Licensed Physical Therapist (PT)

Strides of Strength Therapeutic Services Inc; Chester (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Strides of Strength Therapeutic Services, Inc. seeks a Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) to join our outdoor, nature-based outpatient program that incorporates equine-assisted therapy to help patients grow and heal.

You will work with trained professionals to blend traditional PT with innovative hippotherapy, delivering engaging sessions in a peaceful environment while prioritizing patient-centered care. New graduates are encouraged to apply; flexible scheduling with PRN to full-time potential

Qualifications

• Active SC PT license or eligible for licensure in South Carolina.
• Interest in equine-assisted therapy and outdoor therapy setting.
• Willingness to work outdoors in a nontraditional environment.
• Strong interpersonal and compassionate patient-centered approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outpatient physical therapy in a nature-based setting.
• Collaborate with horse handlers and clinical team.
• Incorporate hippotherapy approaches (AHA training within 12 months).
• Build relationships with patients and families.
• Support mission-driven care and community impact.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Interpersonal skills

Outdoor/ nature-based therapy

Equine-assisted therapy interest

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) in South Carolina

Job description

Licensed Physical Therapist (PRN PT to FT)

Strides of Strength Therapeutic Services, Inc.

Practice Physical Therapy Differently - In Nature

Are you a Physical Therapist looking for more meaningful, engaging work beyond clinic walls? At Strides of Strength Therapeutic Services, we offer a one-of-a-kind outpatient experience where therapy happens outdoors and incorporates equine-assisted services (hippotherapy) to help patients grow, heal, and thrive.

This is an opportunity to reconnect with why you became a therapist - while working in a peaceful, nature-based environment.

Learn more: www.StridesofStrength.org

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide comprehensive therapeutic services and programs that foster physical, emotional, and developmental growth, learning, and healing through evidence-informed practices, adaptive supports, and meaningful equine-assisted interactions in a nature-based setting. We are equally committed to the compassionate stewardship and lifelong care of senior equines, providing them with purposeful sanctuary that prioritizes their wellbeing while creating opportunities for them to continue enriching lives through therapeutic engagement.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) to join our team. In this role, you’ll blend traditional PT skills with innovative, evidence-based approaches in a nature-based setting.

You’ll work alongside trained equine professionals to deliver safe, dynamic, and highly engaging therapy sessions that make a lasting impact on patients and families.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver physical therapy services in a supportive, nature-based outpatient setting
• Incorporate hippotherapy techniques (AHA Training to be completed within one year of hiring)
• Collaborate with horse handlers and team members to ensure safe, effective sessions
• Build meaningful relationships with patients and families
• Contribute to a mission-driven organization focused on growth, healing, and community impact

What We’re Looking For

• Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) in South Carolina
• New graduates encouraged to apply
• Interest in equine-assisted therapy
• Comfort working outdoors in a nontraditional nature-based setting
• Strong interpersonal skills and a compassionate, patient-centered approach
• Horse experience is a plus, but not required

Schedule & Compensation

• Flexible scheduling options (PRN with full-time potential)
• Competitive pay based on experience and credentials
• American Hippotherapy Association (AHA) Training reimbursement available

Why Join Strides of Strength?

• Be part of a supportive, purpose-driven team
• Practice PT in a creative, nontraditional environment
• Make a visible, lasting difference in patients’ lives
• Enjoy working outdoors in a calming, nature-based setting
• Grow your skillset with specialized training opportunities