Travel PTA - Home Health

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Mar 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant for a home health position in the greater Charlotte, NC area, requiring at least 1 year of home health experience and HCHB proficiency.

Details

• Home health setting covering Northern Charlotte and surrounding areas including Huntersville, Cornelius, Davidson, Morrisville, and Salisbury
• Caseload of approximately 6 patient visits per day with an average driving distance of 60–80 miles per day; mileage is reimbursed weekly
• Patient population includes those with chronic diseases, orthopedic conditions (total hips/knees), falls, generalized weakness, CHF, COPD, and occasional stroke diagnoses
• Uses HCHB (Homecare Homebase) as the primary EMR — experience required
• Epic Rover used in a view-only capacity; Focura used for uploading discharge instructions and wound documentation
• 12-hour day shifts, 8:00 AM–8:00 PM, 36 hours per week
• No weekend rotation, no on-call requirements, and no major holiday coverage required
• 13-week schedule cycle; RTO subject to manager approval

Requirements

• Active NC PTA license required (license required if applicable)
• Current BLS certification required
• Valid Driver's License and proof of auto insurance required
• Minimum 1 year of home health experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• Proficiency in HCHB (Homecare Homebase) required
• Skills in gait training, balance training, non-pharmaceutical pain management, and care coordination required
• Ability to recognize signs and symptoms that may prevent hospital readmissions
• Strong communication skills for collaboration with supervising PT and clinical team
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN required for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers will be considered if they have solid home health experience
• Candidates must reside 50+ miles from the facility's home unit to be eligible — local candidates are not accepted
• Candidates who have worked a permanent position at an AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year before being eligible
• Orientation consists of 5 days of facility/unit onboarding (NEO)
• Supported by a team including a Clinical Manager, Clinical Supervisor, Scheduler, and peers
• Grey scrubs required
• Team-oriented department culture
• A final interview with the hiring manager will be conducted via SimpliFi