Physical Therapy Assistant

MUSC Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Acute Care Physical Therapy Assistant to provide exceptional patient care. This role involves implementing personalized therapy programs for diverse patient populations, under the guidance of experienced Physical Therapists. You will have the opportunity to work with patients of all ages, from infants to geriatrics, addressing a wide range of diagnoses. If you're passionate about making a difference in patient lives and enjoy working in a collaborative environment, this position is perfect for you. Join a team that values your contributions and supports your professional growth.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program required.
• Must possess Basic Life Support certification.

Responsibilities

• Implement physical therapy programs based on patient needs.
• Supervise PTA students and provide clinical education.

Skills

Patient Care

Physical Therapy Implementation

Supervision of Students

Basic Life Support Certification

Education

Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program

Job description

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Job Description Summary

The Physical Therapist Assistant II 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.

Job Description Summary

The Physical Therapist Assistant II 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.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000907 COL - Physical Therapy (DMC)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-25

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Position Description:

The Physical Therapist Assistant II 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, less than one year experience as a physical therapy assistant.

Licensure

• 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
  
  

Physical demands: NOTE: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: 1) Continuous C – 6-8 hours per shift; 2) Frequent F – 2-6 hours per shift; 3) Infrequent I– 0-2 hours per shift Ability to perform job functions while standing (C), Ability to perform job functions while sitting (C), Ability to perform job functions while walking (C). ,Ability to climb stairs(I), Ability to work indoors(C), Ability to work outside in temperature extremes(I), Ability to work from elevated areas(F), Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces (F), Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions(I), Ability to bend at the waist (C), Ability to twist at the waist(F), Ability to squat and perform job functions(F), Ability to perform “pinching” operations(F), Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands(C), Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands(C), Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands(C), Ability to reach overhead(F), Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders(C), Ability to fully use both legs(C), Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination(F), Ability to reach in all directions(C), Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted(I), Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted(I), Ability to lift from 36” to overhead 25 lbs(I) ,

Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force (F), Examples include: #1:To transfer a 100 lb. patient that can not assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker, #2. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet., #3. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand.

Ability to maintain vision 20/40 corrected(C), Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (C),Ability to match or discriminate between colors(C), Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception(C), Good peripheral vision capabilities(C),

Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction(C), Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements(C), Ability to

deal effectively with stressful situations(C),Ability to work rotating shifts(F),Ability to work overtime as required(F), Ability to work in a latex safe environment.(C) ,*Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions (C,) *(Selected Positions) *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (C) *(Selected Positions **Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Selected Positions)*

Additional Job Description

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.

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Employment type

• Employment type

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Job function

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  Hospitals and Health Care

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