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

Job Opportunity: Inpatient Physical Therapist

Location

• Florence, South Carolina

Position Details

• Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Physical Therapist)
• Setting: Hospital-based inpatient rehabilitation unit
• Unit Beds: 28 staffed beds
• Shift: Day 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 between units or sister facilities
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Local Radius: 60 miles (locals not accepted)
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks
• 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
• Completion of at least one travel assignment as a Physical Therapist
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Certifications & Compliance

• BLS certification must be current (American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted)
• Other certifications (e.g., ACLS, PALS) may be required depending on unit; verify with recruiter if applicable
• Certifications expiring within 30 days of start date are not accepted; renewal or scheduled course required before start

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam attesting ability to meet physical demands, updated annually
• Immunizations and titers required or proof of vaccination/declination for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/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)
  • Varicella (positive titer or 2 vaccines; boosters if low titer)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days of start (2-step PPD or Quantiferon Gold; chest X-ray if positive)
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Aug 1 – Mar 31)
• COVID-19 vaccination not required but highly preferred; vaccination records or declination form must be uploaded

Background and Verification

• Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, including:

  • SSN trace, state and national criminal checks, sex offender registry, FACIS 3, and international searches if applicable
• Employment verification and clinical references required
• Education verification or diploma/transcripts may be required as placeholder if verification is pending

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Completion of facility orientation modules prior to start (approx. 4 hours)
• Submission of a clear, passport-style photo for badge
• Signed agreements prior to start including:

  • Assignment Acknowledgment
  • Code of Conduct
  • Employee Confidentiality Agreement
  • HIPAA Confidentiality Agreement
  • Systems User Agreement
• Completion of facility-specific forms and acknowledgments (e.g., MINI Orientation and acknowledgment)
• Upload COVID and flu vaccine documentation into facility system prior to start

Additional Notes

• Hurricane season (June–November) may require assignment to emergency response teams; avoid confirming new or extension contracts during peak months (August–September) if this is a concern
• Facility does not accept local candidates for this travel contract
• Radiation badge not required for this position

This summary includes all key information relevant to healthcare recruiters and physical therapists considering this travel contract opportunity.