Outpatient Physical Therapist
Florence, South Carolina
Carolinas Hospital System

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 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 Information

• 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 specific unit job descriptions for additional certs
• Orientation: Completion of required orientation modules prior to start (approx. 4 hours)
• Photo: Passport-style photo required for badge

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 preferred but not required for this location
• 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 annual attestation of 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 roles

Additional Notes

• Hurricane season (June-November) may require assignment to emergency response teams
• Facility may require signed agreements and acknowledgments prior to start, including:

  • Assignment Acknowledgment
  • Code of Conduct
  • Employee Confidentiality Agreement
  • HIPAA Confidentiality Agreement
  • Systems User Agreement
  • Job Description acknowledgment
• Radiation badge required only for certain departments (not applicable for outpatient PT)
• All certifications must be valid beyond 30 days from start date; renewals or scheduled courses required if expiring soon

This position is suitable for experienced outpatient physical therapists with prior travel contract experience, holding appropriate licensure and certifications, and able to meet comprehensive health and compliance requirements.