Posted 09/25/2026 · Job #511702
Rehab | Physical Therapist Assistant | 13–Week Travel – Columbia, Tennessee
Job Description
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Home Health Travel Job in Columbia, TN
Join a rewarding home health Physical Therapist Assistant travel opportunity in Columbia, Tennessee. This is a great chance to support patients in the comfort of their homes while helping improve mobility, strength, independence, and quality of life in a welcoming Middle Tennessee community near Nashville.
Job Details
- Employment Type: Travel Physical Therapist Assistant job
- Specialty: Home Health PTA
- Setting: Home Health
- Shift Duration: 8-hour days
- Schedule: Day shift, typically 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Hours Per Week: 40
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Start Date: Flexible / as soon as available
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,580 – $1,700
- Location: Columbia, Tennessee
- Charting System: Cerner
- Weekend Coverage: Occasional
- On-Call: Not required
Job Requirements
- Recent or current home health therapy experience required
- At least 6 months of home health experience required
- Home health travel experience required
- Active Tennessee PTA license or compact license in hand
- Ability to work independently in patient homes
- Comfortable documenting in Cerner
- Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills
- Reliable transportation for home visits throughout the Columbia, TN area
Responsibilities
- Assist Physical Therapists in delivering skilled home health physical therapy services
- Carry out treatment plans designed to improve patient mobility, strength, balance, and function
- Provide patient education to support safe recovery and progress at home
- Document visits accurately and efficiently in the electronic charting system
- Collaborate with the care team to support high-quality patient outcomes
- Adapt to a patient census of approximately 6-10 visits
- Maintain a professional, compassionate approach in every home setting
Why You’ll Love This Home Health PTA Job
- Work in a respected Tennessee healthcare community with a warm, hometown feel
- Enjoy a consistent weekday schedule with occasional weekend coverage
- Make a real difference by helping patients recover and thrive in their own homes
- Gain valuable experience in a supportive home health therapy environment
Apply now for this Physical Therapist Assistant travel job in Columbia, TN and join a team dedicated to delivering exceptional home health care.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals are treated with respect and provided equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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