Travel Outpatient Physical Therapist
Cades, SC
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Physical Therapist (Outpatient) - Travel/Contract Position

Location: Cades, South Carolina
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation

Position Details

• Shift: Days, Monday through Thursday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Friday 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
• Patient Ratio: 1:1 (45 minutes per session)
• Weekends: Not required
• On-call: No
• Floating: No floating between units or sister facilities
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 2+ years
• License: South Carolina Physical Therapist License required
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) required (AHA or ARC only)
• First-time travelers: Accepted
• Local Radius: 60 miles (locals not accepted)

Facility Information

• Outpatient facility, not located on a hospital campus
• Charting system: Epic
• Free parking available
• Scrub color: Charcoal Gray

Documentation & Compliance Requirements

Licensing & Certifications

• South Carolina PT license primary source verification required
• BLS certification (AHA or ARC only), must be valid beyond 30 days from start date
• Other certifications (if applicable): ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM, NIH Stroke, IV Certification (for select LPNs), Tech Cert Verification (national certifications for allied professionals)
• NURSYS verification required for applicable licenses
• Radiation badge required only if assigned to OR, Cath Lab, EP Lab, or Radiology (not required for Ultrasound Techs)

Background Checks

• Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Includes SSN trace, statewide, national criminal, sex offender registry, FACIS 3, and international searches
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education verification not required for this facility

Health & Immunization

• Initial physical exam, updated annually, attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination form required
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days of start (2-step PPD or Quantiferon Gold not accepted; T-spot or Q-Gold accepted)
• Annual TB questionnaire required
• Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; low titer requires boosters
• Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination required
• Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; low titer requires boosters
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Seasonal flu vaccine required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30), medical/religious exemptions accepted but no declinations
• COVID-19 vaccination not required but highly preferred; vaccination records must be uploaded or declination form completed
• Respirator medical clearance required annually for patient-facing roles

Facility Specific Documents & Training

• First Day Instructions and OurDay modules must be completed prior to start (approx. 2-6 hours depending on campus)
• Passport-style photo for badge required
• Signed assignment acknowledgment, code of conduct, employee confidentiality agreement, HR policy manual, systems user agreement, user access request, job description, HIPAA confidentiality agreement required prior to start
• Orientation modules must be completed before orientation; failure to complete results in being sent home
• Proof of 2 clinical references required
• Performance evaluation dated within 12 months of start required
• Complete employment application/resume required
• Skills checklist updated annually required for applicable units

Additional Notes

• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• All required documents and certifications must be valid and uploaded prior to start
• Candidates with certifications expiring within 30 days of start must renew or have a course scheduled before starting
• Education verification is not required for this facility
• Work history verification is not required for this facility

This position offers a structured outpatient physical therapy role with no weekend or on-call requirements, ideal for therapists with at least 2 years of experience holding a South Carolina PT license and current BLS certification.