PRN PTA

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Outpatient Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) 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

• Education: Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Experience: At least one year of experience as Physical Therapy Assistant and demonstrated competence in treating all patient types as well as independence in managing a full caseload.
• Certification/Licensure: 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.
• 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed