Physical Therapy Assistant

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Schofield Barracks, HI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Desmond T Doss Health Clinic on Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. It is a direct-hire position. The Physical Therapy Assistant interprets the physical therapist’s findings to initiate care, designs progressive patient treatment plans, tracks treatment effects, collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, and attends staff meetings and in-service training programs.

Requirements

• Possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted Physical Therapy Assistant license from a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory.
• Meet the basic qualification through one of the following: one year of specialized experience consulting with the attending physical therapist, interpreting the therapist’s findings to initiate care, and ensuring the patient treatment plan is designed to maximize healing; one full year of graduate-level education directly related to the work, such as Physical Therapy, Kinesiotherapy, Kinesiology, Sports Medicine, or Exercise Science; or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
• Complete a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations thereafter to confirm the required physical health and fitness for the duties.
• Complete Basic Life Support training certification from, or in accordance with, the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Be able to lift up to 40 pounds as part of regular duties.
• Meet applicable immunization or pre-existing immunity screening requirements for medical treatment facility employees, including annual seasonal influenza vaccination.
• Be able to report to work during severe weather or other emergency situations because the position is designated Mission Essential.
• Be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, including a background investigation.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Applicants who use foreign education to qualify must have their credentials evaluated by a qualified private organization or receive full credit for the courses at an accredited U.S. college or university.

Responsibilities

• Interpret the physical therapist’s findings to initiate care.
• Design progressive patient treatment plans.
• Track treatment effects on patients.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.
• Attend staff meetings and in-service training programs.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Advance in hire may be available to candidates who are new to Federal service.
• Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed