Physical Therapy Assistant

Job Details: Job Location: Amberwell Atchison - Atchison, KS 66002, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 2 Year Degree, 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 RequiredSkills Organizational Verbal Interpersonal Customer Relations Analytical Grammar/ Spelling Read/ Comprehend written instructions Follow verbal instructions ComputerMental and Emotional Requirements Manage stress appropriately Manage anger/fear/hostility/violence of others appropriately Handle Multiple priorities Work alone Make decisions under pressureWorking Conditions Exposure to communicable diseases Exposure to blood and/or body fluids CRT (computer) monitorPhysical 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 coordinationPersonal Protective Equipment Required Gloves Gown Mask Respirator Goggles/Face Shield Shoe Covers