Compassionate Patient Mobility Specialist

MUSC Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mobility Tech at MUSC Health provides multi-skilled support for patient mobility, including ambulation, chair transfers, and assisted exercises, using lift equipment to ensure patient safety and progress. This role requires standing/walking and adherence to safety protocols.

Typical schedule is 40 hours weekly across 5 eight-hour day shifts, Monday through Friday, with hourly compensation. Relevant training in patient care and CNA or EMT certifications are preferred or required based on unit

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with a minimum of one year of patient care work experience in a health care facility
• Certified Nursing Assistant credential or enrollment in healthcare program as applicable
• EMT or Paramedic certification or nursing student status may be required/encouraged as per role
• Nursing student enrolled in an accredited institution with completion of nursing fundamentals coursework or equivalent training
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or required for certain roles within mobility/rehabilitation teams

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with ambulation, transfers to/from chair, and functional activities.
• Support exercises and mobility activities to achieve patient outcomes.
• Perform lifts and transfers using lift equipment as required by safety procedures

Skills

Mobility assistance

Patient care

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Nursing Assistant

EMT or Paramedic

Nursing student (enrolled)

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The Mobility Tech at MUSC Health provides multi-skilled support for patient mobility, including ambulation, chair transfers, and assisted exercises, using lift equipment to ensure patient safety and progress. This role requires standing/walking and adherence to safety protocols.

Typical schedule is 40 hours weekly across 5 eight-hour day shifts, Monday through Friday, with hourly compensation. Relevant training in patient care and CNA or EMT certifications are preferred or required based on unit