Physical Therapist Assistant- Outpatient - Full-Time

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$28-$30/hr

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Job Description

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  • Physical Therapist Assistant | Aiken SC | Outpatient | Hourly Salary $28-$30 | Full-Time
  • Company Story
  • Delivering clinical excellence for over 15 years.

South Aiken Physical Therapy and Wellness is a physical therapist-owned private practice that has been providing exceptional physical therapy services since 2007. We have an extraordinary employee retention rate and average years of service.

We work together.

We have a strong, collaborative team of therapy professionals committed to working together. If you are searching for a fantastic team to join and develop your clinical skills with, we would love to support you. Clinicians should work in an environment where they feel valued, heard, and equipped to grow in their careers.

Our patients are what drives us.

We treat each patient as we would want ourselves and our families to be treated. We are committed to providing the most personalized and skilled physical therapy service possible in a warm and friendly environment.

  • Job Overview & Work Site
  • What we treat.

Our patient population primarily consists of musculoskeletal and orthopedic conditions. We carry a blended non-surgical and post-operative caseload with a great mix of sport-specific rehab and joint and spine management.

How we do it.

We maintain an appropriate caseload and understand how valuable time is with patients so they can receive the best care available.

We come alongside our therapists during their professional growth journey, offering specialty certifications and individualized professional development.

What Do You Want to Do?

Do you have a strong specific interest or passion? We'll help you get there. We can support specialty therapy services.

Where do you want to go?

As a growing company we offer opportunities for advancement. If you desire to become a clinic leader, or director, start a new clinic, or be a clinical instructor, to name a few, we can help you reach the professional goals you have set for yourself.

Do your best work while living your best life!

Benefits

  • Benefits for Full-Time Employees include but are not limited to:
  • Loan assistance program
  • Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
  • 401K with 50% employer match up to 6%
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time off
  • Full-time benefit options start at 30 hours per week
  • Company-paid employee life insurance
  • Voluntary life insurance options
  • Short-term and Long-term disability options
  • Employee assistance program (including mental health services)
  • Wellness Program

Benefits for Part-Time Employees Include

  • Paid time off
  • Holiday pay
  • 401K with 50% employer match up to 6% per check

PRN Provided Competitive Hourly Rate

  • Flexible schedule
  • 401K with 50% employer match up to 6% per check
  • Competitive hourly rate
  • License & Experience

Requirements for This Position Include the Following

  • Graduate (current or pending) from an accredited physical therapist assistant program
  • Active or pending state physical therapist assistant license
  • Professional Development

Varying Clinical Career Paths

We understand that each therapist has unique interests and aspirations. Whether you’re drawn to a specialty area or eager to expand your expertise, we’ll provide the resources and support you need to make it happen. Together, we’ll help you turn your professional aspirations into reality.

  • Individualized Clinical and Professional Development Program Options:
  • Advanced Certifications/Training Courses
  • Annual CEU allowance
  • Paid professional, association, and one section dues

Support During Transitions

  • Mentorship Program
  • Graduated caseload ramp-up time
  • Max
  • USD $30.00/Hr.
  • Annual Incentive Bonus Up To

Key Responsibilities

Provide personalized and skilled physical therapy services to patients with musculoskeletal and orthopedic conditions. Collaborate with a team of professionals to deliver high-quality care while supporting clinical growth and development.

Requirements

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program. An active or pending state physical therapist assistant license is required.

Key Skills

Musculoskeletal rehabilitationOrthopedic rehabilitationPost-operative careSport-specific rehabilitationJoint managementClinical documentationPatient care

Physical Therapist Career Context

In South Carolina, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (361 salary observations; 1,230 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,883 salary observations; 56,734 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; 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 ~$60k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $64k in an average-cost state. 60.6% of South Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top PTA Jobs

6 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution5 jobs

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<$70k
3
$70k-75k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution6 jobs · 5 employers

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Higher = better work-life balance

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$27-$35/hr
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$27-$35/hr
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$23.5-$34.5/hr
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$26-$33/hr
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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.

Living in Aiken

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$298k
Typical market rent
$1,387/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.9
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.

BEA 2024 · Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About South Aiken Physical Therapy & Wellness

Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists
Aiken, South Carolina
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Loan Assistance Program
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
401K with 50% Employer Match up to 6%
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Company-Paid Employee Life Insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability