Physical Therapy Assistant

Capefox•Las Vegas, NV

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Cape Fox Concentric Methods is accepting resumes for a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to provide physical therapy assistant services in support of the Defense Health Agency Medical Q-Coded Support and Services, Next Generation task order at the Mike O’Callaghan Military Medical Center at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. The PTA provides outpatient treatment-plan support, corrective exercise programs, gait and transfer training, therapeutic modalities, functional mobility activities, patient instruction, and documentation support under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist. This is a non-exempt position offering total hourly pay of $40.91 for up to 40 hours per week, consisting of a base rate of $35.82 and $5.09 per hour in Health & Welfare (H&W), as required by Service Contract Labor Standards regulations. The stated rate is the company’s good-faith, reasonable estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. Eligible positions may receive benefits including specified holidays, paid leave, health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, and a 401(k) with company match. The job will be posted until filled or withdrawn. The work schedule is one of the available shift options: five 8-hour shifts scheduled between 0600 and 1700, depending on patient-care needs and the schedule established by the Government supervisor. Scheduled work may not exceed 40 hours per week or 80 hours every two weeks.

Requirements

At least 12 months of experience within the last 36 months as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
Graduation from a physical therapy assistant program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association.
Current Basic Life Support certification.
A current, valid state license as a Physical Therapy Assistant in one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands; a license is not required where the applicable state uses certification or registration in lieu of licensure as provided by the American Physical Therapy Association.
Authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986.
No equivalency determination may be requested as a substitute for the education requirements for this labor category.

Responsibilities

Provide a full range of physical therapy assistant services as directed by the supervising physical therapist.
Carry out corrective exercise and treatment programs for assigned patients under the direction of the head or supervising physical therapist.
Administer supervised treatment interventions, including therapeutic exercise, gait training, massage, whirlpool, hot packs, diathermy, ultrasound, paraffin, ice packs, and traction.
Instruct patients on assigned portions of treatment programs, including proper use of wheelchairs, crutches, braces, prosthetic appliances, and other supportive or assistive devices.
Administer intermittent and static traction to relieve neck and back pain using appropriate equipment and prescribed treatment parameters.
Instruct, motivate, and assist patients in learning and improving functional activities, including pre-ambulation, transfers, ambulation, and activities of daily living.
Observe patients during treatment and monitor tolerance, safety, and response to therapy.
Compile and evaluate data regarding patient response to treatment and progress toward goals.
Report patient progress, concerns, treatment response, and relevant observations orally or in writing to the supervising physical therapist.
Support patient mobility, safe body mechanics, functional independence, rehabilitation goals, and continuity of care.
Help maintain treatment areas, equipment, supplies, and patient-care spaces in a clean, safe, organized, and mission-ready condition.
Follow established treatment plans, clinical instructions, documentation requirements, and safety protocols.
Maintain professional communication with patients, family members, Government personnel, clinical staff, and company representatives.
Maintain required license, certification, competency documentation, training, credentialing, and facility-access requirements throughout employment.
Comply with applicable Military Treatment Facility policies, DHA and HIPAA requirements, local procedures, safety requirements, and applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Notify the appropriate Government supervisor and company leadership of any inability to perform scheduled duties as required.