Physical Therapy Assistant; PTA- Outpatient​/Florence, SC

Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) – Outpatient/FT (Florence, SC)

MUSC/Florence seeks a full‑time Outpatient Physical Therapy Assistant to join our Rehabilitation family. Sign‑on bonus: $10,000. We provide a supportive environment for professional growth and patient care excellence.

The Inpatient Physical Therapist Assistant II reports to the Physical Therapist. The Physical Therapist Assistant II provides optimal patient care by implementing a physical therapy program tailored to individuals based on age‑specific needs, utilizing a developmental and patient/family‑directed approach. Under the general supervision of a Physical Therapist I, II, or III, the PTA functions as a staff physical therapy assistant, supervises PTA students, and provides clinical education experiences.

Patient populations served: infants, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients across a variety of diagnoses including neurologic, orthopedic, post‑surgical, medically complex, inpatient, and outpatient settings throughout the hospital system.

• Entity:
  Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
• Worker Type:
  Employee
• Worker Sub‑Type:
  Regular
• Cost Center: CC001279 FLO - Physical Therapy - OP (FMC)
• Pay Rate Type:
  Hourly
• Pay Grade:
  Health-25
• Scheduled Weekly
  
  Hours:
  
  40

• 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.

Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program, less than one year of experience as a physical therapy assistant.

MUSC is a state facility, therefore our full‑time positions come with the option of the State of South Carolina health and retirement benefits.

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.

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