PRN Physical Therapist Assistant

Job Description

Summary PRN Physical therapist assistant to assist with coverage in adult outpatient clinics for leaves, absences, and/or high volumes. Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type PRN Cost Center CC000702 CHS - Therapy - Occupational / Physical Clinic - West Ashley (Offsite) Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-26 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift

Job Description

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. May require graduation from an accredited physical therapist assistant program Additional

Job Description

Education: Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.

Experience

• At least one year of experience as Physical Therapy Assistant and demonstrated competence in treating all patient types as well as independence in managing a full caseload.
• 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.
• 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
• Examples: Transfer 100 lb. non-ambulatory patient = 50 lbs. force Push 400 lb. patient in wheelchair on carpet = 20 lbs. force Push patient stretcher one-handed = 25 lbs. force