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Physical Therapist Assistant/PTA - PRN (Lake City, SC)

Medical University of South Carolina, Brockington, SC, United States


Job Description Summary
Black River Medical Center seeking PRN Physical Therapist Assistant/PTA to join their rehab team!

Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type
Employee

Worker Sub-Type
PRN

Cost Center
CC004284 BLR - Lake City Physical Therapy (BRMC)

Pay Rate Type
Hourly

Pay Grade
Health-25

Scheduled Weekly Hours
8

Job Description
The Physical Therapist Assistant II reports to the Physical Therapist. The Physical Therapist Assistant II provides optimal patient care by implementing a physical therapy program to individuals based upon age-specific needs utilizing a developmental and patient/family directed approach. Under the general supervision of a Physical Therapist I, II, or III, functions as a staff physical therapist assistant. Supervises PTA students and provides clinical education experiences.

Patient populations served: infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric for a variety of diagnosis to include but not limited to: neurologic, orthopedic, post-surgical, pediatric, medically complex, inpatient or outpatient throughout the hospital system.

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

Licensure

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.

Benefits
MUSC is a state facility, therefore our full-time positions come with the option of the State of South Carolina health and retirement benefits.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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