Inpatient Rehab Physical Therapist
Florence, South Carolina
Carolinas Hospital System

Job Opportunity: Acute Care Physical Therapist

Location

• Florence, South Carolina

Position Details

• Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Physical Therapist)
• Setting: Hospital-based inpatient rehabilitation unit
• Shift: Day shift, 5 days a week, 8 hours per day (9:00 AM – 5:30 PM)
• Weekend requirement: No
• On-call requirement: No
• Holiday requirement: Possible
• Floating: May be required to float within scope to meet facility needs or between like units/sister facilities
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Guaranteed hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Locals: Not accepted
• Local radius: 60 miles

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in South Carolina
• Minimum 1 year of Physical Therapist experience within the last year
• One completed travel assignment
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA or ARC accepted)

Facility Highlights

• Charting system: Epic
• Scrub color: Pewter
• Parking: Free
• Type: Hospital inpatient rehab unit

Important Notes

• Hurricane season (June through November) may require assignment to emergency response teams; peak months are August and September. Avoid confirming new or extension assignments during this period if this is a concern.
• Facility may require completion of holiday shifts and floating as needed.

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Copy of Driver’s License and Social Security Card required
• Annual background check including multiple searches (SSN trace, statewide, national criminal, sex offender registry, FACIS 3, international searches)
• Employment application/resume and proof of 2 clinical references (hospital evaluations accepted)
• Performance evaluation dated within 12 months of start
• Skills checklist updated annually (if applicable)
• Drug screening: 10-panel urine drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Physical exam: Initial and updated annually, attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination form)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days (2-step PPD or Quantiferon Gold; T-spot not accepted)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines; boosters if low titer
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination; boosters allowed pending start
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines; boosters if low titer
• Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Aug 1 – Mar 31); flu declinations not accepted
• COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred; if declined, must complete vaccination declination form
• Respirator medical clearance required annually for all patient-facing staff (RespSafety questionnaire)
• Facility-specific documents and acknowledgments required prior to start, including:

  • Assignment acknowledgment
  • Code of conduct review
  • Employee confidentiality agreement
  • HIPAA confidentiality agreement
  • HR policy manual review
  • Systems user agreement
  • User access request
  • Job description acknowledgment
  • Orientation modules (approx. 4 hours) must be completed before orientation; failure to complete results in being sent home
  • Passport-style photo for badge

Certifications Notes

• Do not accept certifications expiring within 30 days of start; candidates must renew or have a course scheduled prior to start
• Advanced certifications such as ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM, and chemo certification are not required for this position/location but may be required for other units or campuses

Additional Information

• Radiation badge is not required for this position/location
• Work history verification is not required for this facility
• First-time travelers are not accepted; prior travel experience is mandatory

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and physical therapists considering this travel contract position.