What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Assistant PTA Home Health position at PruittHealth?
Physical Therapist Assistant PTA – Home Health Services
Full Time
Locations: Richland county/ Lexington
Kershaw County
Home is where the heart is!That's why PruittHealth @ Home is committed to caring for our patients and residents, as well as providing our employees with a rewarding career as a member of our PruittHealth family.
New Pay Per Point Model – Top pay in the industry
Our Compensation Plan for our clinicians is top of market and pays higher for visits that require greater effort. By assigning higher point values, we can directly tie your compensation to the work you perform, and time spent outside of a visit.
Job Purpose
Provide physical therapy treatments to PruittHealth Home Health patients in their place of residence under the supervision/direction of a physical therapist.
Key Responsibilities
Licensure, Certification And Education Requirements
We are eager to connect with you! Apply Now to get started at PruittHealth!
As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
For Florida Job Postings Only
For more information regarding Florida’s Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com
Primary Location
South Carolina-Columbia
Schedule
Full-time
Shift
1st Shift
Job Posting
May 4, 2026, 7:29:56 AM
Work Locations
PruittHealth @ Home - Columbia
Full Time
Locations: Richland county/ Lexington
Kershaw County
Home is where the heart is!That's why PruittHealth @ Home is committed to caring for our patients and residents, as well as providing our employees with a rewarding career as a member of our PruittHealth family.
New Pay Per Point Model – Top pay in the industry
Our Compensation Plan for our clinicians is top of market and pays higher for visits that require greater effort. By assigning higher point values, we can directly tie your compensation to the work you perform, and time spent outside of a visit.
Job Purpose
Provide physical therapy treatments to PruittHealth Home Health patients in their place of residence under the supervision/direction of a physical therapist.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with the development and implementation of the plan of care within goals defined by the physician, patient/patient family and interdisciplinary team.
- Helps maintain continuity of care by collaborating with the interdisciplinary team and attending physician to develop, integrate, and manage the patient care plan of care.
- Demonstrates intermediate knowledge of home care and competency in discipline for specific patient care skills, required for the provision of care.
- Meets agency productivity standards and utilizes time and resources effectively and efficiently.
- Completes documentation timely, accurately, and at the point of care, according to industry standards.
- Assist the physical therapist in assessing the physical disability and level of function of patients.
- Maintains current license, certification, and clinical records to meet federal, state and agency regulations and guidelines
- Participate in center/agency surveys (Licensure / JCAHO), and any subsequently required reports.
- Accepts responsibility to report any alleged or suspected violations to supervisor and/or others until the issue is resolved.
- Ability to be self-directed, prioritize, manage time appropriately, and meet outcomes and strategic goals by targeted deadlines.
Licensure, Certification And Education Requirements
- Must have a valid and unrestricted professional license in state of practice.
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
- If foreign-trained, the program must be deemed substantially equivalent to a Physical Therapist Assistant entry level education in the U.S. by a credentials evaluation organization approved by the APTA.
- Current CPR certification.
- Minimum of 2 years' therapy experience.
- Valid driver’s license and automobile liability insurance.
- Prior Home Health experience is preferable.
We are eager to connect with you! Apply Now to get started at PruittHealth!
As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
For Florida Job Postings Only
For more information regarding Florida’s Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com
Primary Location
South Carolina-Columbia
Schedule
Full-time
Shift
1st Shift
Job Posting
May 4, 2026, 7:29:56 AM
Work Locations
PruittHealth @ Home - Columbia