Physical Therapist Assistant I

Medical University of South Carolina • Camden, NJ

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assists one or more Physical Therapists in evaluating and providing treatment
• Prepares patients and equipment for therapy
• Implements treatment plans as instructed, including exercises, stretching maneuvers, hands-on therapy, and equipment
• Records patient's reaction to treatment
• Provides status reports at the end of each treatment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees