Physical Therapy Technician

MUSC Health; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC Health) is seeking a Temporary Medical Support Aide to assist physical therapists with administrative and clerical tasks, equipment cleaning, and preparing treatment areas. The role is hourly, with 18 scheduled hours per week, and is based in North Charleston, SC.

Minimum qualifications include a High School degree or equivalent; no prior work experience is required. This entry-level position offers exposure to allied health settings within MUHA.

Qualifications

• High School Degree or Equivalent required.
• No prior work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assists physical therapists with tasks that are indirectly related to patient care, including performing administrative and clerical tasks, cleaning equipment, and preparing treatment areas.

Skills

Administrative skills

Clerical tasks

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description Summary Assists physical therapists with tasks that are indirectly related to patient care, including performing administrative and clerical tasks, cleaning equipment, and preparing treatment areas.

Job Description Summary Assists physical therapists with tasks that are indirectly related to patient care, including performing administrative and clerical tasks, cleaning equipment, and preparing treatment areas.

Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type Employee

Worker Sub-Type Temporary

Cost Center CC005647 CHS - Pediatric PT/OT/SLP - Northwoods (Offsite)

Pay Rate Type Hourly

Pay Grade Health-19

Scheduled Weekly Hours 18

Work Shift

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications: High School Degree or Equivalent. No prior work experience required.

Assists physical therapists with tasks that are indirectly related to patient care, including performing administrative and clerical tasks, cleaning equipment, and preparing treatment areas.

Additional Job Description

Minimum Qualifications: High School Degree or Equivalent. No prior work experience required.

Physical Requirements

Mobility & Posture: Standing: Continuous, Sitting: Continuous, Walking: Continuous, climbing stairs: Infrequent, working indoors: Continuous, working outdoors (temperature extremes): Infrequent, working from elevated areas: Frequent, working in confined/cramped spaces: Frequent, Kneeling: Infrequent, bending at the waist: Continuous, Twisting at the waist: Frequent, Squatting: Frequent

Manual Dexterity & Strength: Pinching operations: Frequent, Gross motor use (fingers/hands): Continuous, Firm grasping (fingers/hands): Continuous, Fine manipulation (fingers/hands): Continuous, reaching overhead: Frequent, Reaching in all directions: Continuous, Repetitive motion (hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders): Continuous, Full use of both legs: Continuous, Balance & coordination (lower extremities): Frequent.

Lifting & Force Requirements: Lift/carry 50 lbs. unassisted: Infrequent, Lift/lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36”: Infrequent, Lift up to 25 lbs. overhead: Infrequent, Exert up to 50 lbs. of force: Frequent

Vision & Sensory: Maintain corrected vision 20/40 (one or both eyes): Continuous, Recognize objects (near/far): Continuous, Color discrimination: Continuous, Depth perception: Continuous, Peripheral vision: Continuous, Hearing acuity (with correction): Continuous, Tactile sensory function: Continuous, Gross motor with fine motor coordination: Continuous.

Selected Positions: Olfactory (smell) function: Continuous, Respirator use qualification: Continuous, Work Environment & Conditions: Effective stress management: Continuous, Rotating shifts: Frequent, Overtime as required: Frequent, Latex-safe environment: Continuous.

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

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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