Job Description Summary
PRN Physical Therapist for Charleston Area outpatient therapy clinics.
Entity: Medical University Hospital Authority MUHA
Worker Type: Employee
Worker Sub-Type: PRN
Cost Center: CC000700 CHS - Therapy - Occupational Physical Clinic - Ashley Avenue Offsite
Pay Rate Type: Hourly
Pay Grade: Health-30
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 8
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. Works cooperatively with physicians, case managers, and insurance adjusters. Documents and reports on patients progress. May supervise physical therapy assistants, aides, and athletic trainers.
Additional Job Description
Education:
Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program Greater than one year experience as a physical therapist Licensure as a Physical Therapist 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 2040 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.
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