Physical Therapist - Inpatient Rehab
Lancaster, SC
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Physical Therapist (Inpatient Rehab) - Travel/Contract

Location: Lancaster, South Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Physical Therapist)
• Setting: Inpatient Hospital
• Shift: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM (negotiable)
• Weekend Requirement: One weekend per month
• On-call: No
• Floating: Yes, may need to float within scope to like units or sister facilities
• Total Staffed Beds: 100
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: Free

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in South Carolina
• Minimum 1 year of Physical Therapist experience within the last year
• Experience in an inpatient setting
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Work Hours

• 40 hours per week (5 days x 8 hours)

Additional Requirements & Compliance

• Background Check: Annual, including 7 years of residence/work history and multiple national/state registries
• Drug Screen: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Physical Exam: Initial physical exam within one year attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Immunizations/Vaccinations:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or 2 vaccines; boosters if low titer)
  • Varicella (positive titer or 2 vaccines; boosters if low titer)
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold within 90 days) or chest X-ray if positive history
  • Annual TB questionnaire
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccine or medical/religious exemption (required during flu season)
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Not required but highly preferred; vaccination records or declination form must be uploaded
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references (hospital evaluations accepted)
• Employment Application/Resume: Required
• Skills Checklist: Must be updated annually

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Completion of orientation modules (approx. 2 hours) prior to start; failure to complete results in being sent home
• Upload clear, passport-style photo for badge
• Signed documents prior to start include:

  • Assignment Acknowledgment
  • Code of Conduct
  • Employee Confidentiality Agreement
  • HR Policy Manual (review only)
  • Systems User Agreement
  • Job Description acknowledgment
  • HIPAA Confidentiality Agreement
  • Commitment Statement
  • Confidentiality Agreement
  • Safety Codes acknowledgment
  • Orientation Acknowledgement
  • Parking Permit Request
  • Employee Info form
• All required documents and certifications must be valid and not expiring within 30 days of start date

Other Notes

• Local candidates may be considered on a case-by-case basis
• Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks
• During hurricane season (June-November), all staff may be assigned to emergency response teams; avoid confirming new or extension assignments during peak months (August-September) if this is a concern

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Physical Therapist inpatient rehab travel contract position.