Physical Therapy Assistant

Job Details: Job Location: Amberwell Atchison - Atchison, KS, Position Type: PRN (As needed - no set schedule), Education Level: 2 Year Degree, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: Travel Between Amberwell Locations, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Rehabilitation Services - PT - OT, Perform treatments and provide exercise instruction and demonstration for Atchison Hospital patients receiving physical therapy as inpatients, outpatients, and Home Health/Hospice.
Qualifications: Education

High School or GED
2 year/Associate Degree
BLS
License/Certification
Graduate of accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program.
Kansas licensed Physical Therapy Assistant.
Twenty CEUs every 2 years to maintain licensure.

Experience

None Required

Skills

Organizational
Verbal
Interpersonal
Customer Relations
Analytical
Grammar/ Spelling
Read/ Comprehend written instructions
Follow verbal instructions
Computer

Mental and Emotional Requirements

Manage stress appropriately
Manage anger/fear/hostility/violence of others appropriately
Handle Multiple priorities
Work alone
Make decisions under pressure

Working Conditions

Exposure to communicable diseases
Exposure to blood and/or body fluids
CRT (computer) monitor

Physical Requirements

Medium work-Exert up to 50lbs. force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. constantly
Have clarity of vision: Mid (>20=-<20=) Stand for 1-2 hours per day Sit for 1 hour per day Walk for 7-8 hours per day Perform repetitive tasks/motions Distinguish colors Hear alarms/telephones/tape recorders/normal speaking voice Have good manual dexterity Have good eye/hand/foot coordination Personal Protective Equipment Required Gloves Gown Mask Respirator Goggles/Face Shield Shoe Covers