Physical Therapist Assistant II

Medical University Of South Carolina

Job Location:

North Charleston, SC - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description Summary

Physical Therapist Assistant II works under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist to assist with a patients treatment program in accordance with federal guidelines and state practice acts. The PTA II assists in the provision of screens collection of assessment data and direct treatment to a general rehab caseload in single or multiple sites under the direction and supervision of a Physical Therapist in accordance with state and national practice guidelines. The PTA II participates in the clinical team process and participates in clinical program development. PTA II also provides teaching and training to caregiver staff and functions as a resource to the PTA I.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000705 CHS - Therapy Main - OT/PT/SLP (Main)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-26

Scheduled Weekly Hours

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 patients 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

Graduation from an accredited school of physical therapy assisting and one year workexperience as a physical therapy assistant required.

Required Licensure Certifications Registrations: Licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant by the South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners 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

Vision & Sensory

Maintain corrected vision 20/40 (one or both eyes): Continuous

Recognize objects (near/far): Continuous

Color discrimination: Continuous

Depthperception: 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

Respiratoruse qualification: Continuous

Work Environment & Conditions

Effective stress management: Continuous

Rotating shifts: Frequent

Overtime as: 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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Job Description SummaryPhysical Therapist Assistant II works under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist to assist with a patients treatment program in accordance with federal guidelines and state practice acts. The PTA II assists in the provision of screens collection of assessment data ...