Therapeutic Assistant II at MUSC Health Florence Medical Center

Orangeburg, South Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Documentation, Vital Signs, Team Orientation, Group Conducting, Project Improvement, Infection Control, Communication, Manual Dexterity, Physical Stamina, Mobility, Emotional Resilience, Basic Life Support, Safety Care Certification

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Description Summary The Therapeutic Assistant reports to the Nurse Manager. Under limited supervision, the Therapeutic Assistant is responsible for providing patient care as directed by a multi-disciplinary treatment program. Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC004757 ORBG - Behavioral Health Center (IP) Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-21 Scheduled Weekly Hours 36 Work Shift Job Description Job Summary/Description: The Therapeutic Assistant reports to the Nurse Manager. Under limited supervision, the Therapeutic Assistant is responsible for providing patient care as directed by a multi-disciplinary treatment program. Essential Functions: Orienting new care team members Conducting group and documenting programming Obtaining and documenting vital signs Recording meal percentages Documenting applicable patient care in the electronic medical record Other duties as directed by registered nurses and the Nurse Manager. Assists with orienting new care team members to the unit Provides assistance to new care team members as needed directing to unit leaders as appropriate Assist with unit project improvement initiatives. Attending 75% of unit staff meetings Physical Requirements: 1. Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time. 2. Proficiency in manual dexterity and fine motor skills for tasks such as taking patient vitals, administering injections, or conducting physical exams. 3. Capacity to lift and move patients or medical equipment as needed. 4. Visual acuity and color perception to accurately read medical charts, documents, and monitors. 5. Auditory ability to effectively communicate with patients and colleagues, as well as to perceive important sounds such as alarms or patient instructions. 6. Stamina and resilience to handle the physical and emotional demands of providing patient care, including long shifts and potentially stressful situations. 7. Mobility to navigate clinical environments, including moving between patient rooms, offices, and other areas of the facility. 8. Compliance with infection control protocols and proper use of personal protective equipment to maintain a safe and healthy work environment. Additional Job Description Minimum Training and Education: High School Diploma with at least one year’s work experience in behavioral health or a related healthcare field OR Bachelor’s degree in human services or closely related field. Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: Certification in Basic Life Support required within 2 weeks of hire. Thereafter, must maintain Current Basic Life Support (BLS), either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers. Safety Care Certification within the orientation period for employment and annually thereafter and biannually for BLS. 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 Thank you for wanting to be part of the Medical University of South Carolina team. Whether you want to teach the next generation of health care leaders, innovate new business models, discover the next breakthrough or provide patient care, there's a role for you that fuels your passion and takes advantage of your skills. There are career opportunities available in academics, research, hospital medicine, physician practices and support services, from patient billing to IT. As an applicant, you can search jobs for all MUSC entities as well as search by category and location. MUSC attracts more than $250 million annually in research funding, making it the biggest magnet for biomedical, extramural research dollars of all institutions of higher learning in South Carolina. The Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program aims to advance clinical and translational science to increase the speed at which new treatments become available to patients. MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise, operates a 750 bed medical center, which includes a nationally recognized Children’s Hospital, the Ashley River Tower (cardiovascular, digestive disease, and surgical oncology), Hollings Cancer Center (one of fewer than 70 elite National Cancer Institute designated centers), a Level I Trauma Center and the Institute of Psychiatry. In addition, there are more than 100 outreach clinics, hospital/health system affiliations, and telehealth sites. U.S. News & World Report placed us among the top one percent of all American hospitals, with 11 specialties in the top 50. The MUSC Medical Center is also one of only three Magnet® designated hospitals in South Carolina.

Responsibilities

The Therapeutic Assistant provides patient care as directed by a multi-disciplinary treatment program and assists with orienting new care team members. Additional responsibilities include conducting group programming, obtaining vital signs, and documenting patient care.