Physical Therapy Assistant II

Job Description

Summary

Physical Therapy Assistant for busy Out-Pt therapy clinic.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC000702 CHS - Therapy - Occupational / Physical Clinic - West Ashley (Offsite)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-26

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Work Shift

Job Description

Outpatient Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) with associated degree and current, valid SC Physical Therapy Assistant license to assist in helping patients recover from injuries and regain mobility through :

• Utilizing appropriate treatment tools and devices needed for patient care.
• Assessing patients before, during, and after therapy sessions reporting observations to the supervising Physical Therapist (PT) as necessary.
• Providing exercise prescription and assistance based on the PT’s treatment plan; guiding patients through these exercises, ensuring proper form and technique.
• Utilizing various techniques, including stretching exercises, manual techniques within their scope of practice and massage, to treat patients.
• Provide effective patient education and counseling and provide guidance on exercises and techniques patients can perform at home.
• Use of EMR system to document treatment sessions and communicate with primary physical therapist.

Additional

Job Description

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

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