Physical Therapist - Outpatient
Cades, SC
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Physical Therapist (Outpatient) - Travel/Contract

Location: Cades, South Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Shift: Days, Monday through Thursday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Friday 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
• Hours per Week: 40 hours
• Patient Ratio: 1:1 (45 minutes per session)
• Weekend Requirement: None
• On-call Requirement: No
• Floating: Not required to float between units or facilities
• Facility Type: Outpatient (not on hospital campus)
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: Free

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in South Carolina
• Minimum 1 year of Physical Therapist experience within the last year
• Experience in an outpatient setting
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Additional Requirements & Compliance

• Background Checks:

  • Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years
  • Includes SSN Trace, state and national criminal checks, sex offender registry, FACIS 3, and international searches
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam updated annually, attesting ability to meet physical demands
  • Immunizations and titers required: Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination), Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination), Varicella
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days of start (2-step PPD or Quantiferon Gold; T-spot not permitted)
  • Annual TB questionnaire
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Aug 1 - Mar 31)
  • COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred; if declined, must complete vaccination declination form
• Respirator Clearance: Annual medical clearance required for respirator use via RespSafety virtual questionnaire
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Performance Evaluation: Must be dated within 12 months of start
• Employment Application: Complete application or resume required
• Skills Checklist: Must be updated annually if applicable

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Photo for Badge: Clear, passport-style photo with solid light background, frontal view only
• Acknowledgments & Agreements: Must sign assignment acknowledgment, employee confidentiality agreement, HIPAA confidentiality agreement, code of conduct, systems user agreement, and complete user access request prior to start
• Orientation: Completion of First Day Instructions (FDI) and OurDay modules prior to orientation; modules take approximately 2 hours and must be completed on a computer (not a phone)
• Radiation Badge: Not required for this position
• Local Radius: 60 miles
• Locals: Not accepted

Important Notes

• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Hurricane season (June through November) may require assignment to emergency response teams; avoid confirming new or extension assignments during peak months (August and September) if this is a concern
• All licensure and certification documents must be valid beyond 30 days from start date; expiring credentials must be renewed or have a course scheduled before start

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