Physical Therapist Assistant

Clinic:  Carolina Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine 

Position:  Physical Therapist Assistant

Location: Lexington, South Carolina
Employment Type:  Full-Time

BONUS: Sign on Bonus Potential

We are Seeking:

Carolina Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine is looking for a compassionate and motivated individual to join our team as a full-time Physical Therapist in our outpatient orthopedic clinic in Lexington. We offer an open teamwork environment, mentorship, and growth opportunities.

Who We Are:

Founded in 2006, Carolina Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine is your local, privately owned outpatient physical therapy practice with 10 convenient locations across the state. Our commitment to excellence is unwavering, reflected in our state-of-the-art clinics equipped with the latest technology.

At Carolina Physical Therapy, we don’t just treat conditions, we empower individuals on their path to well-being! Our hands-on approach, delivered by the most experienced professionals in the region, focuses on immediate issues and guides patients toward strength, mobility and injury prevention. We work collaboratively with each patient, tailoring treatments to individual conditions.

Proudly employing evidence-based treatment protocols, we ensure progress is not just a concept but a measurable reality. With education at our core, we strive to empower our patients with a clear understanding of their treatments.

Join our team of dynamic professionals dedicated to serving the unique needs of our communities. At Carolina Physical Therapy, we work together to help each patient triumph over challenges, through personalized, hands-on-techniques in our cutting-edge facilities. Your path to excellence begins here!

Our Mission:

We pride ourselves on our dedication to our patients by living our mission. At Carolina Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine, our mission is to provide the utmost care, treating each patient with the respect, kindness, and attention they deserve. We achieve this pinnacle of care within an environment filled with unwavering compassion and professionalism, ensuring our commitment to your well-being is the foundation of every interaction.

What You’ll Get:

Entire benefits package equivalent to OVER $20 000 and includes:

• Competitive base pay
• Performance bonus program
• 401(k) matching – 3%
• Profit Sharing
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 6 additional paid holidays
• No Weekends, Only Monday-Friday
• Employee discount plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company pays part of state licensure fees and APTA Membership dues

Continuing Education

• Company sponsored CEU events
• In-service presentations
• CEU allowance
• 3 paid CEU days per year (Option to use this allowance towards mission work)

New Graduate Support

• Additional documentation time
• Gradual patient caseload ramp-up
• 1:1 mentoring sessions (optional)

Work Life Balance

• Company-wide average seeing 11 patients per day
• Flexible Scheduling
• Career Guidance Support

Team Events

• Community engagement through volunteering, mission trips, and philanthropy
• Team building events throughout the year including a team outing to a baseball game
• 3 team parties throughout the year
• Brackets for March Madness and Fantasy Football
• Intramural sports teams, tennis tournaments and running events
• Google Review competitions
• Inclusive team environment with optional social gatherings outside of work hours

Multiple opportunities for professional development, specialization, and leadership

• Carolina PT is proud to state that we are partnered with an ABPTRFE Accredited OCS Residency Program and are currently graduating our first resident!
• Leadership Training
• Clinical Director Training

Investment from a company that wants you to succeed and thrive, both professionally and personally!

What You Have:

• Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapy program
• Current state South Carolina license
• CPR certification
• Exercise, sports rehab, and manual-based skills
• Outgoing and energetic personality
• Responsible individual with a solid work ethic
• Excellent communication and people skills
• New or recent graduates are welcome and encouraged to apply!

What You’ll Do:

• Assess patients to develop and initiate treatment plans based on the evaluation results
• Review the physician's referral (prescription) and the patient's condition and medical records to determine the physical therapy treatment required
• Provide direct patient care by established protocols and patient care guidelines
• Document findings, progress, and instructions to patients and caregivers
• Responsible for patient care performed by assistants and rehabilitation technicians
• Complete a written plan of care, develop goals based on evaluation findings, and develop a comprehensive program to attain goals
• Implement physical therapy treatment program and provide essential physical therapy treatments
• Communicate effectively with patients/caregivers and professional colleagues, including physicians and insurance companies
• Ensure timely documentation, including daily notes, weekly workers' compensation reports, progress reports, initial evaluations, discharge summaries, and incident reports

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