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Roper St. Francis Healthcare
Charleston, South Carolina

Physical Therapist - Rehabilitation Services - Roper Hospital

Physical TherapistIncludes weekendsNo nightsPart-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Thank you for considering a career at Roper St. Francis Healthcare!

Scheduled Weekly Hours

24

Work Shift

Days (United States of America)

Shift

Part time 24 hours a week 7:00am-3:30pm, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday or Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Physical Therapist completes initial assessments, ongoing assessments and provides skilled therapeutic interventions to patients through the use of their educational knowledge, skill, and ability. This may involve outpatients, inpatients, pediatrics and off-site locations. Services the patients as a part of the entire continuum of professional care.

Essential Job Functions

Evaluates patients, gathering pertinent information from various sources, and develops an appropriate treatment plan with specific goals. Responsible for ongoing assessment, efficiency of treatment plan and revisions of plan as needed.

Provides direct therapy to patients daily following patient’s plan of care and current standards of practice for Physical Therapy. Provides instruction in therapeutic procedures to patients and family.

Maintains accurate and concise records on treatment provided and patient's progress. Documents all care provided, coordination of services, orders, goals, etc. in the patient’s electronic medical record in an accurate and timely manner. Provides timely co-signature for supervised physical therapy assistants, if applicable

Maintains set level of productivity without jeopardizing quality. Delivers efficient and effective care to patients meeting and exceeding department standards.

Maintains departmental policies and procedures regarding safety, infection control, time off requests and timecard recording. This will include all necessary education and yearly compliance requirements.

Supervises the physical therapist assistant’s treatment interventions and professional growth.

May precept in the direction and evaluation of clinical experience / internship of students from participating colleges or universities.

Promotes rehabilitation services and wellness center activities with patients, family and caregivers, if applicable.

Coordinates with other disciplines, agencies/companies, families, etc. to ensure that the care needs of the patient are met.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

  • Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of current practice or meet all qualifications for traineeship or temporary license in the state of current practice (required)
  • BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, required within 30 days for BSMH, required at hire for RSFH)
  • Work Experience
  • 2 years of experience in equivalent setting (preferred)

Training

None

Language

None

Patient Population

X Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

X Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.

Not applicable to this position

Working Conditions

X Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel.

X May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*

X May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*

X May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.

X Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

____ Other:

____ Not applicable to this position

  • Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.
  • Physical Requirements
  • Physical Demands
  • Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%
  • Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.) X X
  • Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.) X
  • Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.) X
  • Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.) X
  • Stoop, Kneel X
  • Crawling X
  • Climbing X
  • Balance X
  • Bending X
  • Work Position
  • Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%
  • Sitting X
  • Walking X
  • Standing X X
  • Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards
  • Physical Requirements

Perform shift work

____ Not applicable to this position

Hazards

Depth perception

Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents

Exposure to moving mechanical parts

Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy

Exposure to high pitched noises

Other

____ Not applicable to this position

Skills

  • Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills:
  • Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
  • Demonstrates general computer skills including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.
  • Analytical abilities to evaluate patient condition, capabilities and progress.

Soft/Interpersonal Skills

  • Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with co-workers, physicians, patients and families.
  • Requires the ability to work well with all levels of patients, the public and other health care professionals.
  • Demonstrates critical thinking skills.
  • Effective organizational and time management skills.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and complete complex tasks.
  • Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection prevention standards.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality of all work related and sensitive information.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively with people of various cultural and educational backgrounds

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Roper St. Francis Healthcare teammate, you’re part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What We Offer

  • Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
  • Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
  • Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, and short- and long-term disability
  • Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
  • Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department: Rehabilitation Services - Rehab Therapy - Roper Hospital

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a).

Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@RSFH.com.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist evaluates patients, develops individualized treatment plans, and provides skilled therapeutic interventions across various clinical settings. They are also responsible for documenting patient progress, supervising physical therapist assistants, and coordinating care with other healthcare disciplines.

Requirements

Candidates must be a licensed Physical Therapist in the state of practice and possess BLS certification. Two years of experience in an equivalent setting is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningElectronic medical recordsPatient educationClinical supervisionSafety complianceDocumentationCollaboration

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)). 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
Work-life score5.1 / 10 · above average in physical therapyranked against 22,055 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
South Carolina vs national$88k median in South Carolina$94k nationally (−6%)310 state / 12,288 national salary observations
Cost of livingSouth Carolina index 93.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in South Carolina480 active21,907 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 44% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedSouth Carolina physical therapist listings (all specialties): 27% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 26% offer loan repayment500 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 (22,055 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

35 jobs · 31 employers
401k / retirement match
86% this job
CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
40%
Loan repayment
26%
Relocation assistance
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 5.1
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,055 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Roper St. Francis Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Charleston, SC
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive pay
Incentives
Referral bonuses
403(b) with employer contributions
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Prescription coverage

Living in Charleston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$530k
Typical market rent
$2,288/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.0
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.

BEA 2024 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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