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Florence, Alabama

Physical Therapist Inpatient, FT (Florence, SC)

Physical TherapistIncludes callFull-Time

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Job Description Summary Seeking Full-Time Inpatient Physical Therapist to join our amazing rehab team! *Full Time Positions are eligible for State benefits and retirement (includes 6 weeks paid maternity leave for birthing parent and 2 weeks for non-birthing partner)! *15k sign-on bonus and tuition reimbursement assistance!

Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC001299 FLO - Speech Therapy - IP (FMC) Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-30 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Job Description The Physical Therapist II reports to the lead Physical Therapist III.

The Physical Therapist II develops and provides optimal patient care by planning and implementing a physical therapy program for individuals based on age-specific and population-specific needs utilizing a developmental and patient/family-directed approach.

Under the general supervision of the lead Physical Therapist III functions as a staff therapist.

Patient populations served: infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric for a variety of diagnoses including but not limited to neurologic, orthopedic, post-surgical, pediatric, medically complex, inpatient, or outpatient throughout the hospital system. *Full Time Positions are eligible for State benefits and retirement (includes 6 weeks paid maternity leave for birthing parent and 2 weeks for non-birthing partner)! *15k sign-on bonus and tuition reimbursement assistance!

Education: Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program Experience: Less than one year experience as a physical therapist. New Grads welcome! Licenses/Certificates: Physical Therapist South Carolina License. AHA BLS or equivalent certification required.

Additional Job Description MUSC Health Florence Medical Center is a leading regional acute care facility comprised of 396 patient beds and more than 1,500 employees and nearly 300 physicians representing all major specialties.

We are dedicated to serving the health care needs of people living in northeastern South Carolina. MUSC Health Florence Medical Center combines advanced technology, medical innovation and proven treatment methods to benefit of our patients.

Our extensive range of services include heart and vascular care, cancer treatment, minimally invasive orthopedic and general surgery, diagnostics, women’s health and rehabilitation services. When unexpected medical situations arise, our Emergency Department (ED/ER) is ready to respond.

The hospital’s Chest Pain Center is the first in the region to have been accredited by the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care (SCPC).

MUSC Health Florence Medical Center’s advanced Primary Stroke Center, recognized by The Joint Commission, shows the hospital’s commitment to the highest standards in the country for stroke care.

About Florence, SC

“Florence, South Carolina, is a city that blends a fascinating history with a vibrant present. From its humble beginnings as a railroad town to its thriving arts scene and diverse economy, Florence has become a destination that offers something for everyone.

Whether you're interested in history, culture, or outdoor activities, Florence is sure to captivate your heart and leave you wanting to explore more.” (quote from hollymelody.com). For more information, please visit About Florence – Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce (flochamber.com)

Benefits

MUSC is a state facility, therefore our full-time positions come with the option of the State of South Carolina health and retirement benefits. If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us! The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.

For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: uscis.gov Thank you for wanting to be part of the Medical University of South Carolina team.

Whether you want to teach the next generation of health care leaders, innovate new business models, discover the next breakthrough or provide patient care, there's a role for you that fuels your passion and takes advantage of your skills.

There are career opportunities available in academics, research, hospital medicine, physician practices and support services, from patient billing to IT. As an applicant, you can search jobs for all MUSC entities as well as search by category and location.

MUSC attracts more than $250 million annually in research funding, making it the biggest magnet for biomedical, extramural research dollars of all institutions of higher learning in South Carolina.

The Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program aims to advance clinical and translational science to increase the speed at which new treatments become available to patients.

MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise, operates a 750 bed medical center, which includes a nationally recognized Children’s Hospital, the Ashley River Tower (cardiovascular, digestive disease, and surgical oncology), Hollings Cancer Center (one of fewer than 70 elite National Cancer Institute designated centers), a Level I Trauma Center and the Institute of Psychiatry.

In addition, there are more than 100 outreach clinics, hospital/health system affiliations, and telehealth sites. U.S. News & World Report placed us among the top one percent of all American hospitals, with 11 specialties in the top 50.

The MUSC Medical Center is also one of only three Magnet® designated hospitals in South Carolina.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement optimal physical therapy programs for a diverse patient population ranging from infants to geriatrics. Provide care for various diagnoses including neurologic, orthopedic, and medically complex conditions within the hospital system.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program and hold a valid South Carolina Physical Therapist license. AHA BLS or equivalent certification is required, though new graduates are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient Care PlanningPhysical Therapy ImplementationNeurologic RehabilitationOrthopedic RehabilitationPost-surgical CarePediatric TherapyGeriatric Care

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 62% have no call, 46% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Alabama is 88.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Alabama clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Alabama?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $93k (middle half $88k–$100k)317 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingAlabama index 88.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Alabama240 active22,039 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 62% no call · 46% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

33 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

28 jobs · 17 employers
10
<$100k
14
$100k-120k
0
$120k-140k
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$140k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

26 jobs · 17 employers
401k / retirement match
92% this job
CME allowance
62%
Sign-on bonus
54% this job
Loan repayment
19%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.6
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,942 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About MUSC

Hospitals and Health Care
Charleston, South Carolina
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus $15,000
Tuition reimbursement
State benefits and retirement
6 weeks paid maternity leave
2 weeks paid non-birthing partner leave
Health insurance
Dental
Vision

Living in Florence

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$223k
Typical market rent
$1,188/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
84.8
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.