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)
