Locum Tenens Pediatric Physiatrist (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) — Columbia, SC, Jun 19–29, 2026

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We’re seeking a locum tenens physiatrist to provide inpatient and outpatient pediatric rehabilitation coverage in Columbia, South Carolina from June 19–29, 2026. Your schedule will be Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., focusing on clinical care only.

What you’ll be doing

• Provide hands-on inpatient pediatric rehabilitation care and oversight for children and adolescents.
• Perform face-to-face evaluations and ongoing management of pediatric rehab patients (roughly five patients per day).
• Supervise two physician assistants, including review of notes, orders, and family communications.
• Participate in weekly interdisciplinary team conferences and collaborate with therapists, nurses, and other rehab staff to set and track treatment goals and discharge plans.
• Document encounters and care plans in Epic.

The team and facility

• You’ll work with a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team supported by 12 RNs, one rehab technician, and three therapists.
• Facility resources include standard hospital equipment plus specialized rehabilitation tools (including a ceiling-mounted walking track).
• Epic EMR used.

Credentials and requirements

• Active South Carolina medical license required.
• Board certification in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation required.
• BLS and PALS required.
• Minimum two years of post-training clinical experience.
• Clean malpractice history; prior experience with Epic preferred.
• Hospital privileges required; credentialing typically takes about 60–90 days with a clean file.

Compensation and logistics

• Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance are provided.

Core procedures and responsibilities

• Pediatric rehab patient evaluation and management.
• Supervision of physician assistants.
• Participation in multidisciplinary rehab conferences and coordination of care.

Coverage type: Clinical only
Service setting: Inpatient/outpatient
Patient population: Pediatrics and adolescents