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Physical Therapy Assistant
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Posted 133 days ago
On-site Fort Eustis, VA $46K – $60K Apply by May 29, 2026 Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant ESFJINFJISFJISTJ Healthcare
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About the Position: This position falls under Defense Health Agency at McDonald Army Health Center, Directorate of Surgery and requires one year of specialized experience which includes implementing physical therapy treatment plans; and instructing on physical therapy programs or providing status reports. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation
What You'll Do
- →Performs a wide range of complex PTA duties requiring an advanced practical knowledge of physical therapy, evidence-based medicine and data collection to perform specific aspects of evaluations and interventions.
- →Under the direction of the PT, plans, coordinates, and administers diverse physical therapy for wounded, ill and injured patients, as well as other beneficiaries, with a wide range of physical and behavioral health diagnoses and disabilities.
- →Provides updated status in patient progress reports, as well as other administrative reports.
- →Initiates, implements, plans, and recommends progressive treatment plan with consideration of patient’s neurological, surgical, sensory, respiratory, cardiac status, gait ability, posture, age and general health, under the supervision of the PT.
- →Provides instruction to patients, family members and/or other health workers to perform selected treatment procedures and functional training activities.
- →Tracks procedure’s effects on patients, long-and short-term effects of different types of therapy, and appropriateness of a specific therapy, noting overall trends in efficacy, reporting problems to supervisor.
- →Participates in instructional programs, as directed by the PT, to include teaching other personnel in sound, proper methods of physical therapy treatment.
- →Assists in planning and coordinating in-service training for professional and non-professional personnel.
- →Completes administrative duties as required, including but not limited to checking in patients, scheduling, and template management.
- →Masters new techniques and modality proficiency by studying current literature and conducting required research.
- →Researches new therapy equipment and makes recommendations for purchase.
Requirements
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Personality Fit
Job ID: 53f486f7-928f-4b61-b34f-3490a7303f11
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