Assists physical therapists in evaluating and treating patients to aid recovery from injury, disease, or surgery. Prepares patients and equipment, implements treatment plans, and documents patient reactions and status reports.
Requirements summary
Requires graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program and licensure by the South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners. Candidates must have at least one year of experience and current BLS certification.
professional certificateDocumentationPatient MonitoringBLS CertificationClinical SupportTreatment PlanningBasic Life SupportPhysical TherapyTherapeutic ExercisesPatient EvaluationHands-on TherapyStretching Maneuvers
Job description
Job Description
Summary PRN Physical therapist assistant to assist with coverage in adult outpatient clinics for leaves, absences, and/or high volumes. Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type PRN Cost Center CC000702 CHS - Therapy - Occupational / Physical Clinic - West Ashley (Offsite) Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-26 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift
Job Description
Assists one or more Physical Therapists in evaluating and providing treatment to help patients recover from injury, disease, surgery, or other ailments. Prepares patients and equipment for therapy and implements treatment plans as instructed, including exercises, stretching maneuvers, hands-on therapy, and equipment. Records patient's reaction to treatment and provides status reports at the end of each treatment. May require graduation from an accredited physical therapist assistant program Additional
Job Description
Education: 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.
Certification/Licensure: 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.
Balance & coordination (lower extremities): Frequent Lifting & Force Requirements Lift/carry 50 lbs. unassisted: Infrequent Lift/lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36”: Infrequent Lift up to 25 lbs. overhead: Infrequent Exert up to 50 lbs. of force:
Frequent
Examples: Transfer 100 lb. non-ambulatory patient = 50 lbs. force Push 400 lb. patient in wheelchair on carpet = 20 lbs. force Push patient stretcher one-handed = 25 lbs. force
Vision &
Sensory
Maintain corrected vision 20/40 (one or both eyes):
Continuous
Recognize objects (near/far):
Continuous
Color discrimination:
Continuous
Depth perception:
Continuous
Peripheral vision:
Continuous
Hearing acuity (with correction):
Continuous
Tactile sensory function:
Continuous
Gross motor with fine motor coordination:
Continuous
Selected
Positions:
Olfactory (smell) function:
Continuous
Respirator use qualification:
Continuous
Work
Environment &
Conditions
Effective stress management:
Continuous
Rotating shifts:
Frequent
Overtime as required:
Frequent
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