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Physical Therapy Assistant
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Posted 129 days ago
On-site Fort Wainwright, AK $57K – $74K Apply by Jun 3, 2026 Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant ESFJINFJISFJISTJ Healthcare
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About the Position: This position is located at Bassett Army Community Hospital, Fort Wainwright, Alaska. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation Federal employees in Alaska are currently entitled to receive a 1.49% Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) in addition to the base salary. This is subject to change. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
What You'll Do
- →Perform 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.
- →Provide interpretation of PT’s findings to initiate care, considering patients’ neurological, surgical, sensory, respiratory, cardiac status, gait ability, posture, age, and general health.
- →Provide instruction to patients, family members and/or other health workers to perform selected treatment procedures and functional training activities.
- →Ensure treatment plan is designed to maximize results in promotion of healing and pain relief while ultimately improving the patient’s functional independence.
- →Perform non-technical maintenance of equipment to prevent malfunctions.
Requirements
- ✓For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 5b553d28-c071-4b57-a16e-6ae8d6a9d491
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