Inpatient Rehab Physical Therapist Assistant
Florence, South Carolina
Carolinas Hospital System

Physical Therapist Assistant - Travel/Contract Position

Location: Florence, South Carolina
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation
Facility Type: Hospital-based inpatient rehab unit
Unit Beds: 28 staffed beds

Position Details

• Shift: 5 days a week, 8 hours per day (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM)
• Weekend Requirement: Possibly one weekend per month
• On-call: No
• Holiday Requirement: Yes
• Floating: No floating between units or sister facilities
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Experience & Licensing Requirements

• Experience:

  • Inpatient rehab experience in a hospital setting required
  • New graduates accepted if they have fieldwork experience in inpatient rehab
• License: South Carolina Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) License required
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) required

Work Conditions & Policies

• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks
• Local Radius: 60 miles
• Locals Accepted: No
• Charting System: Epic
• Scrub Color: Pewter
• Parking: Free

Certifications & Training Requirements

• Mandatory Certifications:

  • BLS (AHA or ARC only)
  • ACLS, PALS, NRP as required by unit (AHA or ARC only)
  • Other certifications (e.g., TNCC, EFM) as applicable
• Certification Validity: Certifications must not expire within 30 days of assignment start; renewals or scheduled courses required if close to expiration
• Orientation: Completion of facility-specific orientation modules (approx. 4 hours) prior to start is mandatory
• Photo for Badge: Passport-style photo required

Background & Compliance Checks

• Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Includes SSN trace, statewide, national criminal, sex offender registry, FACIS 3, and international searches
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and for every contract renewal
• Education verification or diploma/transcripts may be required as placeholder if verification is pending
• State-specific Medicaid excluded provider check required

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam: Initial and annual physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands
• Immunizations:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Negative TB test (2-step PPD or Quantiferon Gold within 90 days) or chest X-ray if positive
  • Rubeola (Measles), 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)
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Seasonal Vaccinations:

  • Flu vaccine required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30) or medical/religious exemption (no declinations accepted)
  • COVID-19 vaccine highly preferred but not required; declination form required if not vaccinated
• Respirator Clearance: Annual medical clearance required for respirator use (RespSafety questionnaire)

Documentation & Compliance

• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Performance evaluation dated within 12 months of start
• Complete employment application/resume
• Skills checklist updated annually (if applicable)
• Radiation badge required only if assigned to OR, Cath Lab, EP Lab, or Radiology (not required for MRI, Mammography, Ultrasound Techs)

Additional Notes

• Travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams during hurricane season (June-November, peak Aug-Sept)
• All required documents and certifications must be submitted and approved prior to start
• Facility-specific COVID exemption forms available for religious exemptions
• Travelers must upload vaccination and flu documentation into the facility’s system prior to start

This position is ideal for PTAs with inpatient rehab experience seeking a travel contract in a hospital-based rehab setting with structured shifts and comprehensive compliance requirements.