Physical Therapy Assistant
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Amberwell Health
Atchison, KS, US
Summary
Perform physical therapy treatments and provide exercise instruction and demonstration for patients. Serve a diverse patient base including inpatients, outpatients, and those in Home Health or Hospice care.
Job Description
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
Amberwell Health is an innovative healthcare system with a mission to sustain and strengthen rural healthcare organizations. Through affiliation with Amberwell Health, clinically integrated organizations share services, expertise, and group savings while retaining local operational management. Amberwell locations include several multi-care facilities that provide a full spectrum of patient care as well as numerous primary care and specialty clinic locations.
As of June 2022, there are over 800 employees serving across 10 Amberwell locations in the Midwest. Amberwell Health is committed to innovating rural health solutions and investing in people, facilities, and equipment to ensure that access to quality, local healthcare continues in our communities.
Founded
1914
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Atchison, Kansas
Amberwell Health is an innovative healthcare system with a mission to sustain and strengthen rural healthcare organizations. Through affiliation with Amberwell Health, clinically integrated organizations share services, expertise, and group savings while retaining local operational management. Amberwell locations include several multi-care facilities that provide a full spectrum of patient care as well as numerous primary care and specialty clinic locations.
As of June 2022, there are over 800 employees serving across 10 Amberwell locations in the Midwest. Amberwell Health is committed to innovating rural health solutions and investing in people, facilities, and equipment to ensure that access to quality, local healthcare continues in our communities.
Founded
1914
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Atchison, Kansas
