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MUSC

Physical Therapist Assistant/PTA/full-time (Black River Medical Center)

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What they do

A Physical Therapy Assistant assists physical therapists to help patients with disabling injuries or conditions improve their range of motion and manage their pain. Helps patients learn exercises and teaches them to use therapeutic equipment. Works in the office of a physical therapist or in a healthcare facility.

$58,260 / year median in South Carolina

+14% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Description Summary MUSC/Black River (Cades, SC) seeking Full time PTA to join their rehab team! MUSC Florence seeking full time Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our Rehab family!.10k sign-on bonus and tuition reimbursement assistance!

•State benefits and retirement! Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type? Regular Cost Center

CC003473 BLR - PT

(BRMC) Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade University-CLN07 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift 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.

•10k sign-on bonus and tuition reimbursement assistance!

•State benefits and retirement!

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 Additional Job Description MUSC Health Black River Medical Center supports a patient-and family-centered approach to care. Family members are not considered visitors to a loved one who is hospitalized. They are key participants in support, decision-making, and care. We do not have visiting hour restrictions and two people are always welcome at the bedside 24 hours a day. Residents benefit from access to a full range of modern diagnostic and interventional capabilities, including: 63,500 square feet 25 inpatient beds Five observation beds Two operating rooms 16 emergency treatment areas CT scanner MRI Nuclear medicine Mammography General radiology department Laboratory, respiratory, pharmacy and other ancillary services About Black River (Cades, SC): Originally named Camp Ridge, it changed to Cades when the post office was established in 1887. The community was named after C. W. Cades, an early postmaster, or possibly after early postmaster Vernal Glenn Arnette's (1885-1974) grandfather, Cade Arnette (1823-1864). (from kids.kiddle.com). For more information, please visit: Chamber of Commerce Cades, SC - ChamberofCommerce.com 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. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees