Outpatient Physical Therapist
Florence, SC
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Outpatient Physical Therapist (Travel/Contract)

Location: Florence, South Carolina
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Work setting: Hospital-based outpatient rehab unit
• Shift: Day shift, 5 days a week, 8 hours per day (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM)
• Weekend requirement: No
• On-call requirement: No
• Holiday requirement: Possible
• Floating: May be required to float within scope to meet facility needs or between like units/sister facilities
• Locals not accepted
• Local radius: 60 miles
• Guaranteed hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in South Carolina
• Minimum 1 year of Physical Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• One completed travel assignment as a Physical Therapist
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA or ARC accepted)

Certifications (Additional)

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – AHA or ARC only (check unit-specific requirements)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – AHA or ARC only, if required
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – AHA/AAP only, if required
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit; verify with recruiter or facility

Background and Compliance Requirements

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

  • SSN Trace
  • Statewide and 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 not required for this facility
• Drug screening: 10-panel urine drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Performance evaluation dated within 12 months of start
• Employment application/resume required

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam: Initial and updated annually, attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap: Required within 10 years of start or declination form completed
• Tuberculosis screening:

  • 2-step PPD or Quantiferon Gold within 90 days of contract start (T-spot not accepted)
  • If positive, proof of chest X-ray required
• Annual TB questionnaire completion required
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
• Hepatitis B: Titer or vaccine series required; declination form accepted with conditions
• Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Aug 1 – Mar 31)
• COVID-19 vaccination: Not required but highly preferred; vaccination records must be uploaded or declination form completed
• Drug testing: 10-panel urine drug screen within 90 days of start

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Photo for badge: Clear, passport-style photo with solid light background, frontal view only
• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules prior to start (approx. 4 hours)
• Signed documents prior to start:

  • Assignment Acknowledgment
  • Code of Conduct (review only)
  • Employee Confidentiality Agreement
  • HIPAA Confidentiality Agreement
  • Systems User Agreement
  • User Access Request
  • Job Description acknowledgment
• Respirator clearance: Annual medical clearance required for all patient-facing travelers
• Radiation badge: Not required for Physical Therapists

Additional Notes

• Hurricane season (June–November) may require assignment to emergency response teams; avoid confirming new or extension contracts during peak months (August–September) if this is a concern
• Facility uses Epic for charting
• Free parking available
• All required documents (I-9, driver’s license/state ID, social security card) must be provided and verified prior to start

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this outpatient physical therapist travel contract position.