Physical therapy assistant, prn

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

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

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