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BrightStar Care
Bluffton, South Carolina

Now Hiring: Physical Therapist (PT) | Per Diem Opportunity

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Job Description

Physical Therapist (PT)

Company: BrightStar Care

Make a Difference Every Day

Join BrightStar Care as a Physical Therapist (PT) and play a vital role in helping clients regain independence, mobility, and quality of life. If you’re passionate about delivering personalized care and want the flexibility to design your schedule, we’d love to hear from you.

Why Join Brightstar Care?

We value our team members and offer benefits that support both your professional and personal life:

  • Flexible scheduling that fits your lifestyle
  • Ability to choose your caseload
  • One-on-one, in-home patient care
  • Weekly pay with direct deposit

Position Requirements

  • Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
  • Current state Physical Therapist license and/or successful completion of NPTE (or state exam)
  • Minimum of 1 year of Physical Therapy experience
  • Strong understanding of HIPAA compliance and commitment to client confidentiality

Key Responsibilities

  • Evaluate patients’ mobility, strength, range of motion, and pain levels to develop individualized treatment plans
  • Educate clients and caregivers on the proper use of assistive devices and exercises
  • Monitor and report patient progress or changes in condition to the Director of Nursing and physician
  • Maintain accurate documentation, including progress notes and discharge planning
  • Deliver compassionate, respectful, and client-centered care to patients and their families

Join Our Team

At BrightStar Care, you’re more than just a provider—you’re a partner in improving lives. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact while enjoying flexibility and support, apply today!

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume at

Cody.Porras@brightstarcare.com [Cody.Porras@brightstarcare.com]

Cole Porras - Recruitment Coordinator

BrightStar Care - 843-738-0364

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program and possess a current state license. A minimum of one year of professional experience and a strong understanding of HIPAA compliance are required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningMobility assessmentStrength assessmentRange of motion assessmentPain managementPatient educationIn-home care

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 32% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

In South Carolina, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (371 salary observations; 1,255 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,149 salary observations; 57,960 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in South Carolina?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $93k (middle half $83k–$101k)10 comparable listings, Oct 2026
South Carolina vs national$89k median in South Carolina$94k nationally (−5%)371 state / 15,149 national salary observations
Cost of livingSouth Carolina index 93.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in South Carolina498 active21,992 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 8% remote · 32% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

38 jobs · 27 employers
20
<$105k
6
$105k-125k
2
$125k-145k
10
$145k-165k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

34 jobs · 27 employers
401k / retirement match
94%
CME allowance
65%
Sign-on bonus
50%
Loan repayment
26%
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist

Boost Home Healthcare - Northern Colorado · Greeley, Colorado

$68-$76/hr
#2

Physical Therapist In Home Healthcare

Boost Home Healthcare - Northern Colorado · Fort Collins, Colorado

$68-$76/hr
#3

Travel Physical Therapist

$75/hr
#4

Physical Therapist (PT)

$70-$75/hr
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,948 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About BrightStar Care

Hospitals and Health Care
Bannockburn, Illinois
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling
Ability to choose caseload
One-on-one in-home patient care
Weekly pay with direct deposit

Living in Bluffton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$500k
Typical market rent
$2,127/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
State income tax
Up to 6.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.