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Physical Therapy Assistant
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 3 days ago
Hybrid Charleston, SC $58K – $75K Apply by Jul 24, 2026 Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant ESFJINFJISFJISTJ Healthcare
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The incumbent for this position carries a full patient caseload and is responsible for maintaining appropriate patient records. The PTA provides treatment that promotes the prevention, remediation, and rehabilitation of acute and chronic physical and psychosocial dysfunction at the basic introductory level. Position can include both acute inpatient hospital and outpatient treatment locations. Weekend and holiday workdays are expected.
What You'll Do
- →VA Careers - Physical Therapy: https://youtube.com/embed/Gi2hoFqIoqYThis position is located in the section of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service (PM&R) of Physical Integrated Medicine Service (PIMS) at the Ralph H.
- →Johnson Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
- →The incumbent carries a full patient caseload and is responsible for maintaining appropriate patient records in accordance with PMR, VA and Joint Commission policies and standards.
- →The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) provides treatment that promotes the prevention, remediation, and rehabilitation of acute and chronic physical and psychosocial dysfunction at the basic introductory level.
- →Position can include both acute inpatient hospital and outpatient treatment locations.
- →Weekend and holiday workdays are expected.
- →Typical duties may include but are not limited to: Receive and interpret requests or instructions for procedures from the physical therapists or physician.
- →Plans and implements therapy for patients under the close and sometimes direct supervision of a physical therapist. - Completes a chart review and obtain a subjective history.
- →Administers therapy to patients incorporating accepted modalities and treatment standards per the American Physical Therapy Association (PTA) under the close and sometimes direct supervision of a physical therapist.
- →Demonstrates familiarity and basic competencies in all clinical modalities, exercise and functional activities to enhance patient independence.
- →Communicates with treating physical therapist to allow for development and modification of treatment plans.
- →Persuades and motivates veterans and family members to participate in treatment plan and comply with indicated regimens and post-discharge activities.
- →Interacts with the patient and family goals for treatment under the close and sometimes direct supervision of a physical therapist.
- →Fits, adjusts, and instructs patients in the use of orthoses, prostheses, and mobility appliances.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- ✓Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation.
- ✓Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- ✓Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
- ✓Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 47c19f67-c4bb-46bb-abdd-f84bb7f10445
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