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

Job Opportunity: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Outpatient

Location

• Spartanburg, South Carolina

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (40 hours per week)

Job Description

• Position: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in Home Health setting
• Home Health experience is preferred; all PTA experience will be considered
• Must have Home Health experience to qualify

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapy Assistant license in South Carolina (pending state license accepted but must be obtained prior to starting)
• Physical Therapy Assistant with at least 1 year of experience within the last year
• Experience in a Home Health setting
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA or RQI acceptable)
• Must carry government-issued photo ID during hours of service
• Attendance policy: Missing more than two shifts in a 13-week contract without reasonable explanation may lead to contract review and possible cancellation
• State license primary source verification required
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement required
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG within 30 days of start and updated annually
• Education verification required (highest level of education must be associate degree or higher; certificates alone are not sufficient)
• Drug screening within 90 days of start (10 panel plus Oxycodone and Marijuana)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Fit mask (N95) fit test within 1 year, updated annually
• TB risk assessment and symptom evaluation within 3 months of start, updated annually; negative TB test or chest X-ray documentation required as applicable
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or approved exemptions for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (3-dose series, 2-dose Heplisav, positive titer, or signed declination)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or declination (mask required if declined during flu season)
  • COVID-19 doses 1 and 2 required or declination form
• References: 2 references within 1 year or 3 years depending on facility (Qualivis requirement)
• Employment application required
• Skills checklist updated annually for applicable units
• Must submit all requested Return to Office (RTO) restrictions with initial submission; late requests will not be considered
• Facility-specific documents including photo for badge and compliance checklists required
• South Carolina SLED criminal records search required regardless of residency history

This position is ideal for a PTA with home health experience seeking a travel contract in South Carolina with a structured weekday schedule and comprehensive compliance requirements.