Home Health Physical Therapist
Manning, South Carolina
Home Health Care Services

Job Opportunity: Home Health Physical Therapist

Location: Manning, South Carolina
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)
Shift: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Job Description

• Provide physical therapy services according to physician’s written orders in a home health care setting.
• Daily interaction with patients, family members, agency personnel, and physicians.
• Manage time independently and comply with attendance and reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with staff, students, and external agencies.
• Participate in professional development activities such as competency training, clinical precepting, in-service coordination, mentoring, and clinical education coordination.
• Knowledge of state therapy laws, federal health insurance program regulations, and home health agency conditions of participation required.
• Ability to handle safety issues for staff and patients in all settings.
• Moderate physical activity including walking, standing, bending, lifting (up to 50 pounds), sitting, and driving.
• Must have good manual dexterity, hearing, eyesight, and full range of motion for patient care.
• Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, effective communication with diverse populations, and professional, ethical behavior required.
• Ability to assess patient status across the lifespan and interpret data to meet age-specific needs.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license for South Carolina (state-specific license verification required).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (American Heart Association only).
• Proof of immunizations with lab documentation (no declinations accepted):

  • MMR (2 immunizations or titer)
  • Hepatitis B (3 vaccinations or titer)
  • Varicella (2 immunizations or titer)
• Influenza vaccine recommended during September–April (medical/religious exemptions considered case-by-case).
• Tuberculosis screening:

  • 2 Step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) within required timeframes, or
  • Annual negative PPD or TB questionnaire if applicable.
• If positive PPD, negative chest X-ray within 90 days of start required.
• Valid driver’s license or state ID.
• Social Security card.
• Clinical skills checklist completed prior to start and updated annually.
• Criminal background check including county, statewide, national search, OIG, EPLS, OFAC, NSOP, SS trace, and education verification within 60 days of start covering last 7 years.
• Employment verification for the past 5 years.
• 10-panel drug screen completed within 30 days of start (rapid drug screen not accepted).
• Resume or professional profile submission required; references preferred but not mandatory.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of employment verification required (implies relevant experience).

Physical and Professional Requirements

• Ability to perform moderate physical activity and strenuous movements necessary for patient care.
• High degree of maturity, self-motivation, creativity, initiative, and independent judgment.
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with diverse populations.
• Familiarity with community resources and referral systems.

Additional Information

• Fit test for respiratory protection equipment recommended within one year of start (optional).
• Must comply with agency policies and procedures.
• Responsible for professional behavior, accuracy in documentation, and follow-up.

This position offers an opportunity to work independently in a home health environment, providing essential physical therapy services while engaging in professional development and education activities.