Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) – Multiple South Carolina Locations

Relient Health•Columbia, SC

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Relient Health is recruiting licensed Physical Therapist Assistants for full-time, in-person, direct-hire permanent placement opportunities in South Carolina. Positions are available across rehabilitation departments and may be in skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, retirement communities, hospitals, outpatient clinics, pediatric settings, or home health, depending on the location. Openings are listed in Inman, North Charleston, Saint Matthews, Summerville, Cheraw, Georgetown, and additional South Carolina markets. These are not travel, contract, or PRN positions. The role is exclusively for Physical Therapist Assistants and is not a CNA, nursing assistant, medical assistant, therapy aide, or technician position. The PTA delivers physical therapy treatments as directed by a supervising Physical Therapist, helps implement individualized treatment plans, and provides compassionate care in appropriate rehabilitation settings. The role includes documenting care in electronic medical record systems, collaborating with physical therapists and other rehabilitation and medical staff, and promoting mobility, functional independence, and patient safety. The listed compensation range is $26–$34 per hour, varying by market, setting, and experience. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k), paid time off, and continuing education support. Some locations offer relocation assistance or sign-on bonuses. Relient Health also offers candidates transparent communication, market-specific insight, interview preparation, offer negotiation support, and assistance with licensure transfers and relocation.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program.
Active South Carolina PTA license, or eligibility for or pending licensure.
Ability to work full-time in one of the listed South Carolina markets.
Authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

New PTA graduates from accredited programs pursuing South Carolina licensure are considered suitable candidates.
PTAs relocating to South Carolina are considered suitable candidates.
Experience in SNF or mixed-setting rehabilitation roles is a target candidate profile.

Responsibilities

Deliver physical therapy treatments as directed by the supervising Physical Therapist.
Assist in implementing individualized treatment plans.
Provide quality, compassionate care across appropriate rehabilitation settings.
Document care in EMR systems according to state, federal, and facility standards.
Collaborate with Physical Therapists, rehabilitation teams, and nursing and medical staff.
Promote mobility, functional independence, and patient safety.