PT /PTA- Physical Therapy

Job Description Summary Outpatient Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) with associated degree and current, valid SC Physical Therapy Assistant license to assist in helping patients recover from injuries and regain mobility in an outpatient setting.

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

CC000709 CHS - Therapy Clinic - Mt Pleasant (Offsite)

Hourly

Health-26

Work Shift

Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.

Experience: At least one year of experience as Physical Therapy Assistant and demonstrated competence in treating all patient types as well as independence in managing a full caseload.

Licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant by the South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.

Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

Outpatient Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) with associated degree and current, valid SC Physical Therapy Assistant license to assist in helping patients recover from injuries and regain mobility through:

Assessing patients before, during, and after therapy sessions reporting observations to the supervising Physical Therapist (PT) as necessary.

Providing exercise prescription and assistance based on the PT's treatment plan; Utilizing various techniques, including stretching exercises, manual techniques within their scope of practice and massage, to treat patients.

Use of EMR system to document treatment sessions and communicate with primary physical therapist.

Continuous, working outdoors (temperature extremes): Infrequent, working from elevated areas: Pinching operations: from floor to 36\": Infrequent, Lift up to 25 lbs. overhead: Infrequent, Exert up to 50 lbs. Continuous, Rotating shifts: Frequent, Overtime as required: The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. J-18808-Ljbffr Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)