Physiatry/Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician

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)