Travel Physical Therapist (PT) – Inpatient Rehab

Sumter, South Carolina
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks (March 30, 2026 – June 29, 2026)
Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,468.97
Schedule: Day Shift | 5x8 Hours (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM)
Work Days: Monday – Friday | 40 hours per week

Position Overview

Trinity Healthcare Talent Services is seeking a Travel Physical Therapist (PT) for an Inpatient Rehabilitation setting at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital in Sumter, SC.

The Physical Therapist will work with a diverse patient population including adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients, providing comprehensive rehabilitation services to improve mobility, functional independence, and recovery outcomes.

This position is ideal for therapists with acute care experience who are comfortable working in a rehabilitation hospital environment and performing patient lifting, transfers, and mobility training.

Patient Population

Adolescents
Adults
Geriatrics

Daily Patient Census: 10–12 patients

Common Patient Diagnoses

Patients treated in this setting may include individuals with:

Post-operative orthopedic conditions
General orthopedic injuries
Pediatric orthopedic conditions
Spine disorders
Neurological conditions such as stroke, Parkinsons disease, and multiple sclerosis
Vestibular disorders
Traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury

Key Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive patient evaluations and reassessments
Develop individualized rehabilitation treatment plans
Implement therapeutic exercises and functional activities
Provide gait training and neuro re-education
Perform manual therapy and mobility interventions
Utilize rehabilitation modalities and assistive equipment
Educate patients and caregivers on recovery and home exercise programs
Maintain accurate patient documentation and treatment records

Required Qualifications

Minimum 1 year of Physical Therapist experience
Acute Care experience required
Rehabilitation hospital experience preferred
BLS Certification
Strong patient lifting and transfer skills

Scrub Color Requirement: Teal

Clinical Skills & Techniques

The ideal candidate should have experience in:

Orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation
Gait training and functional mobility
Manual therapy techniques
Dry needling and soft tissue mobilization
Therapeutic exercise and neuro re-education
Pain management modalities including ultrasound, TENS, cryotherapy, and traction
Assistive device training and wheelchair assessments

Additional Assignment Details

First-time travelers accepted
Orientation held every Monday
Travelers may float to other qualified units or campuses based on facility needs
Daily census averages 10–12 patients

Compliance Requirements

Flu Vaccine Required – No Exemptions
COVID Vaccine Not Required

Additional Compliance:
Travelers must live 100 miles or more from Prisma facilities to qualify for travel rate
Epic EMR experience (1 year minimum) required
Pre-assignment testing and modules must be completed within 48 hours of receiving login credentials

Orientation & Modules

Orientation provided upon arrival
Pre-start modules required
Modules are billable up to 16 hours