PTA - Physical Therapy

About the Position: This position is located at Madigan Army Medical Center, Department of Surgery - Physical Medicine and Rehab in Tacoma, Washington.

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Make recommendations and utilizes the various modalities of physical therapy, as prescribed, to include diathermy, hydrotherapy, massage, electrotherapy, ultrasound and therapeutic exercise.

Track procedure's effects on patients, long-and short-term effects of different types of therapy, and appropriateness of a specific therapy.

Provide instruction to patients, family members and/or other health workers to perform selected treatment procedures and functional training activities.

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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.

This position is a Testing Designated Position. 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.

This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is subject to annual vaccination or must provide a recognized exemption.

Employees assigned to a medical treatment facility are required to be screened for applicable immunizations or pre-existing immunity based on occupational risk, regardless of job series (Tuberculosis, Hepatitis, etc.)

This position requires Basic Life Support training certification from the American Heart Association or Military Training Network within 30 days of employment.

Must obtain a current and unrestricted license or registration as a Certified Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States within 6 months of employment.

May require the incumbent to work on weekends and/or holidays.

Who May Apply: US Citizens

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., religious; spiritual; community; student; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: implementing physical therapy treatment plans; evaluating physical therapy patients; and providing progress reports on physical therapy patients. Education: One full year of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as: Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Kinesiology.

Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 9. If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.Additional information Must obtain a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a Certified Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States within 6 months of employment.

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; Direct Deposit of Pay is required.

Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.

If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.

Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.