What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRN Physical Therapist Assistant position at MUSC?
Job Description Summary
PRN Physical therapist assistant to assist with coverage in adult outpatient clinics for leaves, absences, and/or high volumes.Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)Worker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
PRNCost Center
CC000702 CHS - Therapy - Occupational / Physical Clinic - West Ashley (Offsite)Pay Rate Type
HourlyPay Grade
Health-26Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Work Shift
Job Description
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
Additional Job Description
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.
Physical Requirements
Mobility & Posture
Standing: Continuous
Sitting: Continuous
Walking: Continuous
Climbing stairs: Infrequent
Working indoors: Continuous
Working outdoors (temperature extremes): Infrequent
Working from elevated areas: Frequent
Working in confined/cramped spaces: Frequent
Kneeling: Infrequent
Bending at the waist: Continuous
Twisting at the waist: Frequent
Squatting: Frequent
Manual Dexterity & Strength
Pinching operations: Frequent
Gross motor use (fingers/hands): Continuous
Firm grasping (fingers/hands): Continuous
Fine manipulation (fingers/hands): Continuous
Reaching overhead: Frequent
Reaching in all directions: Continuous
Repetitive motion (hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders): Continuous
Full use of both legs: Continuous
Balance & coordination (lower extremities): Frequent
Lifting & Force Requirements
Lift/carry 50 lbs. unassisted: Infrequent
Lift/lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36”: Infrequent
Lift up to 25 lbs. overhead: Infrequent
Exert up to 50 lbs. of force: Frequent
Examples:
Transfer 100 lb. non-ambulatory patient = 50 lbs. force
Push 400 lb. patient in wheelchair on carpet = 20 lbs. force
Push patient stretcher one-handed = 25 lbs. force
Vision & Sensory
Maintain corrected vision 20/40 (one or both eyes): Continuous
Recognize objects (near/far): Continuous
Color discrimination: Continuous
Depth perception: Continuous
Peripheral vision: Continuous
Hearing acuity (with correction): Continuous
Tactile sensory function: Continuous
Gross motor with fine motor coordination: Continuous
Selected Positions:
Olfactory (smell) function: Continuous
Respirator use qualification: Continuous
Work Environment & Conditions
Effective stress management: Continuous
Rotating shifts: Frequent
Overtime as required: Frequent
Latex-safe environment: Continuous
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