Physical Therapy Technician

musc; Northwoods (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a PRN team member to assist physical therapists. Primary duties include performing administrative and clerical tasks, cleaning equipment, and preparing treatment areas to ensure smooth patient care operations.

This role supports the therapy team in a busy clinical setting and requires a high school diploma with no prior work experience required. 18 scheduled hours per week in a hospital/clinical environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assists physical therapists with tasks that are indirectly related to patient care, including performing administrative and clerical tasks.
• Prepares treatment areas and cleans equipment as needed.
• Supports clinic operations and helps maintain a safe, organized environment.

Skills

Clerical tasks

Administrative support

Education

High School Degree 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.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

PRN

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

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

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Additional Job Description

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 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.

Culture

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

Equal Opportunity Statement

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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