PRN PTA

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

PRN Physical Therapist Assistant for outpatient orthopedic Charleston area clinics. 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.

Requirements

• associated degree
• current, valid SC Physical Therapy Assistant license
• A bachelor’s degree in physical education physical therapy or a related field.
• Selected positions require licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Ability to perform job functions in an upright position.
• Ability to perform job functions in a seated position.
• Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile.
• Ability to climb stairs.
• Ability to climb ladders.
• Ability to work indoors.
• Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces.
• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions.
• Ability to bend at the waist.
• Ability to twist at the waist.
• Ability to squat and perform job functions.
• Ability to perform 'pinching' operations.
• Ability to fully use both hands/arms.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders.
• Ability to fully use both legs.
• Ability to reach in all directions.
• Possess good finger dexterity.
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions.
• Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function.
• Ability to lift and carry 150 lbs., unassisted.
• Ability to lift objects, up to 75 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted.
• Ability to lower objects, up to 75 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted.
• Ability to lift and carry patients weighing up to 300 lbs., assisted.
• Ability to push/pull objects, up to 200 lbs., unassisted.
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected.
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand.
• Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance.
• Ability to match or discriminate between colors.
• Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception.
• Good peripheral vision capabilities.
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction.
• Ability to hear and understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet.
• Must be able to maintain bi-lateral hand movement skills.
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements.
• Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and annually.
• Ability to maintain a valid drivers license.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to work rotating shifts.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Ability to learn and use new processes, tools and equipment as required.

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level