Physical Therapy Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Meet the specialized experience requirement: one year of experience implementing physical therapy treatment plans and instructing on physical therapy programs, typically at the GS-06 level; or one full year of related graduate-level education; or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
• Hold a current, active, valid, and unrestricted Physical Therapy Assistant license or certification from a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory.
• Obtain and maintain eligibility for a Tier 3 security clearance or access; a background investigation and credit check are required.
• Meet applicable seasonal influenza vaccination requirements, subject to stated medical or religious exemptions, and complete required immunization screening. Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact; other immunizations may also be required depending on the position.
• Complete Tuberculosis testing.
• Obtain and maintain Basic Life Support certification from, or in accordance with, the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Complete a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations thereafter to verify the required physical health and fitness for the duties.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• If using foreign education to meet qualifications, provide an evaluation establishing its equivalence to accredited U.S. education or applicable U.S. college credit.

Nice To Haves

• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement patient treatment plans to promote healing and functional independence.
• Update patient progress reports in the military healthcare system.
• Instruct patients and families on treatment procedures and training activities.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to make recommendations for patients' rehabilitation.
• Contribute to program development and quality improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility and benefits depend on position type.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.