Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant
Dublin, Ohio
Dublin Home Health

Job Opportunity: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Home Health

Location: Dublin, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Home Health Therapy/Rehabilitation
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, occasional weekends approximately every 6 weeks
• Average Patients per Day: 6-7 (to be confirmed during interview)
• Types of Cases: Geriatric
• On-Call: No
• First Time Travelers: Not accepted
• Territory: Up to a 60-mile radius from the hub/office
• Dress Code: Scrubs (any color), no jeans
• Technology Provided: iPad provided; cell phone not allowed
• Mileage: Reimbursed at IRS standard rate
• Documentation: Timely documentation and communication required
• Productivity: 30 points weekly required

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapy Assistant license in Ohio
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant in Home Health
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Comprehensive background checks required within 90 days of start, including but not limited to:

  • SSN Trace
  • County searches for last 7 years of residence/work/school
  • FACIS Level 1
  • Nationwide Sex Offender Registry
  • Motor Vehicle Records
  • Education and Work History Verification
  • State-specific searches as applicable
• Fingerprinting (BCI and FBI) required within 12 months of start and updated annually
• Education verification of highest degree related to profession
• Signed acknowledgment of Orientation Safety Manual (updated annually)
• Medication and competency exams as applicable
• Proof of current auto insurance required due to driving responsibilities

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within the last 12 months (not required annually)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframes
• Annual TB questionnaire required
• Immunizations or titers for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Drug screening (9 panel) within 12 months of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or facility-specific declination form during flu season
• COVID vaccination or facility-specific declination

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references within 2 years of start
• Full 7 years of work history documented with no gaps
• Annual skills checklist
• Compliance with facility-specific policies and documentation prior to start

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not accepted for first-time travelers; candidates must have completed at least one prior travel contract.
• Locals are accepted and paid at travel rates.
• No on-call responsibilities.

This position is ideal for a Physical Therapist Assistant with home health experience seeking a travel contract in Ohio with a focus on geriatric patients.