Physical Therapy Assistant

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA•Fort Bragg, NC

34d•Onsite

About The Position

Serves as Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for a designated work area within the Womack Army Medical Center, Department of Surgery, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Performs a wide range of duties requiring an advanced practical knowledge of physical therapy, evidence-based practice and data collection to perform specific aspects of evaluations and interventions. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.

Requirements

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
This position has specific initial background investigation and periodic re-verification requirements since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age on a recurring basis.
All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random drug testing, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
This position has mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirements and is subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations unless otherwise exempted for medical or religious reasons (documentation of exemption must be provided upon hire).
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.
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.
Moderate to heavy lifting up to 50 pounds may be required.
This position may require the incumbent to work on call during irregular work hours which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or varying work schedules.
Position is designated as Inclement Weather Essential. The incumbent must make every attempt to report for work on time and/or remain on duty during severe weather conditions.
This position has been designated Mission Essential. In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations, the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
Applicants must be able to fulfill non-privileged professional credential requirements.
US Citizens
One year of specialized experience which includes performing physical therapy modalities according to treatment plans; coordinating patient care plans with physical therapists; entering patient data into automated systems.
No substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Nice To Haves

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

Administer diverse physical therapy programs for wounded, ill and injured patients, as well as other beneficiaries.
Manage patient treatment plans in accordance with functional goals set by physical therapist.
Utilize various modalities of physical therapy such as hydrotherapy, manual therapy, ultrasound, and therapeutic exercise as prescribed.
Provide treatment plan instruction to patients, family members and/or other health workers.
Document patient care information into automated healthcare system.