Physical Therapist (PT) - Inpatient Acute Care

Acute Care Physical Therapist | Hospital-Based | Charleston SC | PSLF

Position Highlights

• Acute care at a non-profit Level Trauma hospital system (Charleston SC)
• Open to new grads and experienced acute PTs, mentorship built in
• Broad caseload: ICU, PICU, trauma, neuro, post-surgical, total joint, med/surg
• Student loan repayment program plus relocation assistance
• PSLF eligible
• ~10 patients/day, generous treatment times, no rigid quotas
• Flexible scheduling (4x10s, 5x8s), minimal weekends, 20 days PTO

About the Role
Nealy Pierce is partnering with a respected non-profit hospital system in the Charleston area to hire a full-time acute care PT. It's a permanent, hospital-based role ideal for experienced acute PTs or clinicians transitioning into the setting from other hospital backgrounds. You'll carry a broad caseload with PICU exposure (rare in most acute PT roles), join interdisciplinary rounds with physicians and nursing, and cross-train across units for versatile skill development. Structured onboarding and mentorship support new grads and transitioning clinicians alike, with CE reimbursement and a retirement match rounding it out.

Qualifications & Requirements

• DPT or MPT from an accredited program
• Active or pending South Carolina PT license
• New grads and experienced acute PTs welcome
• Strong communicator and team collaborator
• NCS, CCS, or other specialty cert a plus but not required
• Passion for hospital-based, evidence-informed acute care

About Charleston, SC: Charleston is one of the most desirable places to live in the country. Coastal lifestyle, nationally recognized food scene, historic downtown, and year-round access to beaches, golf, and sailing. A destination market for PTs looking to grow their acute career in a city worth living in.

ABOUT US
Nealy Pierce specializes in permanent PT, OT, and SLP placements with hospital systems nationwide. We take the time to understand your situation and what matters most before recommending any opportunity. Browse current positions at NealyPierce.com/Job or email

jobs@np-hc.com