Physical Therapy Assistant

Physical Therapy Assistant

Amberwell Atchison - Atchison, KS 66002

Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education Level 2 Year Degree Travel Percentage Travel Between Amberwell Locations 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.

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=-