Home Health Physical Therapist
Aiken, South Carolina
Amedisys

Job Opportunity: Physical Therapist - Home Health

Location: Aiken, South Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide physical therapy services primarily in patient homes and some care facilities.
• Average patient load: 5-6 patients per day.
• Types of cases: Start of Care and Follow Ups.
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM (some positions may have alternate schedules such as 4x10 shifts).
• Must be willing to travel up to 75 miles from the home clinic.
• Mileage reimbursed at IRS standard rate (patient home to patient home travel compensated; commute to/from first and last patient is not billable).
• Use of EMR systems including HomeCare HomeBase, Oasis, and Outlook.
• No on-call required for this position.
• Local candidates accepted.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 full year of recent Adult Home Health experience (first-time home health therapists not accepted).
• Current Physical Therapist license in hand (pending licenses not accepted unless only a few days to obtain).
• CPR and BLS certification required.
• Reliable transportation and current driver's license required.
• Agency-required liability insurance required.

Additional Requirements & Compliance

• Must complete standard background checks including 7-year history, sex offender, and state-specific searches.
• Drug screening (10-panel) required.
• Physical exam within 12 months confirming good health and no communicable diseases.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months.
• Immunization or titer proof for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella.
• COVID-19 vaccination or declination documentation required.
• Completion of various compliance and confidentiality documents prior to start.
• Must review and sign agency-required policies and training materials annually or at assignment start.
• Two professional references required.
• Verification of work history for the last 7 years or at least two most recent employers.

Travel & Schedule Notes

• Patient visits primarily in home health settings with some facility visits.
• Travel expected daily between patient homes (40-50 miles per day).
• Schedule and weekend requirements may vary; discuss during interview.

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for a Physical Therapist with home health experience in South Carolina. The role involves providing therapy services in patient homes and some facilities, with a typical Monday-Friday schedule. Candidates must have at least one year of recent adult home health experience, current licensure, and required certifications. Reliable transportation and willingness to travel within a 75-mile radius are essential. Compliance with background checks, health screenings, and agency policies is mandatory.