Travel Physical Therapist - Home Health

Travel Physical Therapist - Home Health

American Traveler

Aiken, South Carolina, United States

Position ID: P-760816

Position status: Open

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Days

Length (weeks): 12

Openings: 1

$2,747.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist to serve adult and geriatric patients across South Carolina counties, requiring at least 1 year of experience and SC licensure or compact eligibility.

Details

Home health setting covering Barnwell, Aiken, and Edgefield counties in South Carolina, with most patients located in Aiken or Barnwell County.

Day shift schedule, 5x8 hours, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

No weekend shifts required.

Average daily census of 175 with approximately 6 visits per day and full-time productivity around 25 units.

Mileage reimbursed at IRS standard rate and tracked through HCHB/Epic.

Floating required within facility and scope of practice as needed.

Uses Home Care Home Base (HCHB) for charting, with transition to Epic anticipated around September 2026.

Clinicians without HCHB experience must complete an online course prior to starting.

Requirements

Minimum 1 year of experience required; candidates with 6 months may be considered though 2 years is preferred.

BLS certification required.

South Carolina state license or compact PT license required if applicable.

Experience with joint replacements, COPD, CHF, and Type 2 diabetes management preferred.

Experience with home health documentation including OASIS, evaluations, and care plans.

Skilled in assessment, gait training, therapeutic exercise, and use of assistive/adaptive devices.

Comfortable treating orthopedic, cardiopulmonary, and neurologic patient populations.

First-time travelers accepted.

Additional Information

Responsibilities include home-based evaluation, treatment, and documentation for adult and geriatric patients.

Scheduler works to group patient visits geographically to minimize travel time and improve efficiency.

Typical daily driving distance ranges from 20-30 miles, with a maximum of about 70 miles.

Any scrub color accepted.

Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract, and must be finalized at time of submission.

No RTO permitted during orientation week.

If 1-2 major holidays fall during the assignment, no holiday RTO can be requested; if 3 major holidays occur, one holiday RTO request may be considered.

Major holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, and New Year's Eve/Day.

Local candidates accepted at the same bill rate.

Returning Piedmont employees must be away from all Piedmont facilities for one full year before applying as a traveler.