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ProMotion Rehab and Sports Medicine
Lake City, South Carolina

Physical Therapist Technician - PRN

Physical TherapistPer Diem

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$10-$14/hr

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Job Description

Kickstart Your Career in Physical Therapy – Join Our Team Today!

Are you passionate about helping others and interested in a future in physical therapy or a related healthcare field? This is your chance to get hands-on clinical experience, work directly with licensed professionals, and make a meaningful impact on patients' lives — starting now.

At ProMotion Rehab and Sports Medicine, we're looking for energetic, service-driven individuals who want to learn, grow, and be part of a supportive, high-performing team. Whether you're preparing for PT or OT school or simply exploring the healthcare field, this role offers valuable experience you can take anywhere.

What You'll Do

As a Physical Therapist Technician, you'll be an essential part of our outpatient clinic team, ensuring our patients receive the highest level of care and our clinic runs smoothly. Your day will include:

  • Assisting physical therapists during patient treatments
  • Preparing and cleaning treatment areas and equipment
  • Supporting front desk operations (scheduling, answering phones)
  • Maintaining cleanliness and organization throughout the clinic
  • Delivering an exceptional, 5-star customer experience every time

What We're Looking For

This position is ideal for students or recent graduates preparing for physical therapy school or occupational therapy school. We're seeking individuals who bring:

  • A strong interest in a career in PT, OT, or PTA
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills
  • A team-oriented mindset and positive energy
  • The ability to multitask in a fast-paced clinical setting
  • A high school diploma or equivalent (must be 18+)
  • Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Our Core Values

These aren't just words on a wall — they're how we show up every day, and what we'll be looking for in you.

FUN – We bring energy to the clinic. Patients feel it, and so does the team.

EXCELLENCE – We hold a high standard for care and for each other, especially when it's busy.

EDUCATION – We invest in growth, for our patients and for our team. This role is built to teach you.

COMMUNITY – We show up for each other. You'll never be on an island here.

Why Join Us

  • Gain direct, hands-on patient care experience
  • Work side-by-side with licensed physical therapists
  • Flexible schedule to accommodate classes or family commitments
  • Build skills and references to strengthen your grad school applications

Take the next step toward your future in physical therapy — apply today and start growing with ProMotion!

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Technician assists licensed professionals with patient treatments and maintains the cleanliness and organization of the clinic. They also support front desk operations and ensure an exceptional customer experience for all patients.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be at least 18 years old. A strong interest in a career in physical or occupational therapy and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs are required.

Key Skills

Physical therapy assistanceMultitaskingClinical supportEquipment maintenanceTeamwork

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 13% are remote, 48% have no call, 65% require no weekends.

In South Carolina, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (247 salary observations; 1,269 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (10,394 salary observations; 56,600 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 ~$25k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $27k in an average-cost state. 60.6% of South Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution22 jobs

6
<$100k
1
$104k
3
$120k-140k
10
$140k-160k
2
$160k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs · 23 employers

401k / retirement match
58%
CME allowance
54%
Sign-on bonus
25%
Loan repayment
8%
PSLF eligible
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Transition Care Telemetry · San Juan Capistrano, California

$80-$110/hr
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist (PT) – PRNPer Diem

Concierge Home Care · St. Cloud, Florida

$70-$100/hr
#3

Home Care Physical Therapist- Independent Contractor (Union County)

$74-$95/hr
#4

Home Care Physical Therapist- Per Diem (Ocean County)

$72-$95/hr
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 4.8
Better work-life than 70% of Physical Therapy Aide / Tech listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 131 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Lake City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$133k
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
86.8
State income tax
Up to 6.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026).

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

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

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About ProMotion Rehab and Sports Medicine

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

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Schedule
Hands-on Clinical Experience
Mentorship from Licensed PTs