What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist position at Amberwell Health?
Job Details
Job Location: Amberwell Hiawatha - Hiawatha, KS
Education Level: Doctorate Degree
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Job Category: Rehabilitation Services - PT - OT
Description
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. Potential to work in a variety of settings including inpatient, outpatient, home health, school and nursing homes.
Qualifications
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
