Travel Physical Therapist - Home Health

American Traveler is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist for a 13-week travel contract covering multiple counties in South Carolina, requiring at least 1 year of experience and a valid PT license.Job Details• Home health setting serving patients across Clarendon, Sumter, Lee, Darlington, and Florence counties in South Carolina,• Shift hours are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM,• Minimum expectation of 20 in-home patient care units per week,• Position is unit-based; visit types include routine PT visits, start of care, evaluations, reassessments, supervisory visits, OASIS discharge, recertification, and resumption visits,• Mileage reimbursement is provided starting from the closest branch location or first patient's home,Job Requirements• Minimum 1 year of physical therapy experience required,• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program required,• Current PT license required; license required if applicable,• BLS certification required (AHA only),• Must possess a valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle for travel to patient homes,• Strong written and verbal communication skills required,• Must be knowledgeable of state therapy laws and home health regulatory requirements, including CMS Conditions of Participation and JCAHO standards,• Ability to perform moderate physical activity including frequent walking, standing, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs,• Full range of motion and ability to perform strenuous movements during patient care required,• Must be proficient with computer use and standard office equipment,• Strong organizational, critical thinking, and independent judgment skills required,Additional Information• Responsibilities include providing PT services per physician orders across in-home settings, including evaluations, treatments, reassessments, and OASIS documentation,• Works closely with a Team Clinical Manager and collaborates with patients, family members, agency personnel, and physicians,• Must be familiar with growth and development principles across the lifespan and able to assess age-specific patient needs,• Orientation is limited to no more than 2 weeks,• RTO is limited; requests should not exceed 2 consecutive days,• Candidates must be able to work independently and manage their own schedule in a largely autonomous, field-based environment,• Travel to rural and isolated areas is expected; safety awareness in varied home environments is essential,• Department dress code applies; a neat and professional appearance is required,