Physical Therapy Assistant

Job DetailsJob Location

• Amberwell
• Hiawatha -
• Hiawatha,
• KS 66434Position
• Type:
• Full
• TimeEducation
• Level: 2
• Year
• DegreeTravel
• Percentage:
• Travel
• Between
• Amberwell
• LocationsJob
• Shift:
• DayJob
• Category: Rehabilitation Services - PT - OTPosition Summary Perform treatments and provide exercise instruction and demonstration for Amberwell patients receiving physical therapy as inpatients, outpatients, and Home Health/Hospice QualificationsEducation High School or GED 2 year/Associate Degree BLS Graduate of accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program Kansas licensed Physical Therapy Assistant Twenty CEUs every 2 years to maintain licensure Valid driver's license and current proof of insurance for vehicle Experience none Skills Organizational Verbal Interpersonal Customer Relations Analytical Grammar/Spelling Read/Comprehend written instructions Follow verbal instructions Computer Age of Patients Served Neonate/Infant (Birth-1 year) Child/ PED (1-11 years) Adolescent (12-17 years) Adult (18-64 years) Geriatric (65+ years) Mental and Emotional Requirements Manage stress appropriately Make decisions under pressure Manage anger/fear/hostility/violence of others appropriately Handle multiple priorities Work alone Working Conditions Manage stress appropriately Make decisions under pressure Manage anger/fear/hostility/violence of others appropriately Handle multiple priorities Work alone Physical Requirements Medium work- Exert up to 50 lbs. force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. constantly Stand for 1 hour per day Sit for 6-7 hours per day Walk for 1-2 hours per day Perform repetitive tasks/motions Distinguish colors Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder/normal speaking voice Have good manual dexterity
• Have good eye/hand/foot coordination
• Have clarity of vision: Mid (>20=-<20=) Personal Protective Equipment Gloves Gown Mask Goggles/Face Shield Shoe Covers