Physiatry/Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician

Job description

Coverage Type: Locum Tenens

Description of Work Assignment:

• Provide Pediatric Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation services in an acute care hospital setting

• Supervise 2 Physician Assistants (largely self-sufficient)

• Conduct required face-to-face visits per SCDHHS guidelines (3x first week of stay, 2x weekly thereafter)

• Participate in interdisciplinary team conference (Thursdays) with nursing, therapists, child life, music therapy, case management, and pharmacy

• No new patients admitted during coverage; minimized discharges

Coverage Dates:

• June 19, 2026 June 29, 2026

Schedule of Days / Times Needed to Work / Shift Hours:

• Monday Friday

• 8:00am 5:00pm

• 8-hour shifts

• Scheduled coverage only

On Call:

• None

Patient Volume:

• Average Daily Census: 5

• Approx. 5 patients per day

• Patient Population: Pediatrics & Adolescents

Practice Setting:

• Pediatric Rehabilitation Unit

• Standard hospital equipment and specialized rehab tools (e.g., ceiling-mounted walking track)

Support Staff:

• 1 2 RNs

• 1 Rehab Tech

• 3 Therapists

• 2 Physician Assistants (under MD supervision)

Board Status Requirement (BC/BE):

• Board Certification not required

Licensure Requirement:

• Active South Carolina License (Required)

• IMLC not accepted

Certifications Required:

• BLS

• PALS

EMR System:

• Epic (Required experience)

Worksite address

columbia, SC, 29201, US

Who can apply

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