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

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.  

• 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

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!

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