Physical Therapist

Position Summary

Provide health care services to individuals of all ages who have impairments, functional limitations, disabilities or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease, or other causes. Interacts with health care professionals in completing documentation, such as evaluations, care plans, daily notes, and discharges, in a timely manner for all patients. Treat inpatients and outpatients.

Education

• High School or GED
• 4 year/Bachelors Degree
• Post Graduate Degree
• BLS
• Registered Physical Therapist with current Kansas License or eligibility
• Graduate of accredited Physical Therapy Program
• Current valid driver's license and current proof of insurance
• Complete continuing education as required by the state

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

• Exposure to communicable diseases
• Exposure to blood and/or body fluids
• CRT (computer) monitor

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