Physical Therapist (PT) – Acute Care / Rehabilitation - 26-00546


Healthcare - SC- Sumter, SC
Sumter, South Carolina
Locations: Sumter, Camden, Columbia, South Sumter
Posted On: January 16, 2026
Last Day to Apply: January 30, 2026
Pay: From $55.00 per hour

Job Title: Physical Therapist (PT) – Acute Care / Rehabilitation

Profession

Therapy / Rehabilitation

Specialty

Physical Therapy – Acute Care Hospital

Unit

Acute Care / Rehabilitation


Shift & Schedule

  • Shift Type: Day Shift

  • Schedule: 5 × 8-hour shifts per week

  • Shift Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

  • Days: Monday through Friday


Contract Details

  • Assignment Type: Contract

  • Contract Length: 13 weeks


Location - Sumter, SC


Position Summary

The Physical Therapist provides evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation services to patients in an acute care and/or rehabilitation hospital setting. The PT is responsible for implementing individualized care plans, assisting with patient mobility and transfers, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient functional outcomes.


Key Responsibilities

  • Assess patient physical abilities, limitations, and rehabilitation needs

  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient diagnosis and goals

  • Perform therapeutic interventions including mobility training, strengthening, balance, and range-of-motion exercises

  • Assist patients with safe lifting, transfers, and functional mobility

  • Monitor patient progress and adjust therapy plans accordingly

  • Document evaluations, treatments, and outcomes accurately in the medical record

  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other therapists to optimize patient care

  • Maintain patient safety, infection control, and compliance with hospital protocols

  • Provide patient and family education regarding rehabilitation techniques


Required Qualifications

  • Minimum of 1 year of acute care or hospital-based physical therapy experience

  • Strong skills in patient lifting, transfers, and mobility assistance

  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced acute care or rehabilitation environment

  • First-time travelers accepted


Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience in a rehabilitation hospital or specialty rehab unit

  • Experience with interdisciplinary acute care teams


Scrub Color

  • Teal

For more details reach at sthakur@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 732 791 4807 - EXT 4807.

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