Travel Physical Therapist role on a 13-week contract in an outpatient orthopedics clinic in Columbia, SC, focused on helping patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions. The employer is a travel-healthcare staffing provider (Jackson Healthcare family). Standout perk: benefits start day one, with 100% paid housing available plus travel and license reimbursement.
- Benefits start on day one
- 100% paid housing available
- Travel and license reimbursement
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.
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