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

Job Opportunity: PTA Home Health (Therapy/Rehabilitation)

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

Job Details

• Specialty: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Home Health
• Shift: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 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)
• Experience: Must have 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 lead to contract review and possible cancellation

Required Certifications & Licenses

• South Carolina PTA License (must be active before start)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - Required for all candidates
• Other certifications (if applicable to role/unit): ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM, NIH Stroke Certification, etc. (check specific unit requirements)
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement - Required
• State License Verification - Primary source verification required

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
• South Carolina statewide search required regardless of residence history
• Education verification required (highest level of education must be associate’s degree or higher; certificates alone are not sufficient)
• Employment application required
• Drug testing within 60 days of start (10 panel + Oxycodone + Marijuana)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Fit mask (N95) within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 3 months of start
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or approved exemptions for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (vaccine series, positive titer, or declination)
  • Varicella
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or declination (mask required if declined during flu season)
  • COVID-19 Dose 1 and 2 required or declination form

Additional Requirements

• Photo for badge (headshot on plain background)
• References: 2 references within 1 year of start (Qualivis requirement)
• Skills checklist updated annually (if applicable)
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually
• Competency exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually

Notes

• Pending state license accepted but must be obtained prior to starting
• All Return to Office (RTO) requests must be included in the initial submission; late requests will not be considered
• Candidates must carry government-issued photo ID during hours of service
• Facility has an attendance policy specific to travelers

This position is ideal for a PTA with home health experience looking for a 13-week travel contract in South Carolina with a structured Monday-Friday schedule.