What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orthopedic Physical Therapist -Outpatient Private Practice position at Private Therapy Services?
Overview:
At PTS, you will work one-on-one with patients, use your clinical judgment, and have the time to understand what is driving their symptoms. You will help people recover from orthopedic injuries, surgery, persistent pain, and movement limitations while building the strength and confidence to return to the lives they love.
We are a locally owned, PT-led practice that has served the Charleston community for more than 20 years. We are not a high-volume chain, and we do not believe excellent physical therapy happens when a therapist is juggling multiple patients at once.
We believe it happens when skilled therapists are trusted, supported, and given the time to do exceptional work.
You can expect:
Qualifications:
That is the kind of physical therapy we believe in at Private Therapy Services.
It is also the kind of environment we want to create for our therapists: personal, skilled, collaborative, and deeply focused on doing good work.
If you are ready to leave high-volume care behind and practice with greater focus, purpose, and connection, we would love to meet you!
Responsibilities:
You will combine evidence-based treatment, progressive exercise, patient education, and hands-on care to help patients reduce pain, restore movement, and return safely to work, recreation, athletics, and everyday life.
This role is ideal for a therapist who enjoys solving complex clinical problems, building meaningful patient relationships, and taking ownership of the entire recovery process.
Orthopedic Physical Therapist
Outpatient | True One-on-One Care
Treat one patient at a time. Practice physical therapy the way it was meant to be practiced.
Private Therapy Services is looking for an Orthopedic Physical Therapist who wants more than a packed schedule and a list of protocols.
At PTS, you will work one-on-one with patients, use your clinical judgment, and have the time to understand what is driving their symptoms. You will help people recover from orthopedic injuries, surgery, persistent pain, and movement limitations while building the strength and confidence to return to the lives they love.
We are a locally owned, PT-led practice that has served the Charleston community for more than 20 years. We are not a high-volume chain, and we do not believe excellent physical therapy happens when a therapist is juggling multiple patients at once.
We believe it happens when skilled therapists are trusted, supported, and given the time to do exceptional work.
What Makes This Opportunity Different
At Private Therapy Services, quality care still comes first.
You can expect:
- True one-on-one treatment with the ability to focus fully on each patient
- A diverse orthopedic caseload including spine, joint, sports, post-operative, and chronic pain conditions
- The freedom to evaluate thoughtfully and create individualized plans of care
- A robust monthly bonus program that rewards your contribution
- A collaborative team that values clinical reasoning, hands-on care, and measurable outcomes
- Opportunities to expand your orthopedic and sports rehabilitation expertise
- A PT-owned culture grounded in integrity, hard work, compassion, and service
- A flexible full-time schedule designed to support sustainable clinical practice
- The opportunity to help grow an established practice serving Charleston
What We’re Looking For
- A South Carolina Physical Therapist license or eligibility for licensure
- Strong orthopedic evaluation, clinical reasoning, and treatment skills
- A commitment to individualized, evidence-based patient care
- Clear communication and patient education skills
- A collaborative, dependable, and growth-oriented mindset
- An interest in continued clinical development
- Outpatient orthopedic experience preferred
Why This Role Matters
Patients deserve more than a temporary reduction in symptoms. They deserve a therapist who will listen, identify the source of the problem, and build a clear path back to the activities that matter to them.
That is the kind of physical therapy we believe in at Private Therapy Services.
It is also the kind of environment we want to create for our therapists: personal, skilled, collaborative, and deeply focused on doing good work.
If you are ready to leave high-volume care behind and practice with greater focus, purpose, and connection, we would love to meet you!
The Role
As an Orthopedic Physical Therapist at PTS, you will evaluate and treat patients with a broad range of musculoskeletal conditions, injuries, and post-operative needs.
You will combine evidence-based treatment, progressive exercise, patient education, and hands-on care to help patients reduce pain, restore movement, and return safely to work, recreation, athletics, and everyday life.
This role is ideal for a therapist who enjoys solving complex clinical problems, building meaningful patient relationships, and taking ownership of the entire recovery process.