Physical Therapy Assistant: Hands-on Rehab Clinician

Medical University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina in Columbia, SC, is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to support Physical Therapists in evaluating and treating patients recovering from injury, surgery, or disease. You will assist with exercises, stretches, hands-on therapy, and document patient responses.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited PTA program, SC PTA license, BLS certification, and ability to meet physical demands.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• SC licensure to practice as a PTA.
• Current BLS certification (AHA) or Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers.

Responsibilities

• Assist Physical Therapists in evaluating and treating patients.
• Prepare patients and equipment for therapy and implement treatment plans.
• Record patient responses and provide status reports at the end of each treatment.

Education

Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program

Job description

Medical University of South Carolina in Columbia, SC, is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to support Physical Therapists in evaluating and treating patients recovering from injury, surgery, or disease. You will assist with exercises, stretches, hands-on therapy, and document patient responses.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited PTA program, SC PTA license, BLS certification, and ability to meet physical demands.