About This Role
This is a 13-week travel physical therapy position in the Lexington area offering $2,036 per week. You'll work standard day shifts—40 hours across five days—providing direct patient care in a therapy setting. The role includes a tax-free stipend on top of your base pay. This assignment suits licensed physical therapists looking for short-term contract work with predictable scheduling and the flexibility of temporary placement. You should be comfortable with travel assignments, adaptable to a new clinical environment, and ready to contribute immediately starting in early June 2026.
$2,200–$4,500/wk
Travel assignment
Days · 8-hour shifts
PT license
Location & Routes
- Base city: Cayce, SC
Hiring Process
- Apply — Submit your application online
- Review — A recruiter reviews your qualifications
- Background check — Standard employment and license verification
- Start your assignment — Begin your therapy role
Requirements
Active PT license in good standing in the state of employment
Minimum 2 years of recent acute-care experience in the specialty.
BLS required. ACLS, PALS, or specialty certs depending on unit.
Ability to stand for long shifts, lift up to 50 lbs, and assist with patient transfers.
Frequently asked questions
How long is a typical travel therapy contract?
Most travel therapy contracts run 13 weeks, with the option to extend or take a new assignment after each contract. Shorter 8-week and longer 26-week contracts are also common, especially for SLPs in school settings.
Is housing provided or is there a stipend?
Most travel agencies offer a tax-free housing stipend rather than agency-arranged housing. Stipends vary by city and assignment, typically $1,200–$2,400 per month on top of weekly taxable pay.
Do I need a license in every state I travel to?
Yes — PT, OT, and SLP licensure is regulated state-by-state. The PT and OT compacts (PT Compact, OT Compact) let you practice in member states with a compact privilege; SLPs use the ASLP-IC compact. Non-compact states still require a state-specific license before you start.
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Cayce, South Carolina therapy jobs include PT, OT, SLP and mental health positions across clinics, hospitals, schools and home health agencies.
Therapists in Cayce can find roles in outpatient orthopedics, pediatrics, home health, school-based settings and telehealth. New grads and experienced clinicians are both in demand.
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Staffing At Upstream is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Lexington, 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, days Employment Type: Travel Staffing At Upstream Job ID # .
Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
Posted job title: Physical Therapist