Physical Therapy Assistant

Perform treatments and provide exercise instruction and demonstration for Atchison Hospital patients receiving physical therapy as inpatients, outpatients, and Home Health/Hospice.

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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=- 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