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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. **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
Salary estimate
$41,000 – $55,000/yr
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