PRN PTA
Medical University of South Carolina · Charleston, South Carolina, US
Job Description Summary PRN Physical Therapist Assistant for outpatient orthopedic Charleston area clinics.
Job description
Job Description Summary PRN Physical Therapist Assistant for outpatient orthopedic Charleston area clinics. Entity: Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type: Employee Worker Sub-Type: PRN: Cost Center: CC000702 CHS - Therapy - Occupational / Physical Clinic - West Ashley (Offsite) Pay Rate Type: Hourly Pay Grade: Health-26 Scheduled Weekly Hours: 8 Work Shift: Job Description: 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...