Travel Physical Therapist - Outpatient Orthopedics - $2,004 per week

Jackson Therapy Partners is seeking a travel Outpatient Physical Therapist for a travel job in Columbia, South Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 06/08/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join a traveling Physical Therapist role in Columbia, SC, where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing a new location. Apply now and a recruiter will reach out with more details.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA.
• Active South Carolina Physical Therapy license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Outpatient orthopedics experience preferred. This client prefers clinicians with outpatient ortho background.
• Productivity expectation: ability to meet approximately 60 visits per week and manage 12–14 patients per day, including double-booked follow-up visits (preferred).
• Must not be a PTA; PT required. New graduates are not accepted. First-time travelers are acceptable.
• Ability to obtain any facility-required credentials and complete onboarding documentation prior to assignment start.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Outpatient clinic.
• Shift Name: Days.
• Primary Rate Type: 8-hour day shift.
• Assignment Length: 13-week contract.
• Guaranteed 36 hours per week with expectation to work up to 40 hours. Overtime must be approved by the clinic director before hours are worked.
• Option to participate in clinic or neighboring-clinic travel team.
• Float Requirement: No floating to other clinics.

Location Highlights

Columbia, SC offers convenient access to outdoor recreation and cultural attractions within short drives. Congaree National Park is about 20 miles southeast and provides 28,000 acres of old-growth bottomland forest and hiking and canoe opportunities, while Lake Murray is roughly a 20–30 minute drive offering boating and waterfront parks. The city features the Riverbanks Zoo & Garden located along the Congaree and Broad Rivers, approximately a 10–15 minute drive from central Columbia, and the South Carolina State Museum and Columbia Museum of Art are downtown cultural options within short commutes. The area fits a suburban-urban lifestyle with access to the State House district, a growing food scene in the Vista and Main Street, and regional transit options including the COMET bus system and easy access to Interstate 20 and Interstate 26 for regional travel.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your time and responsiveness. Benefits begin on day one and include a comprehensive package.

• Weekly, on-time pay.
• Full medical benefits and 401(k) matching plan.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.
• 100% paid housing available.
• Travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join as a travel PT and gain flexibility and stability while working full time in outpatient orthopedics. Opportunities include direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts supported by an AI-enhanced career app designed for therapy professionals.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. 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. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.

Jackson Therapy Partners Job ID #444219. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About Jackson Therapy Partners

Delivering a lifetime of opportunities in both contract and permanent positions, Jackson Therapy Partners™ connects highly skilled therapy and education professionals with rewarding careers at more than 1,300 rehab facilities, schools, outpatient clinics, hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities every year. Our award-winning team is 100% committed to you and to the development and success of your healthcare career. We take pride in being a value-driven company with a social conscious, and we're invested in your future. With Jackson, you'll get the jobs you want most from a company that values patient care as much as you do. Jackson Therapy Partners is part of the Jackson Healthcare® family of companies.