Physical Therapy Assistant PTA Home Health

PruittHealth•Columbia, SC

26d•Onsite

About The Position

PruittHealth @ Home is hiring Physical Therapist Assistants to provide physical therapy treatments to home health patients in their residences under the supervision and direction of a physical therapist. The posting lists two full-time openings: one in Richland County and one in Kershaw County; the Kershaw County opening offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus. The role uses a pay-per-point compensation model, with higher point values for visits requiring greater effort and compensation tied to clinical work and time spent outside visits. Clinicians may also have access to mileage reimbursement, additional pay incentives, a progressive benefit plan, career-growth opportunities, flexible schedules, and a supportive team environment.

Requirements

Valid, unrestricted professional license in the state of practice.
Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
For foreign-trained applicants, education must be deemed substantially equivalent to U.S. entry-level Physical Therapist Assistant education by an APTA-approved credentials evaluation organization.
Current CPR certification.
At least 2 years of therapy experience.
Valid driver’s license and automobile liability insurance.

Nice To Haves

Prior Home Health experience.

Responsibilities

Assist with developing and implementing plans of care within goals established by the physician, patient or patient family, and interdisciplinary team.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and attending physician to help maintain continuity of care and develop, integrate, and manage patient care plans.
Demonstrate intermediate knowledge of home care and competency in discipline-specific patient care skills.
Meet agency productivity standards and use time and resources effectively and efficiently.
Complete documentation accurately, promptly, and at the point of care in accordance with industry standards.
Assist the physical therapist in assessing patients’ physical disabilities and levels of function.
Maintain current licensure, certification, and clinical records in accordance with federal, state, and agency regulations and guidelines.
Participate in center or agency surveys, including licensure and JCAHO surveys, and complete any subsequently required reports.
Report alleged or suspected violations to a supervisor or others and continue reporting until the issue is resolved.
Work independently, prioritize tasks, manage time, and meet outcomes and strategic goals by targeted deadlines.