Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Join a home health team in Orangeburg, SC as a Physical Therapist. Provide evaluation, planning, implementation, and ongoing assessment of physical therapy services for patients across the lifespan in their homes. Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to develop and revise Plans of Care, document progress, and educate patients and families on safe mobility, use of durable medical equipment, and therapeutic procedures. Work will require manual handling, prolonged standing and walking, adherence to infection control, and occasional local travel to patient homes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an APTA‑approved program.
• Current state license as a Physical Therapist. Required to start the assignment.
• Proof of current CPR certification. Required.
• Current driver’s license, reliable transportation, and insurance. Required.
• 1–2 years of experience as a Physical Therapist in an acute care or rehabilitation setting. Required.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, standing and walking for prolonged periods.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel locally to patient homes.
• Must read, write, and speak fluent English.
• Must meet mandatory continuing education requirements and maintain professional competency.
• Client-specific requirement: Home health experience is preferred but not required for consideration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous home care experience. Preferred.
• Familiarity with durable medical equipment ordering and adaptation for home environments. Preferred.

Assignment Details

• Position provides services in patient homes and requires local travel.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as required by patient needs.

Apply now and you will be contacted by a recruiter who will give you more information.

Benefits

Benefits designed for travelers are available beginning on day one. Benefits include comprehensive medical options, 401(k) matching, travel and license reimbursement, 24/7 recruiter support, referral bonuses, and housing assistance when applicable.

Impacting Patient Care

Your role will directly impact patient independence and safety in the home setting. Provide evidence‑based interventions for neuromuscular, neurological, and orthopedic diagnoses. Educate patients and caregivers on safe transfers, equipment use, and home modifications. Document progress and coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team to optimize outcomes.

Location Highlights

Orangeburg offers a blend of small‑city amenities and nearby outdoor opportunities. The city is home to Edisto Memorial Gardens and the Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is approximately a 40‑minute drive to the northwest in Columbia. Outdoor recreation is accessible with Lake Marion and Santee State Park within a 30–60 minute drive, providing boating, fishing, and hiking options. Cultural points include the South Carolina State University campus and local historic sites, with easy access to I‑26 and regional transit corridors for commuting to Columbia or Charleston.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The employer is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.