Travel Physical Therapist

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Interview prep

• Walk through a recent complex case: exam, goals, and how you adjusted treatment
• Explain how you ramp up at a new facility in the first week
• Discuss documentation habits and interdisciplinary handoffs
• Ask about caseload, supervision, housing, and contract length with Aya

Fit summary

Strong fit if you are a licensed PT comfortable with travel contracts, rapid onboarding, and full caseloads in South Carolina. Less ideal if you need remote work or a long-term staff role in one clinic only.

Day in the role

As a travel PT with Aya Healthcare, you evaluate new patients, design treatment plans, document exams and progress, and adjust interventions for function and pain. Days mix hands-on care, charting, and coordination with physicians, nurses, and families—plus home-exercise instruction—while you adapt quickly to the host facility’s protocols in Cayce/Columbia.

Skills to emphasize

• Clinical evaluation, plan of care, and outcome-focused progression
• Clear documentation in EHR and patient education
• Team communication across facilities as a traveler
• Active PT license eligibility for South Carolina assignment requirements

FAQ from this listing

Is this role remote?

No. It is an on-site travel PT assignment in Cayce / Lexington County near Columbia, SC.

Who is the employer?

Aya Healthcare staffs the contract; you work clinically at the assigned facility under their placement terms.

What does the work involve day to day?

Evaluations, individualized treatment, progress documentation, patient/family education, and collaboration with the care team—standard PT practice in a travel setting.

Occupation tasks (O*NET)

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• Plan, prepare, or carry out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve, or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain, or prevent physical dysfunction in patients.
• Perform and document an initial exam, evaluating data to identify problems and determine a diagnosis prior to intervention.
• Record prognosis, treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or enter information into computer.
• Instruct patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.
• Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
• Confer with the patient, medical practitioners, or appropriate others to plan, implement, or assess the intervention program.
• Administer manual exercises, massage, or traction to help relieve pain, increase patient strength, or decrease or prevent deformity or crippling.
• Obtain patients' informed consent to proposed interventions.

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Role overview (listing rewrite)

Aya Healthcare is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) for a 13-week travel assignment in Columbia, SC. This full-time position pays $1,883 to $2,113 per week with a start date of July 27, 2026. The Opportunity Join one of the nation's largest travel therapy networks and expand your clinical experience in the Columbia area. Work five days per week on day shifts (8-hour shifts) in a supportive healthcare setting while advancing your professional credentials. Gain unlimited continuing education credits through MedBridge to stay current with evolving clinical best practices and strengthen your clinical expertise. What You'll Do Assess and treat patients with diverse physical conditions and rehabilitation needs Develop individualized treatment plans using evidence-based therapeutic approaches Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes Document patient progress and clinical findings in accordance with facility standards and regulatory requirements Educate patients and families on therapeutic exercises, mobility strategies, and home-based rehabilitation protocols Qualifications Current, unrestricted South Carolina Physical Therapist license (or ability to obtain via reciprocity) Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited institution Demonstrated commitment to patient-centered, evidence-based clinical practice Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities with diverse patient populations Valid Social Security Number and ability to clear required background screening About the Company Aya Healthcare operates the nation's largest network of travel therapy assignments, connecting skilled clinicians with premier healthcare facilities across the country. We prioritize clinician success through comprehensive support services, competitive compensation, and unparalleled access to professional development resources, making Aya the partner of choice for travel physical therapists seeking meaningful career opportunities. Next Steps To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there.

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Questions to ask them

• What does success look like in the first 90 days for this role?
• How is the team structured, and who would I work with most?
• What tools and systems does this role use daily?
• Is the work primarily based in Cayce, Lexington County, hybrid, or fully remote?