Outpatient Physical Therapist
Florence, SC
Olaro
5x8 hrs, Days

Outpatient Physical Therapist - Travel/Contract Position

Location: Florence, South Carolina
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Outpatient Physical Therapist)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 5 days a week, 8 hours per day (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM)
• Weekend Requirement: No
• On-call Requirement: No
• Holiday Requirement: Possibly
• Floating: Possibly required within scope to meet facility needs or float between like units/sister facilities
• Local Radius: 60 miles
• Locals Accepted: No
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks

Experience & Licensure Requirements

• Years of Experience Required: 1 year in specialty
• Prior Travel Experience: Required (First-time travelers NOT accepted)
• License Required: South Carolina or Multi-State Compact Physical Therapist License at start of contract
• Certifications Required: Basic Life Support (BLS)

Facility & Work Environment

• Hospital-based outpatient rehab unit
• Charting system: Epic
• Free parking available
• Scrub color: Pewter

Certifications & Training Requirements

• BLS: AHA or ARC only, must be valid beyond 30 days from start
• ACLS: AHA or ARC only (as applicable)
• PALS: AHA or ARC only (as applicable)
• NRP: AHA/AAP only (as applicable)
• Other Certifications: Check with facility for unit-specific requirements
• Orientation: Completion of facility-specific orientation modules (approx. 4 hours) prior to start is mandatory
• Photo for Badge: Passport-style photo required

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, including:

  • SSN Trace
  • County, State, National Criminal Checks
  • Sex Offender Registry
  • FACIS 3
  • International searches required
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education verification generally not required for this facility
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references required
• Performance evaluation dated within 12 months of start required
• Employment application/resume required
• Skills checklist updated annually (if applicable)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam: Initial and updated annually, attesting ability to meet physical demands
• TB Testing:

  • 2-step PPD or Quantiferon Gold within 90 days of contract start (T-spot not permitted)
  • If positive, proof of chest X-ray required
• Vaccinations:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines; boosters if low titer
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines; boosters if low titer
  • Flu vaccine required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30), or medical/religious exemption accepted (no declinations)
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• COVID-19: Vaccines highly preferred but not required; vaccination records must be uploaded or declination form completed
• Respirator Clearance: Annual medical clearance required for patient-facing travelers

Additional Notes

• Hurricane season (June-November) may require assignment to emergency response teams
• Facility may require signed agreements and acknowledgments prior to start (e.g., Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, HIPAA Attestation)
• Radiation badge required only for certain departments (not applicable for outpatient PT)
• Travelers must complete all required documentation and training prior to orientation and start date

This position is suitable for experienced outpatient physical therapists with at least 1 year of experience and prior travel contract experience, holding the appropriate licensure and certifications, and able to comply with the facility's health, background, and training requirements.