Hospital | Physical Therapist

Travel Physical Therapist (PT) – Acute Care Hospital | 13-Week Contract in Anderson, SC

Join an acute care hospital rehabilitation team as a Travel Physical Therapist providing skilled inpatient physical therapy in Anderson, South Carolina. This 13-week travel PT contract is ideal for a licensed Physical Therapist with acute care experience who enjoys interdisciplinary collaboration and helping patients regain mobility, strength, and functional independence. Anderson offers a welcoming Upstate South Carolina setting with scenic lakes, outdoor recreation, charming local communities, and convenient access to the greater Greenville-Clemson area.

Travel Physical Therapist Job Details

• Specialty: Acute Care Physical Therapist / Inpatient Physical Therapist
• Healthcare Setting: Hospital-based acute care rehabilitation
• Location: Anderson, South Carolina
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,030–$2,190
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks, ending February 1, 2027
• Schedule: Day shift, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Weekend Coverage: Weekend rotation approximately every seventh weekend, with compensatory days provided
• Local Candidates: Accepted

Physical Therapist Job Requirements

• Current Physical Therapist license in South Carolina, or a pending license that must be obtained before the start date
• At least 1 year of professional Physical Therapy experience
• Required previous experience as an acute care hospital Physical Therapist
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Graduate degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program
• Ability to provide proof of required immunizations or approved exemptions in accordance with applicable workplace requirements
• Strong communication, clinical judgment, organization, patient care, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills

Acute Care Physical Therapist Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients in an acute care hospital setting and develop individualized inpatient physical therapy treatment plans
• Provide therapeutic interventions to improve mobility, strength, balance, functional independence, and safe discharge readiness
• Monitor patient response to treatment and modify plans of care as clinically appropriate
• Educate patients and caregivers on mobility techniques, exercises, precautions, and home recommendations
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, case managers, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Document physical therapy evaluations, treatments, progress, and discharge recommendations accurately and promptly
• Participate in the scheduled weekend rotation and communicate effectively during transitions of care

Apply now for this Travel Physical Therapist opportunity in Anderson, South Carolina, and join an acute care healthcare team supporting patients throughout their recovery.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.