Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant
Augusta, Georgia
University Hospital

Job Opportunity: PTA Home Health (Therapy/Rehabilitation)

Location: Augusta, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for a home health setting treating adult to geriatric patients. The caseload includes patients with joint replacement/orthopedic aftercare, CVA, osteoarthritis, diabetes, hypertension, CHF, COPD, CKD, dementia, peripheral vascular disease, surgical aftercare, UTI, amputation, wounds (surgical/non-surgical), and cancer.

Required Experience

• Minimum 1 year of specialty experience in Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)
• 1st time travelers accepted only if they have applicable home health experience
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support) required
• PTA certification required
• State license verification for Georgia required within 30 days prior to start

Patient Population

• Adults to Geriatrics

Work Details

• Average daily census: 375 patients
• Approximately 7 visits per day
• Home Care Home Base required
• Scrub color: Royal Blue or Black
• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days
• Work every other weekend unless otherwise specified
• Floating within facility/scope of practice as needed
• No call requirements
• Holiday work expectations:

  • If 1 major holiday falls during assignment, expected to work it
  • If 2 major holidays fall, expected to work both
  • If 3 major holidays fall, expected to work 2 of them
• Major holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day

Compliance & Orientation

• Full compliance required to start on time; delays result in 2-week pushback due to bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Clinical screening required to determine clinical fit before final approval
• Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length (e.g., 12 weeks = 12 hours)

Required Health & Background Documents

• Background check within 30 days of start, including education verification
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months (with additional requirements if prior positive)
• TB questionnaire updated annually
• Immunizations or titers for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B
• Flu vaccination or declination required during flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start
• References: 2 clinical references required
• Skills checklist within 12 months, updated annually
• Work history verification of most recent employer

Additional Competency Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (required for RNs/LVNs, not for PTA)
• Color blind testing required for all candidates
• Other competency exams and certifications may apply depending on specialty and unit

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapy Assistant license in Georgia
• Physical Therapy Assistant with at least 1 year of experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• Experience working with adult patients
• Experience working with geriatric patients
• Experience in a home health setting

Summary

This is a 12-week travel contract for a PTA in home health, working with adult to geriatric patients with a variety of medical and surgical conditions. The role requires at least 1 year of PTA experience, BLS certification, and Georgia state licensure. Prior travel experience is not required, and first-time travelers with home health experience are accepted. Compliance with health, background, and competency requirements is mandatory for timely start.

Note: This summary excludes contact details, pay rates, and facility-specific names per instructions.