What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Assistant position at Amberwell Health Atchison?
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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