Physical Therapist Assistant - Home Health
Spartanburg, South Carolina
Spartanburg Regional Post-Acute Services

Job Opportunity: PTA SNF (Physical Therapist Assistant - Skilled Nursing Facility)

Location: Spartanburg, South Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation (PTA Home Health)
• Shift: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
• State License: South Carolina PTA license required and must be obtained prior to starting
• Basic Life Support (BLS): Required (AHA or RQI acceptable)
• Home Health Experience: Must have prior Home Health experience
• Local Radius Rule: Locals accepted within 75 miles
• Attendance Policy: More than two missed shifts without reasonable explanation during the 13-week contract may result in contract review and possible cancellation

Required Experience

• Years of Experience in Specialty: Not explicitly stated, but must have Home Health experience (implies prior relevant experience required)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required

Certifications & Licenses

• Required:

  • South Carolina PTA License (must be active before start)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or RQI acceptable
• Preferred/As Applicable:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • Other certifications may be required depending on unit or facility policies

Compliance & Background Checks

• 7-year criminal background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
• South Carolina statewide background check required regardless of residence history
• Education verification (highest level of education must be associates, bachelors, masters, or doctorate; certificates alone are not sufficient)
• Drug screening within 60 days of start (10 panel + Oxycodone + Marijuana)
• E-Verify proof required
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Fit mask (N95) within 1 year, updated annually
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 3 months
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: 2 vaccines, positive titer, or approved exemption
  • Hepatitis B: Vaccine series, positive titer, or declination
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines, positive titer, or approved exemption
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or declination (seasonal requirement)
  • COVID-19 vaccination (Dose 1 and 2 required or declination form)

Additional Requirements

• Facility-specific documents including photo for badge and orientation safety manual acknowledgment
• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually
• Competency exams required within 1 year of start and updated annually
• References and employment application required as part of credentialing process

Summary

This is a travel contract position for a Physical Therapist Assistant with home health experience in Spartanburg, SC. The role requires a valid South Carolina PTA license, BLS certification, and compliance with extensive background, health, and competency requirements. The contract length is approximately 13 weeks with a Monday-Friday day shift schedule. Prior travel experience is not required. Attendance is closely monitored with strict policies on missed shifts.