Position Summary
Perform treatments and provide exercise instruction and demonstration for Atchison Hospital patients receiving physical therapy as inpatients, outpatients, and Home Health/Hospice
Education
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High School or GED
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2 year/Associate Degree
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BLS
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Graduate of accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program
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Kansas licensed Physical Therapy Assistant
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Twenty CEUs every 2 years to maintain licensure
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Valid driver's license and current proof of insurance for vehicle
Experience
Skills
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Organizational
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Verbal
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Interpersonal
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Customer Relations
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Analytical
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Grammar/Spelling
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Read/Comprehend written instructions
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Follow verbal instructions
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Computer
Age of Patients Served
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Neonate/Infant (Birth-1 year)
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Child/ PED (1-11 years)
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Adolescent (12-17 years)
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Adult (18-64 years)
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Geriatric (65+ years)
Mental and Emotional Requirements
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Manage stress appropriately
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Make decisions under pressure
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Manage anger/fear/hostility/violence of others appropriately
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Handle multiple priorities
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Work alone
Working Conditions
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Manage stress appropriately
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Make decisions under pressure
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Manage anger/fear/hostility/violence of others appropriately
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Handle multiple priorities
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Work alone
Physical Requirements
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Medium work- Exert up to 50 lbs. force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. constantly
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Stand for 1 hour per day
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Sit for 6-7 hours per day
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Walk for 1-2 hours per day
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Perform repetitive tasks/motions
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Distinguish colors
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Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder/normal speaking voice
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Have good manual dexterity
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Have good eye/hand/foot coordination
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Have clarity of vision: Mid (>20=-<20=)
Personal Protective Equipment
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Gloves
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Gown
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Mask
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Goggles/Face Shield
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Shoe Covers
