Inpatient Rehab Physical Therapist
Florence, SC
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Inpatient Physical Therapist (Travel/Contract)

Location: Florence, South Carolina
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation
Facility Type: Hospital-based inpatient rehab unit
Unit Beds: 28 staffed beds
Shift: 5 days a week, 8-hour shifts (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM)
Weekend Requirement: 1 weekend per month
On-call: No
Floating: No floating required
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience required
• License: South Carolina or Multi-State Compact Physical Therapist License required at contract start
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) required (AHA or ARC only)
• First-time Travelers: Not accepted
• Local Radius: 60 miles (locals not accepted)
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks

Facility & Work Environment

• Charting System: Epic
• Scrub Color: Pewter
• Parking: Free parking available

Certifications & Training Requirements

• BLS (Basic Life Support): Required for all clinical staff (AHA or ARC only)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): AHA or ARC only, as per unit requirements
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): As required, AHA or ARC only
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program): Must be through AHA/AAP only
• Other Certifications: May include TNCC, EFM, NIH Stroke Certification, IV Therapy (for select LPNs), and Tech Cert Verification depending on role
• Certification Validity: No certifications expiring within 30 days of start date accepted; renewals or scheduled courses required prior to start

Background & Verification

• Background Check: Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, including SSN trace, statewide, national criminal, sex offender registry, FACIS 3, and international searches
• Education Verification: Not required for this facility; diploma or transcripts may be accepted as placeholders if needed
• State-Specific Search: South Carolina Medicaid Excluded Providers check required for sub-vendors
• Licensure Verification: Primary source verification required; all licensure hits must be approved by facility
• Work History Verification: Not required for this facility

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam: Initial and annual physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands
• TB Testing: 2-step PPD or Quantiferon Gold within 90 days of contract start (T-spot not permitted); if positive, chest X-ray required
• Vaccinations:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines; boosters if low titer
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination form
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines; boosters if low titer
  • Flu Vaccine: Required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30); medical/religious exemptions accepted, declinations not accepted
  • COVID-19 Vaccine: Highly preferred but not required; declination form required if not vaccinated
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start; no instant tests accepted
• Respirator Clearance: Annual medical clearance required for respirator use (facility-specific process)

Facility-Specific Documents & Orientation

• Photo for Badge: Passport-style photo with solid light background required
• Acknowledgments & Agreements: Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, Assignment Acknowledgment, Systems User Agreement, User Access Request, Job Description review and signing required prior to start
• Orientation Modules: Must be completed prior to orientation; estimated 4 hours for Florence campus
• COVID-19 & Flu Documentation: Must be uploaded into facility system prior to start
• Religious Exemption: Facility-specific COVID exemption form available for religious reasons

Additional Notes

• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations required
• Performance Evaluation: Must be dated within 12 months of start
• Skills Checklist: Must be updated annually for applicable units
• Radiation Badge: Required only for specific departments (OR, Cath Lab, EP Lab, Radiology); not required for Ultrasound Techs or Mammography Techs

This position offers a structured inpatient rehab environment with a consistent schedule and clear credentialing and compliance requirements. Candidates must be fully prepared with all required documentation, certifications, and health clearances prior to start.