Home Health Physical Therapist
Manning, SC
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 19, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist for a 13-week contract covering multiple South Carolina counties, with a minimum of 1 year of experience and strong independent practice skills.

Details

• Home health setting serving patients across Clarendon, Sumter, Lee, Darlington, and Florence counties in South Carolina
• Standard working hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Expectation of at least 20 units of in-home patient care per week
• Visit types include routine PT visits, start of care, evaluations, reassessments, supervisory visits, OASIS discharge and recertification visits, and more
• Mileage reimbursement is provided at $0.70/mile starting from the closest branch location or first patient's home

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of physical therapy experience required
• BLS certification required (AHA only)
• Valid state PT license required if applicable
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs and perform frequent walking, standing, bending, and driving
• Full range of motion and ability to perform strenuous movements required for patient care
• Strong independent time management and self-motivation skills required
• Effective communication skills with a diverse patient population required
• Knowledge of state therapy laws and home health regulations (Medicare Conditions of Participation) preferred

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include providing PT services per physician orders, conducting evaluations, reassessments, and OASIS documentation across all visit types
• Works closely with patients, family members, physicians, and agency personnel on a daily basis
• Expected to function independently and manage a personal caseload across multiple counties
• Serves as a clinical education resource for students and volunteers and may assist with performance improvement initiatives
• Must demonstrate knowledge of community resources and agency referral systems
• RTO is limited and may not extend more than 2 consecutive days at a time
• Orientation is limited to no more than 2 weeks
• First-time travelers are not explicitly mentioned as eligible or ineligible for this position