Physical Therapist PT
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Job Location:
Charleston, SC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Travel Physical Therapist (PT) Acute Care Hospital
Charleston South Carolina
Contract Duration: 12 Weeks (April 6 2026 June 29 2026)
Estimated Weekly Pay: $1924.60
Schedule: Day Shift 5x8 Hours (8:00 AM 4:30 PM) 40 Hours
Position Overview
Trinity Healthcare Talent Services is seeking a Travel Physical Therapist (PT) for an acute care hospital assignment in Charleston SC.
The Physical Therapist will work in a fast-paced Level I Trauma Center providing evaluation and treatment for adult patients with a wide range of medical and surgical conditions. This role involves collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to support patient recovery mobility and discharge planning.
Facility Information
- Facility: MUSC Health Charleston
- Setting: Acute Care Hospital
- Trauma Level: Level I Trauma Center
- Charting System: EPIC
- Work Environment: High-acuity interdisciplinary team-based care
Clinical Coverage Areas
Therapists will treat patients in:
- Medical-Surgical units
- Orthopedics (including total joints)
- Trauma care
- Neurology and neurosurgery
- General medicine and transplant cases
Key Responsibilities
- Perform patient evaluations and mobility assessments
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
- Provide therapeutic interventions including gait training and functional mobility
- Assist in discharge planning and care transitions
- Monitor patient progress and modify treatment as needed
- Collaborate with physicians nurses and interdisciplinary teams
- Maintain accurate and compliant documentation in EPIC
Required Qualifications
Active South Carolina Physical Therapist License (or proof of application)
BLS Certification (AHA)
Minimum 1 year of acute care experience
Experience working with adult patient populations
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in acute care hospital settings
- Exposure to trauma ortho neuro and med-surg patients
- Strong adaptability in fast-paced environments
Scheduling & Assignment Details
- Monday Friday schedule
- 8:00 AM 4:30 PM shifts
- Weekend rotation (23 weekends during contract with comp days)
- 40 hours guaranteed per week
Important Notes
- Non-local candidates preferred (60-mile radius rule applies)
- RTO must be submitted at time of application
- Travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams during hurricane season
- Only one MUSC submission allowed per candidate
Compliance Requirements
Candidates must complete:
- Active SC licensure verification (or proof of application)
- Skills checklist and onboarding modules
- Pre-start compliance (modules 4 hours non-billable)
- SSN required at submission
Why Consider This Assignment
Work in a Level I Trauma Center
Exposure to diverse high-acuity patient cases
Strong interdisciplinary team environment
Consistent weekday schedule with limited weekends
Great opportunity to build acute care expertise
