Physical Therapist Assistant II

Overview

Physical Therapist Assistant II works under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist to assist with a patient’s treatment program in accordance with federal guidelines and state practice acts. The PTA II assists in the provision of screens, collection of assessment data and direct treatment to a general rehab caseload in single or multiple sites under the direction and supervision of a Physical Therapist in accordance with state and national practice guidelines.

The PTA II participates in the clinical team process and participates in clinical program development. PTA II also provides teaching and training to caregiver staff, and functions as a resource to the PTA I.

• Assist one or more Physical Therapists in evaluating and providing treatment to help patients recover from injury, disease, surgery, or other ailments.
• Prepare patients and equipment for therapy and implement treatment plans as instructed, including exercises, stretching maneuvers, hands-on therapy, and equipment.
• Record patient responses to treatment and provide status reports at the end of each treatment.
• Collaborate in clinical team processes and clinical program development.
• Provide teaching and training to caregiver staff and serve as a resource to the PTA I.

• Graduation from an accredited physical therapist assistant program.
• One year of work experience as a physical therapy assistant is required.

• Licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant by the South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners is required.

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Employee

Regular

CC000705 CHS - Therapy Main - OT/PT/SLP (Main)

Hourly

Health-26

40

Not specified

Assists one or more Physical Therapists in evaluating and providing treatment to help patients recover from injury, disease, surgery, or other ailments. Prepares patients and equipment for therapy and implements treatment plans as instructed, including exercises, stretching maneuvers, hands-on therapy, and equipment. Grounds for listing items include documentation of patient responses and status reports.

• 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
• 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 20/40 (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

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