Outpatient Physical Therapist
Cades, South Carolina
MUSC Health Black River Medical Center

Physical Therapist (Outpatient) - Travel/Contract

Location: Cades, South Carolina
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• 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: Possibly
• May need to float within scope to meet facility needs or between like units/sister facilities
• Facility type: Hospital-based outpatient rehab unit (not on hospital campus)
• Charting system: Epic
• Scrub color: Charcoal gray
• Parking: Free

Required Qualifications

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

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (Basic Life Support) required, must be valid beyond 30 days from start date
• Other certifications (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP) not required for this position unless specified by unit
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exams as applicable
• Must complete facility-specific orientation and safety modules prior to start

Background & Documentation 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 and international searches if applicable
• Employment application and resume required
• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Performance evaluation dated within 12 months of start
• Work history verification not required for this facility

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Initial physical exam, updated annually, confirming ability to meet physical demands
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination form with proper documentation
• Negative TB test (2-step PPD or Quantiferon Gold within 90 days of start; chest X-ray if positive)
• Annual TB questionnaire completion required
• Immunity or vaccination documentation for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• 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

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Must upload a clear, passport-style photo for badge issuance
• Complete and sign facility-required documents prior to start, including:

  • Assignment acknowledgment
  • Code of conduct review
  • Employee confidentiality agreement
  • HIPAA confidentiality agreement
  • Systems user agreement
  • User access request
• Complete all required orientation modules before starting; failure to complete results in being sent home
• During hurricane season (June–November), may be assigned to emergency response teams; avoid confirming new or extension assignments during peak months (August–September) if this is a concern

Additional Notes

• Local candidates within 60 miles are not accepted
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Respirator medical clearance required annually for patient-facing roles (RespSafety questionnaire)
• Radiation badge not required for this position

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