Physical Therapist (Full-Time)
full-time•Easley
About this role
Description
Physical Therapist (PT)
Where Your Work Feels Meaningful — and Your Team Feels Like Family
Foothills Retirement Community – Easley, SC
Faith-Based Nonprofit | In-House Therapy Model | Full-Time
Your Next Step Might Be the One That Feels Like Home
If you’re looking for a place where your clinical judgment is trusted, your work truly matters, and your team feels like a community — Foothills may be the perfect fit.
At Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina (PCSC), therapy is relational, purpose-driven, and rooted in a model that prioritizes quality, autonomy, and genuine connection over productivity quotas or corporate mandates.
A Day in the Life at Foothills
Your day starts with an informal, collaborative therapy huddle to connect, plan, and align as a team. From there, you provide one-on-one, individualized treatment with full autonomy in your clinical approach.
You’ll care for a mix of short-term rehab residents recovering from illness or injury and outpatient residents with orthopedic or neuromuscular conditions, offering meaningful variety across the continuum.
Documentation is completed during or between sessions using an iPad and supported by a culture that values quality care without corporate productivity pressure.
Throughout the day, you collaborate closely with an engaged interdisciplinary team, float among multiple levels of care, and join weekly discharge and transitions meetings to keep care plans cohesive.
You end your day knowing your work makes a real difference — supported by a positive, collaborative, faith-driven team and the stability of a nonprofit in-house model that prioritizes people over profit.
What Makes Foothills Unique
1. A True In-House Therapy Model
· Care decisions are guided by clinical reasoning, not external corporate mandates.
2. A Strong, Stable Team
· Foothills is known for long tenure, low turnover, and a genuinely collaborative culture.
3. High Demand From University Partners
· Foothills regularly receives clinical rotation requests from universities across the state, reflecting our strong mentorship and clinical education reputation.
4. Flexibility, Variety & Clinical Depth
· Treat across SNF, outpatient, and IL/AL settings with opportunities to shape growing specialty pathways.
5. Investment in Therapist Growth
· Advanced programming in Parkinson’s care, pelvic health, vestibular rehab, aquatic therapy, and more.
Recognized for Excellence
PCSC has earned U.S. News & World Report’s Best Nursing Homes for Short-Term Rehabilitation for three consecutive years across all campuses.
Voices From Foothills
o “I’m so thankful to work in a place where learning is encouraged and supported. The training I completed this weekend immediately helped my patients — one even said she could feel a difference the next day. I’m excited to bring these skills back to our residents and our team.”
— Occupational Therapist
o “Our Director of Rehab leads with a style that is both supportive and empowering. She gives you the space to practice with confidence while always being available when you need guidance or a second set of eyes.”
— Physical Therapist
o “What stands out about Foothills is how committed we are to developing both our team and the next generation of therapists. Students aren’t just ‘rotations’; they’re part of the department. Teaching and mentoring keeps our whole team growing.”
— Occupational Therapist
Your Role as a Physical Therapist
- Provide one-on-one PT services across SNF, outpatient, and IL/AL settings
- Develop individualized care plans aligned with resident goals
- Collaborate closely with nursing, physicians, chaplains, and life enrichment
- Participate in weekly discharge and transitions meetings
- Contribute to program development and quality initiatives
- Support clinical education and student mentorship
What We Offer
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary + sign-on bonus
- Flexible scheduling (FT or PT)
- Generous PTO + holiday appreciation bonus
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
- Student loan repayment support (up to $25,000; PCSC pays 90% of the minimum monthly payment)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
- MedBridge subscription + CEUs + licensure reimbursement
- Supported or fully funded advanced certifications (LSVT BIG, vestibular, lymphedema, etc.)
- Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
Long-Term Stability & Organizational Strength
- Exceptionally low therapy turnover across PCSC
- In-house model successfully operating for over six years
- Statewide reputation for excellence in senior living, culture, and clinical outcomes
Requirements
What You Bring
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
- Current or eligible SC PT licensure
- Strong communication and clinical reasoning skills
- A desire to practice in a mission-driven, relationship-centered environment
- Experience in senior living or post-acute care is appreciated but not required
Ready to Learn More? Let’s Make It Easy.
Apply in one step — text or email Matt directly to start the conversation.
Contact:
Matt Schorner
Divisional Director of Rehabilitation Services
Email: [email protected]
Work Cell: 803-351-0912 (call or text)
What you'll do
- Provide one-on-one physical therapy services across various settings and develop individualized care plans aligned with resident goals. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and participate in program development and quality initiatives.
About Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina
Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina (PCSC) is a well-established and trusted organization enriching the lives of seniors and their loved ones for more than 60 years. As a non-profit, we live our mission and embrace our values of Relationships, Service, Teamwork, and Excellence in everything we do. At PCSC, we strive to provide retirement lifestyles which meet today’s expectations for high quality of living for each of our residents.
PCSC’s strong tradition of mission-driven service and care is reflected throughout our six communities across South Carolina. While upholding a strong financial foundation, we also work daily to enrich the spiritual, physical, and emotional well-being of residents, with our deep heritage leading the way.
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As a Physical Therapist (Full-Time) at Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina, you will: provide one-on-one physical therapy services across various settings and develop individualized care plans aligned with resident goals. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and participate in program development and quality initiatives..
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