CMA or LPN - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

The Medical University of South Carolina seeks a CMA or LPN for its Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation clinic. This role supports providers by delivering hands-on outpatient care, obtaining vitals and histories, administering medications and treatments within scope, and assisting with rehab-focused procedures. The CMA/LPN will manage patient flow, documentation, and patient education while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. At MUSC, you will work in an academic environment that integrates clinical care, teaching, and research, with strong support for professional development and community-focused, compassionate care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision of physicians and advanced practice providers in physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics
• Prepare patients for exams, obtain vitals, histories, and reconcile medications
• Administer treatments, injections, and medications per protocol and scope of practice
• Perform basic clinical procedures and assist with rehabilitative therapies as directed
• Coordinate patient flow, schedule appointments, and manage clinical documentation in the EHRSupport patient education on treatment plans, medications, and home exercises
• Ensure exam rooms, equipment, and supplies are maintained and compliant with infection-control standards
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary rehab team to support integrated care and discharge planning
• Participate in quality improvement, safety initiatives, and data collection for education/research
• Uphold MUSC's standards for compassion, diversity, and academic excellence in patient care

Required Skills

• Vital signs measurement
• Medication administration
• Phlebotomy and specimen collection
• Electronic health record (EHR) documentation
• Injections and immunizations
• Basic life support (BLS)
• Clinical triage and patient intake
• Rehabilitation/orthopedic clinic procedures
• Infection control and aseptic technique
• Patient education and communication