Physical Therapy Assistant

Physical Therapist Assistant

Major duties to include but not limited to:

• Follow provider instructions to implement physical therapy procedures and specialized treatment programs; may guide lower-graded assistants.
• Review patient charts, gather key clinical information, and provide a safety-focused patient profile before treatment.
• Support development of treatment plans, including goals, and motivate Veterans and families to engage in therapy.
• Perform or assist with specialized PT interventions, including therapeutic exercise, functional training, mobility training, and use of modalities within PTA scope.
• Fit, adjust, and instruct patients in orthoses, prostheses, wheelchairs, assistive devices, and activities of daily living.
• Modify treatments and environments to meet patient needs and adjust interventions as conditions change.
• Document patient progress, prepare clinical reports, and participate in multidisciplinary meetings while monitoring for contraindications or safety issues.
• Maintain a safe clinic environment, perform equipment upkeep, and report equipment needs.
• Participate in continuing education, assist with training students or volunteers, and contribute to quality improvement activities.
• Manage scheduling tasks, safeguard patient information, organize data for presentations, and perform other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 0700-1530, 0730-1600, 0800-1630 Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized Functional Statement #: 00000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized for highly qualified applicants. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized. PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized.