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

Job Description SummaryBlack River Medical Center seeking PRN Physical Therapist Assistant/PTA to join their rehab team!EntityMedical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)Worker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypePRNCost CenterCC004284 BLR - Lake City Physical Therapy (BRMC)Pay Rate TypeHourlyPay GradeHealth-25Scheduled Weekly Hours8Work ShiftJob DescriptionThe 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 requiredAdditional Job DescriptionMUSC 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 feet25 inpatient bedsFive observation bedsTwo operating rooms16 emergency treatment areasCT scannerMRINuclear medicineMammographyGeneral radiology departmentLaboratory, respiratory, pharmacy and other ancillary servicesAbout 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.comBenefitsMUSC 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