Physical Therapist Assistant/PTA/PRN/Acute(MUSC/Florence, SC)

MUSC Health; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

MUSC Health in Florence, South Carolina, is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant I to provide optimal patient care and implement physical therapy programs tailored to individuals' needs, with supervision from a Physical Therapist. Candidates must be graduates of an accredited program and possess the necessary licensure from the South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.

This position requires strong communication skills and the ability to assist with a diverse patient population. The role includes supervising PTA students while providing valuable clinical education experiences.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Reports to the Physical Therapist and provides optimal patient care.
• Implements a physical therapy program to individuals based on specific needs.
• Supervises PTA students and provides clinical education experiences.

Education

Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program

Job description

Job Description

The Physical Therapist Assistant I reports to the Physical Therapist. The Physical Therapist Assistant II provides optimal patient care by implementing a physical therapy program to individuals based upon age‑specific needs utilizing a developmental and patient/family directed approach. Under the general supervision of a Physical Therapist I, II, or III, functions as a staff physical therapist assistant. Supervises PTA students and provides clinical education experiences.

Patient populations served: infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric for a variety of diagnosis to include but not limited to neurologic, orthopedic, post‑surgical, pediatric, medically complex, inpatient or outpatient throughout the hospital system.

Education

Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.

Experience

None.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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