Outpatient Physical Therapist
Columbia, SC
Jackson Therapy Partners
5x8 hrs

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others? Join a traveling Physical Therapist role in Columbia, SC at an outpatient clinic where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing life in a new location. Apply now and a recruiter will reach out with more details.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA.
• Active South Carolina Physical Therapist license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Outpatient physical therapy experience required, including evaluation and development of individualized treatment plans with 60-minute initial evaluations and 30-minute follow-ups preferred.
• Experience with documentation in electronic medical records, goal writing, letters of medical necessity, and charge entry in compliance with payer and clinic requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and delegate discipline-specific therapy services and participate in student clinical education.
• Adherence to state practice act, professional code of conduct, and completion of required continuing education.
• Preferred: Experience in a high-volume outpatient setting and familiarity with safe patient handling procedures.

Assignment Details

• Facility type: Outpatient clinic.
• Shift pattern: 5x8 schedule.
• Duration: 13 week assignment with client interest in longer-term engagement.
• Patient visit structure: 60-minute evaluations and 30-minute follow-ups.

Location Highlights

Columbia, SC offers accessible outdoor recreation and a growing cultural scene. Riverfront Park and the Congaree River are within the city providing waterfront access and paddle sport opportunities, with Congaree National Park about a 25–30 minute drive offering old-growth floodplain forest and hiking trails. The Vista and Main Street districts feature art galleries, theaters, and restaurants within a 5–15 minute commute from downtown, supporting an urban lifestyle with frequent festivals and dining options. The city is also home to the South Carolina State House and multiple museums, with Columbia Metropolitan Airport a 15–20 minute drive for regional travel, fitting clinicians seeking suburban-urban balance and convenient transit connections.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your time and responsiveness. A competitive benefits package is available starting your first day. Benefits include weekly pay, comprehensive medical options, 401k matching, 24/7 recruiter support, referral bonuses, paid housing options, and travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join as a travel Physical Therapist to gain flexibility, stability, and professional growth. Opportunities include direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts supported by recruiter guidance and resources for career development.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.