Outpatient Physical Therapist - Lymphedema Focus

Nealy Pierce, LLC; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

PSLF eligibility

CEU allowance

MedBridge subscription

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Nealy Pierce, LLC partners with a 100% nonprofit hospital system in the Charleston, SC area to hire a full-time Outpatient Physical Therapist specializing in Lymphedema therapy. This permanent, hospital-based role is ideal for a Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT) or an experienced PT with a strong lymphedema background.

You will provide 1:1 patient care with 45-minute blocks, handle a specialty caseload, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver exemplary care in a flexible

Qualifications

• Prior outpatient PT experience required.
• DPT or MPT from an accredited program; CLT certification preferred or strong clinical lymphedema experience.
• Comfortable with MLD, compression therapy, and patient education.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 patient care with 45-minute treatment blocks.
• Manage a specialty caseload including lymphedema, oncology rehab, post-surgical cases, and venous insufficiency in a hospital-based outpatient setting.

Skills

Outpatient PT

Lymphedema therapy

CLT certification

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

DPT or MPT

Job description

Outpatient Physical Therapist | Lymphedema (CLT) | Charleston SC Area | PSLF + $3K Sign-On

We're partnering with a 100% nonprofit hospital system in the Charleston, SC area to hire a full-time Outpatient Physical Therapist with a specialty focus in Lymphedema therapy. This is a permanent, hospital-based outpatient role, ideal for a Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT) or experienced PT with strong lymphedema clinical background.

Why This Lymphedema PT Role Stands Out:

• Hospital-based outpatient clinic in coastal South Carolina, minutes from the beach
• PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness) — 100% nonprofit hospital system
• 1:1 patient care with 45-minute treatment blocks, no dovetailed schedules
• Maximum 8 patients per day — real time to practice MLD, compression, and patient education the right way
• Specialty caseload: lymphedema therapy, oncology rehab, complex post-surgical cases, post-mastectomy, post-prostatectomy, and venous insufficiency
• Multi-disciplinary team of experienced therapists to collaborate with
• Flexible scheduling: 4x10s, 5x8s, or a customized 40-hour week

Compensation & Benefits:

• $3,000 sign-on bonus
• PSLF eligible through nonprofit hospital employer
• $500 annual CEU allowance
• Paid MedBridge subscription
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• Retirement plan with employer contribution

Ideal Candidate:

• DPT or MPT from an accredited program (not open to new grads for this role)
• Prior outpatient PT experience required
• Lymphedema certification (CLT) or strong clinical experience treating lymphedema patients
• Comfortable with MLD (manual lymphatic drainage), compression therapy, and patient education
• Servant leader mindset, passion for patient-centered care, team-oriented

About the Charleston Area:

Charleston is one of the most desirable places to live in the country. Coastal lifestyle, nationally recognized food scene, historic downtown, and year-round outdoor access. A destination market for experienced PTs looking for a meaningful clinical role in a city they'll actually love living in.

About Nealy Pierce:

Nealy Pierce specializes in permanent PT, OT, and SLP placements with hospital systems nationwide. We take the time to understand your situation and what matters most to you before recommending any opportunity. Browse current openings at NealyPierce.com/Job or email [e-mail].