Physical Therapy Assistant

Amberwell Health Hiawatha • Hiawatha, KS

66d • Hybrid

About The Position

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

Requirements

• High School or GED
• 2 year/Associate Degree
• BLS
• Graduate of accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program
• Kansas licensed Physical Therapy Assistant
• Twenty CEUs every 2 years to maintain licensure
• Valid driver's license and current proof of insurance for vehicle
• Organizational skills
• Verbal skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Customer Relations skills
• Analytical skills
• Grammar/Spelling skills
• Ability to read/comprehend written instructions
• Ability to follow verbal instructions
• Computer skills
• Ability to serve Neonate/Infant (Birth-1 year), Child/ PED (1-11 years), Adolescent (12-17 years), Adult (18-64 years), and Geriatric (65+ years) patients
• Ability to manage stress appropriately
• Ability to make decisions under pressure
• Ability to manage anger/fear/hostility/violence of others appropriately
• Ability to handle multiple priorities
• Ability to work alone
• Medium work - Exert up to 50 lbs. force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. constantly
• Ability to stand for 1 hour per day
• Ability to sit for 6-7 hours per day
• Ability to walk for 1-2 hours per day
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks/motions
• Ability to distinguish colors
• Ability to hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder/normal speaking voice
• Good manual dexterity
• Good eye/hand/foot coordination
• Clarity of vision: Mid (>20=-<20=)

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree