Physical Therapy Assistant

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Newport News, VA

34d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at the Physical Therapy Clinic at McDonald Army Health Center on Fort Eustis, VA treating all 5 branches of military service members.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
• Immunization screening is required.
• Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact.
• Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position
• A Personnel Security Investigation is required
• Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Position is designated as Mission Essential. The incumbent will be required to report to work during times of contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather or other emergency situations.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• US Citizens
• One year of specialized experience which includes implementing physical therapy treatment plans and instructing on physical therapy programs.
• One full year of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Kinesiotherapy, Kinesiology, Sports Medicine, or Exercise Science.
• A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS

Responsibilities

• Implement a patient progressive treatment plan and provide recommendations for modification, utilized and designed to restore range of motion, strength, endurance, coordination, as well as promote healing.
• Initiate progressive treatment plan with consideration of patient's neurological, surgical, sensory, respiratory, cardiac status, comorbidities, gait ability, posture, age, and general health.
• Share technical expertise with other therapy assistants, physical therapy students and other interdisciplinary team members.
• Participate in instructional programs by teaching other personnel in sound, proper methods of physical therapy treatment.
• Attend lectures, meetings, and conferences to provide subject matter expertise recommendations when required.
• Monitor patients undergoing treatment and identify patients with acute distress or with potential acuity change.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

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