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

Job Opportunity: Inpatient Physical Therapist

Location: Florence, South Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation
• Shift: 5 days a week, 8 hours per day (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM)
• Weekend Requirement: 1 weekend per month
• On-call: No
• Holiday Requirement: Possible
• Floating: No floating between units or facilities required
• Facility Type: Hospital-based inpatient rehab unit
• Total Staffed Beds: 28

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in South Carolina
• Minimum 1 year of Physical Therapist experience within the last year
• Completion of at least one travel assignment
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Additional Requirements

• Must provide proof of 2 clinical references (hospital evaluations accepted)
• Performance evaluation dated within 12 months of start required
• Complete application/resume required
• Skills checklist must be updated annually
• Background check including 7 years of history and multiple national/state searches
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Physical exam updated annually, attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Immunizations and titers required or documentation of declination for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days of start (2-step PPD or Quantiferon Gold; T-spot not permitted)
• Annual TB questionnaire completion required
• COVID-19 vaccination is highly preferred but not required; if declined, a vaccination declination form must be completed
• Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• Respirator medical clearance required annually for patient-facing roles
• Facility-specific orientation modules and safety manual acknowledgments must be completed prior to start
• Clear, passport-style photo required for badge
• Various signed agreements and acknowledgments required prior to start (e.g., confidentiality, code of conduct)

Work Environment & Other Information

• Charting system: Epic
• Scrub color: Pewter
• Free parking available
• Local candidates within 60 miles not accepted
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks

Notes

• All certifications must be current and not expiring within 30 days of start
• Education verification may be required; diploma or transcripts may be accepted as placeholders if verification is pending
• Radiation badge required only for specific departments (not applicable for this role)
• Prior travel experience is mandatory; no first-time travelers accepted

This position is ideal for experienced inpatient physical therapists with prior travel contract experience seeking a hospital-based rehab setting in South Carolina.