Inpatient Rehabilitation Physical Therapist
Florence, South Carolina
Carolinas Hospital System

Inpatient Physical Therapist (PT Inpatient Rehab) - Travel/Contract

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

Position Details

• Work setting: Hospital-based inpatient rehabilitation unit
• Unit staffed beds: 28
• 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
• Holiday shifts: Possible
• Floating: No floating between units or facilities required
• 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
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background check: Annual, including 7 years of residence/work history, national and state criminal checks, sex offender registry, FACIS 3, and international searches if applicable
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Physical exam: Initial and updated annually, confirming ability to meet physical demands
• Immunizations and Titers:

  • 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; boosters allowed if low/non-reactive titer
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines; boosters if low titer
• TB Testing:

  • Negative 2-step PPD or Quantiferon Gold within 90 days of contract start (T-spot not accepted)
  • If positive, proof of chest X-ray required
  • Annual TB questionnaire required
• COVID-19: Vaccines not required but highly preferred; vaccination records must be uploaded or a declination form completed
• Flu Vaccine: Required during flu season (Aug 1 – Mar 31); medical/religious exemptions accepted but no declinations; documentation deadline December 5th
• Respirator clearance: Annual medical clearance required for all patient-facing staff via RespSafety questionnaire

Onboarding & Facility Specifics

• Must complete facility-specific orientation modules (approx. 4 hours) prior to start; failure to complete results in being sent home
• Required to submit a clear, passport-style photo for badge issuance
• Must sign and review: Assignment Acknowledgment, Code of Conduct, Employee Confidentiality Agreement, HR Policy Manual, Systems User Agreement, HIPAA Confidentiality Agreement
• User Access Request and Job Description forms must be completed prior to start
• Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks (no guaranteed hours beyond this)
• Local radius: 60 miles; locals are not accepted for this position

Additional Notes

• Hurricane season (June–November) may require assignment to emergency response teams; candidates should consider this before accepting new or extension contracts
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations required
• Performance evaluation: Must be dated within 12 months of start
• Employment application/resume required
• Skills checklist: Must be updated annually if applicable

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