Medical University of South Carolina
Physical Therapist II
Medical University of South Carolina, North Charleston, South Carolina, United States, 29405
Job Description Summary
Evaluates and treats patients recovering from injury, disease, surgery, or other ailments. Establishes treatment plans and treats patients using a variety of methods, including exercises, stretching maneuvers, hands-on therapy, and equipment to ease patients' pain and help them recover.
Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type Employee
Worker Sub-Type Regular
Cost Center CC000531 CHS - MUSC Children's Therapy Center (Offsite)
Pay Rate Type Hourly
Pay Grade Health-26
Scheduled Weekly Hours 40
Work Shift Job Description Evaluates and treats patients recovering from injury, disease, surgery, or other ailments. Establishes treatment plans and treats patients using a variety of methods, including exercises, stretching maneuvers, hands-on therapy, and equipment to ease patients' pain and help them recover. 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
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
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Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type Employee
Worker Sub-Type Regular
Cost Center CC000531 CHS - MUSC Children's Therapy Center (Offsite)
Pay Rate Type Hourly
Pay Grade Health-26
Scheduled Weekly Hours 40
Work Shift Job Description Evaluates and treats patients recovering from injury, disease, surgery, or other ailments. Establishes treatment plans and treats patients using a variety of methods, including exercises, stretching maneuvers, hands-on therapy, and equipment to ease patients' pain and help them recover. 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
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
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