Certified Physical Therapy Assistant - Physical Therapy SVHC - PT - Day

Position Status: Part time Shift: First Shift (Days \- Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America) Hours per week: 20 Job Information Exemption Status: Non\-Exempt A Brief Overview Administers physical therapy treatments under the direction of a licensed physical therapist to patients suffering from injuries or disease affecting neurological, musculoskeletal, sensory, respiratory, and cardiac systems with the purpose of restoring function, relieving pain, and providing education to patients/family/staff within the scope of practice. Education Qualifications Associate's Degree Physical Therapy Assistant accredited program. Required Experience Qualifications Experience providing healthcare. Preferred Skills and Abilities Demonstrates supportive behaviors necessary for age\-specific care as determined by each specific department. (Required proficiency) Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization. (Required proficiency) Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, percent and to draw and interpret graphs. (Required proficiency) Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. (Required proficiency) Licenses and Certifications Physical Therapy Assistant \- KSBHA Required Basic Life Support \- BLS Required within 90 days of hire. What you will do Administers physical therapy treatments under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist’s plan of care working within the scope of practice as outlined by Kansas Law. Performs measurements and administers standardized testing within the scope of practice. Documents all treatments including subjective, objective, assessment, and plan for each visit. Inputs appropriate charges for treatments performed using hospital guidelines which follow Medicare and other insurance company rules. Provides education to the patient/family/caregivers and interdisciplinary staff relating to rehabilitation after injury or disease, post hospitalization care, wellness. Coordinates with interdisciplinary staff to integrate physical therapy practice with other aspects of patient care. Monitors and educates rehab techs and physical therapist assistant students. Completes all assigned competencies/mandated education and other tasks per organizational standards. Performs clerical duties such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering the telephone, taking messages, and filling out forms. Accepts assignment to committees/task forces. Participates in research for performance improvement and expanding knowledge of evidence based practice. Practices within the guidelines of KPTA/APTA, Kansas law/Federal law. Required for All Jobs Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health Performs other duties as assigned Patient Facing Options Position is Patient Facing Remote Work Guidelines Workspace is a quiet and distraction\-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards. Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed. Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours. Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor. Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually. Remote Work Capability On\-Site; No Remote Scope No Supervisory Responsibility No Budget Responsibility No Budget Responsibility Physical Demands Balancing: Frequently 3\-5 Hours Carrying: Frequently 3\-5 Hours Climbing (Ladders): Occasionally 1\-3 Hours Climbing (Stairs): Occasionally 1\-3 Hours Crawling: Occasionally 1\-3 Hours Crouching: Occasionally 1\-3 Hours Driving (Automatic): Rarely less than 1 hour Driving (Standard): Rarely less than 1 hour Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3\-5 Hours Feeling: Frequently 3\-5 Hours Grasping (Fine Motor): Frequently 3\-5 Hours Grasping (Gross Hand): Frequently 3\-5 Hours Handling: Frequently 3\-5 Hours Hearing: Occasionally 1\-3 Hours Kneeling: Occasionally 1\-3 Hours Lifting: Frequently 3\-5 Hours up to 50 lbs Operate Foot Controls: Occasionally 1\-3 Hours Pulling: Frequently 3\-5 Hours up to 50 lbs Pushing: Frequently 3\-5 Hours up to 50 lbs Reaching (Forward): Frequently 3\-5 Hours up to 50 lbs Reaching (Overhead): Frequently 3\-5 Hours up to 50 lbs Repetitive Motions: Occasionally 1\-3 Hours Sitting: Frequently 3\-5 Hours Standing: Frequently 3\-5 Hours Stooping: Frequently 3\-5 Hours Talking: Frequently 3\-5 Hours Walking: Frequently 3\-5 Hours Physical Demand Comments: The vision requirements include: peripheral vision, depth perception, close and distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. Working Conditions Burn: Rarely less than 1 hour Chemical: Rarely less than 1 hour Combative Patients: Occasionally 1\-3 Hours Dusts: Rarely less than 1 hour Electrical: Rarely less than 1 hour Explosive: Rarely less than 1 hour Extreme Temperatures: Rarely less than 1 hour Infectious Diseases: Occasionally 1\-3 Hours Mechanical: Rarely less than 1 hour Needle Stick: Rarely less than 1 hour Noise/Sounds: Occasionally 1\-3 Hours Other Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely less than 1 hour Poor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Rarely less than 1 hour Radiant Energy: Rarely less than 1 hour Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Occasionally 1\-3 Hours Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Rarely less than 1 hour Hazards (other): Rarely less than 1 hour Vibration: Rarely less than 1 hour * Wet and/or Humid: Rarely less than 1 hour Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment. Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.