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

Job Opportunity: PTA Home Health

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Physical Therapist Assistant - Home Health)
• Shift: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (40 hours/week)
• Guaranteed hours based on hours signed
• Local candidates accepted within a 75-mile radius
• Must have Home Health experience (preferred but all PTA experience considered)
• Attendance policy: More than two missed shifts without reasonable explanation during the 13-week contract may lead to contract review and possible cancellation

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapy Assistant license in South Carolina
• Minimum of 1 year of Physical Therapy Assistant experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience in a Home Health setting
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required (AHA or RQI acceptable)

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 1 year of start, updated annually, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for contract renewals
• Education verification required (highest level of education must be associate degree or higher; certificates alone are not sufficient)
• Social Security card required if used for I9 documentation
• Drug screening within 90 days of start (10-panel plus Oxycodone and Marijuana)
• Physical exam and fit mask (N95) within 1 year, updated annually
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 3 months of start (specific acceptable tests detailed)
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity (Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B) or approved medical/religious exemptions with masking requirements
• COVID vaccination (dose 1 and 2) required or declination form with masking
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination required during flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31) with masking if declined

Certifications and Competencies

• BLS certification required for all candidates
• Orientation Safety Manual acknowledgment required
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required within 1 year and updated annually
• Facility-specific documents including photo for badge and TB risk assessment required
• Pass/fail testing and additional certifications (e.g., ACLS, PALS) not required for this role

Additional Requirements

• Must submit all requested Return to Office (RTO) restrictions with initial submission; late requests will not be considered
• Two professional references required within 1 year of start (Qualivis requirement)
• Employment application required
• Skills checklist must be updated annually

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for a Physical Therapist Assistant specializing in Home Health in Spartanburg, SC. Candidates must have a valid SC PTA license, BLS certification, and preferably home health experience. Compliance with extensive background checks, immunizations, drug screening, and facility-specific documentation is mandatory. The position offers a standard weekday day shift with guaranteed hours based on the contract. Attendance is closely monitored.