Physical Therapist Assistant - Home Health
Torrance, California
Compassus Providence Home Health LA County South

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

Location

• Torrance, California

Employment Type

• Travel / Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Day shift: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (5 days per week, 8 hours per day)
• Guaranteed 40 hours per week

Patient Load and Case Types

• Average 5-7 patients per day
• Minimum 6 visits daily or 30 points weekly
• Geriatric patient population

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapy Assistant license in California
• Physical Therapy Assistant (1 year of experience)
• Physical Therapy Assistant experience within the last year
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Equipment and Tools

• iPad provided for documentation
• Cell phone use not allowed during work
• Mileage reimbursed at IRS standard rate

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Background checks updated within 90 days of start, including:

  • SSN trace, county searches (last 7 years), nationwide sex offender, motor vehicle records, education verification, and work history verification
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 90 days of start
• State-specific background checks as applicable
• Fingerprinting requirements vary by state (not required for all placements)
• Education verification of highest degree related to profession
• Signed acknowledgment of Orientation Safety Manual (updated annually)
• Primary source verification of state license within 90 days of start and upon expiration
• Medication and competency exams as applicable

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within the last 12 months (not required annually)
• Fit test for N95 mask (no specific model required)
• Negative TB test (PPD, Q Gold, or TSpot) within 1 year or chest X-ray within 5 years if positive PPD
• Annual TB questionnaire required
• Immunizations or titers for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• 9-panel drug screen within 12 months (instant acceptable)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or facility-specific declination form required during flu season
• COVID vaccination or facility-specific declination required

Documentation and History

• Two professional references within 2 years of start (one reference for per diem non-acute care)
• Full 7 years of work history documented with no gaps
• Annual skills checklist
• Employment history verification for 7 years (with attempts documented if unverifiable)
• Facility-specific documents including:

  • Proof of current auto insurance (required for all home health positions involving driving)
  • Acceptable Use Policy signed prior to start
  • Agency background attestation signed by candidate and agency

Additional Notes

• Locals are accepted and paid at travel rates
• No on-call responsibilities
• Facility confirms territory assignment

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Physical Therapist Assistant travel contract in home health.