Orthopedic Physical Therapist Jobs in South Carolina
Orthopedic Physical Therapist jobs in South Carolina are open across Charleston, Columbia, and Florence and other South Carolina metros, with employers like Medical University of South Carolina, Prisma Health, and Novant Health hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Summary
Plans and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to principles and practices of occupational therapy. Participates in operational and clinical functions for the department, hospital and corporation. Provides direction and assistance to Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapy Students, and Therapy Aides in the area of patient care. Complies with laws and regulations of appropriate state and federal agencies and Joint Commission guidelines. An advanced level of clinical and interpersonal skills is required. Expected to exhibit behaviors that support the purpose statements of the department and hospital.
Essential Functions
- All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference
- Performs appropriate initial occupational therapy evaluations and re-evaluations and designs an occupational therapy plan of care
- Demonstrates advanced knowledge of diagnoses/conditions seen in occupational therapy
- Selects, performs, and interprets the results of OT examinations of neurological, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and pulmonary systems
- Performs and interprets standardized evaluations appropriate for the patient
- Identifies actual or potential problems that would impact the OT treatment plan as well as the overall patient plan of care
- Establishes specific treatment goals based on the results of the initial assessment
- Designs the treatment plan appropriate for the patient's age, educational level, and cultural background
- Designs a plan of intervention that is coordinated and integrated with other services
- Revises the treatment plan as indicated
- Implements and manages a specific and comprehensive treatment plan, and participates in patient discharge planning
- Demonstrates working knowledge of various Occupational Therapy techniques with flexibility and creativity in the implementation of these therapy techniques
- Interacts regularly with others involved in the patient's care to incorporate an interdisciplinary treatment approach for coordinated quality care
- Demonstrates awareness and use of proper safety measures regarding the patients, others in the treatment area and self
- Reassesses patient status in response to treatments and goal achievement, redefines problems and modifies goals and treatments as indicated
- Provides information regarding discharge and follow-up services as indicated which may include a referral to other community resources
- Participates in patient and family education process
- Provides education and training to patients, families, and caregivers regarding diagnoses, progress, and long-term functional outcomes
- Completes the Plan of Care and Patient/Family Education Documentation
- Teaches, counsels, and communicates with the patient/family/caregiver educational information related to the patient's diagnosis/condition
- Provides educational material to patients/families as indicated
- Complies with departmental policies for documentation
- Documentation is in compliance with the chart review audit components
- Documents all aspects of assessment, planning, treatment, and discharge in the medical record in a legible and timely manner
- Goals are appropriate and measurable within a specified time frame
- Treatment notes are clear, succinct, and contain information regarding treatment progression
- Appropriate abbreviations and medical terminology are utilized
- Attends staff meetings, team meetings, and mandatory in-services as scheduled
- Initiates and manages assignments in a timely and thorough manner
- Assists with care and maintenance of departmental equipment and supplies
- Completes charge/productivity documentation and enters charges in an accurate and timely manner
- Demonstrates willingness to assist and is respectful of the rights of other team members
- Complies with department policies and procedure
- Demonstrates behaviors that support the purpose statement of Prisma Health and demonstrates good judgement in selecting the proper mode of communication which conveys a favorable image of the therapy department and Prisma Health
- Assumes any additional team/department responsibilities as assigned by department leadership
- Provides supervision/mentorship to Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants and Rehab Aides
- Exercises sound judgment in delegating task to Occupational Therapy Assistants and Rehab Techs
- Provides feedback on performance in a professional, tactful and beneficial manner
- Provides supervision to Occupational Therapy students as assigned
- Participates in student orientation and provides effective learning experiences, feedback and timely evaluation
- Meets the team/department productivity standards
- Complies with the established standards of efficient scheduling to maintain appropriate levels of productivity
- Establishes annual goals related to stated corporate and department initiatives
- Provides supporting information related to the progress made toward achieving established annual goals
- Supports corporate leadership initiatives
- Conscientiously seeks consultation or supervision
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities
This is a non-management job that will report to a Supervisor, Manager, or Director.
Minimum Requirements
- Education - Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an NBCOT approved program
- Experience - No previous experience required
In Lieu Of
NA
Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses
- State specific OT Licensure from the Board of OT Examiners or OT Compact Commission
- BLS
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrates clinical competency based on patient's age
- Effective at data conversion
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Location
101 Business Park Blvd Columbia
Facility
1510 Richland Hospital
Department
15807370 Physical Therapy
Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Job Summary
Plans and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to principles and practices of occupational therapy. Participates in operational and clinical functions for the department, hospital and corporation. Provides direction and assistance to Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapy Students, and Therapy Aides in the area of patient care. Complies with laws and regulations of appropriate state and federal agencies and Joint Commission guidelines. An advanced level of clinical and interpersonal skills is required. Expected to exhibit behaviors that support the purpose statements of the department and hospital.
Essential Functions
- All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference
- Performs appropriate initial occupational therapy evaluations and re-evaluations and designs an occupational therapy plan of care
- Demonstrates advanced knowledge of diagnoses/conditions seen in occupational therapy
- Selects, performs, and interprets the results of OT examinations of neurological, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and pulmonary systems
- Performs and interprets standardized evaluations appropriate for the patient
- Identifies actual or potential problems that would impact the OT treatment plan as well as the overall patient plan of care
- Establishes specific treatment goals based on the results of the initial assessment
- Designs the treatment plan appropriate for the patient's age, educational level, and cultural background
- Designs a plan of intervention that is coordinated and integrated with other services
- Revises the treatment plan as indicated
- Implements and manages a specific and comprehensive treatment plan, and participates in patient discharge planning
- Demonstrates working knowledge of various Occupational Therapy techniques with flexibility and creativity in the implementation of these therapy techniques
- Interacts regularly with others involved in the patient's care to incorporate an interdisciplinary treatment approach for coordinated quality care
- Demonstrates awareness and use of proper safety measures regarding the patients, others in the treatment area and self
- Reassesses patient status in response to treatments and goal achievement, redefines problems and modifies goals and treatments as indicated
- Provides information regarding discharge and follow-up services as indicated which may include a referral to other community resources
- Participates in patient and family education process
- Provides education and training to patients, families, and caregivers regarding diagnoses, progress, and long-term functional outcomes
- Completes the Plan of Care and Patient/Family Education Documentation
- Teaches, counsels, and communicates with the patient/family/caregiver educational information related to the patient's diagnosis/condition
- Provides educational material to patients/families as indicated
- Complies with departmental policies for documentation
- Documentation is in compliance with the chart review audit components
- Documents all aspects of assessment, planning, treatment, and discharge in the medical record in a legible and timely manner
- Goals are appropriate and measurable within a specified time frame
- Treatment notes are clear, succinct, and contain information regarding treatment progression
- Appropriate abbreviations and medical terminology are utilized
- Attends staff meetings, team meetings, and mandatory in-services as scheduled
- Initiates and manages assignments in a timely and thorough manner
- Assists with care and maintenance of departmental equipment and supplies
- Completes charge/productivity documentation and enters charges in an accurate and timely manner
- Demonstrates willingness to assist and is respectful of the rights of other team members
- Complies with department policies and procedure
- Demonstrates behaviors that support the purpose statement of Prisma Health and demonstrates good judgement in selecting the proper mode of communication which conveys a favorable image of the therapy department and Prisma Health
- Assumes any additional team/department responsibilities as assigned by department leadership
- Provides supervision/mentorship to Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants and Rehab Aides
- Exercises sound judgment in delegating task to Occupational Therapy Assistants and Rehab Techs
- Provides feedback on performance in a professional, tactful and beneficial manner
- Provides supervision to Occupational Therapy students as assigned
- Participates in student orientation and provides effective learning experiences, feedback and timely evaluation
- Meets the team/department productivity standards
- Complies with the established standards of efficient scheduling to maintain appropriate levels of productivity
- Establishes annual goals related to stated corporate and department initiatives
- Provides supporting information related to the progress made toward achieving established annual goals
- Supports corporate leadership initiatives
- Conscientiously seeks consultation or supervision
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities
This is a non-management job that will report to a Supervisor, Manager, or Director.
Minimum Requirements
- Education - Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an NBCOT approved program
- Experience - No previous experience required
In Lieu Of
NA
Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses
- State specific OT Licensure from the Board of OT Examiners or OT Compact Commission
- BLS
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrates clinical competency based on patient's age
- Effective at data conversion
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Location
101 Business Park Blvd Columbia
Facility
1510 Richland Hospital
Department
15807370 Physical Therapy
Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.
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Orthopedic Physical Therapist Job Market in South Carolina
A snapshot from current South Carolina openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Medical University of South Carolina8
- Prisma Health3
- Novant Health2
- McLeod Health1
- Rehab Employee Services1
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services9
- Education6
What South Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in orthopedic physical therapist jobs across South Carolina.
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited program
- Active state physical therapy licensure in the state of employment
- Experience with post-surgical orthopedic rehabilitation and manual therapy techniques
- Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) certification preferred or required
- Proficiency with electronic medical records and documentation systems such as WebPT or Epic
- CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification current and maintained
Orthopedic Physical Therapist Jobs in South Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How many orthopedic physical therapist jobs are there in South Carolina?
There are 15+ orthopedic physical therapist openings in South Carolina on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Charleston, Columbia, and Florence. New positions post regularly as employers across South Carolina hire.
How much do orthopedic physical therapists make in South Carolina?
Orthopedic physical therapists in South Carolina earn a median of about $101,330 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $72,810 for the lowest 10% to over $123,480 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which South Carolina cities have the most orthopedic physical therapist jobs?
Charleston, Columbia, and Florence have the most orthopedic physical therapist openings in South Carolina right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire orthopedic physical therapists in South Carolina?
Employers hiring orthopedic physical therapists in South Carolina include Medical University of South Carolina, Prisma Health, and Novant Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote orthopedic physical therapist jobs in South Carolina?
Yes. About 0% of orthopedic physical therapist openings tied to South Carolina are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in South Carolina metros.
How do I apply for orthopedic physical therapist jobs in South Carolina?
You can apply to orthopedic physical therapist jobs in South Carolina directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred South Carolina location, then apply to each one that fits.
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