Physical Therapy Assistant- Northeast- Full-Time

MUSC Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The MUSC Health is seeking a capable Physical Therapy Assistant to support Physical Therapists in evaluating and treating patients recovering from injury, surgery, or illness. You will prepare patients and equipment, help implement treatment plans, and document responses and progress for each session.

Requires graduation from an accredited PTA program, SC PTA license, and BLS certification. The role is based in Columbia, SC, with hourly pay and a standard 40-hour workweek.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Current South Carolina PTA licensure.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Board Certified by the South Carolina State Board as a Physical Therapy Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Assist Physical Therapists in evaluating and treating patients.
• Prepare patients and equipment for therapy sessions.
• Implement treatment plans including exercises and manual therapy.
• Record patient responses and provide status reports after each treatment.

Education

Graduate of an accredited PTA program

SC PTA licensure

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Physical Therapy Assistant 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. Requires graduation from an accredited physical therapist assistant program.

Job Description Summary

The Physical Therapy Assistant 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. Requires graduation from an accredited physical therapist assistant program.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000909 COL - Physical Therapy Rehab (NMC)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-25

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Minimum Training and Education:

Graduate of an accredited program of Physical Therapy Assistant and holds a current valid South Carolina license to practice.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations:

Board Certified by the South Carolina State Board as a Physical Therapy Assistant. Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association.

Physical Requirements

Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent) Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent) Examples include: 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. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous) Ability to work rotating shifts. (Frequent) Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent) Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) (Selected Positions) *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) *(Selected Positions) *Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous) (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.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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