended Illness Bank (EIB)
Professional development
APTA-accredited Orthopedic Residency Program

Living in Hilton Head Island

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$889k≈ 17.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,630/mo≈ 61% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.