Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA / full-time (Black River Medical Center)

Job Description Summary MUSC / Black River (Cades, SC) seeking full-time PTA to join their rehab team! MUSC Florence seeking full time Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our Rehab family! Sign on Bonus available for full-time employment ($5,000 for

2-year commitment or $10,000 for 3-year commitment)

Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type Employee

Worker Sub-Type Regular

Cost Center CC004296 BLR - Therapy - Physical Kingstree (BRMC)

Pay Rate Type Hourly

Pay Grade University-04

Scheduled Weekly Hours 40

Work Shift

Job Description

The Physical Therapist Assistant II reports to the Physical Therapist. The Physical Therapist Assistant II provides optimal patient care by implementing a physical therapy program to individuals based upon age-specific needs utilizing a developmental and patient / family directed approach. Under the general supervision of a Physical Therapist I, II, or III , functions as a staff physical therapist assistant. Supervises PTA students and provides clinical education experiences.

Patient populations served : infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric for a variety of diagnosis to include but not limited to : neurologic, orthopedic, post-surgical, pediatric, medically complex, inpatient or outpatient throughout the hospital system.

Education : Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program, less than one year experience as a physical therapy assistant.

Licensure :

• 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 demands : NOTE : The following descriptions are applicable to this section : 1) Continuous C - 6-8 hours per shift; 2) Frequent F - 2-6 hours per shift; 3) Infrequent I- 0-2 hours per shift Ability to perform job functions while standing (C), Ability to perform job functions while sitting (C), Ability to perform job functions while walking (C). ,Ability to climb stairs(I), Ability to work indoors(C), Ability to work outside in temperature extremes(I), Ability to work from elevated areas(F), Ability to work in confined / cramped spaces (F), Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions(I), Ability to bend at the waist (C), Ability to twist at the waist(F), Ability to squat and perform job functions(F), Ability to perform "pinching" operations(F), Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands(C), Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands(C), Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands(C), Ability to reach overhead(F), Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands / wrists / elbows and shoulders(C), Ability to fully use both legs(C), Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination(F), Ability to reach in all directions(C), Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted(I), Ability to lift / lower objects 50 lbs. from / to floor from / to 36 inches unassisted(I), Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs(I) ,

Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force (F), Examples include : #1 : 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, #2. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet., #3. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand.

Ability to maintain vision 20 / 40 corrected(C), Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (C),Ability to match or discriminate between colors(C), Ability to determine distance / relationship between objects; depth perception(C), Good peripheral vision capabilities(C),

Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction(C), Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements(C), Ability to

deal effectively with stressful situations(C),Ability to work rotating shifts(F),Ability to work overtime as required(F), Ability to work in a latex safe environment.(C) ,

Additional Job Description

MUSC Health Black River Medical Center supports a patient-and family-centered approach to care. Family members are not considered visitors to a loved one who is hospitalized. They are key participants in support, decision-making, and care. We do not have visiting hour restrictions and two people are always welcome at the bedside 24 hours a day. Residents benefit from access to a full range of modern diagnostic and interventional capabilities, including :

About Black River (Cades, SC) : " Originally named Camp Ridge, it changed to Cades when the post office was established in 1887. The community was named after C. W. Cades, an early postmaster, or possibly after early postmaster Vernal Glenn Arnette's (1885-1974) grandfather, Cade Arnette (1823-1864)." (from kids.kiddle.com). For more information, please visit : Chamber of Commerce Cades, SC - ChamberofCommerce.com

Benefits

MUSC is a state facility, therefore our full-time positions come with the option of the State of South Carolina health and retirement benefits.

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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