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Physical Therapy Assistant
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 33 days ago
On-site Fredericksburg, VA $64K – $83K Apply by Aug 21, 2026 Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant ENFJESFJINFPISFP Healthcare
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The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) is assigned to the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Section located in Fredericksburg Health Care Center (FxHCC) of the Central Virginia VA Health Care System (CVVHCS). The PTA provides a full range of patient care services, education, and research. The PTA at the GS-8 is assigned to provide professional, physical therapy services to any/all program areas that are covered by PM&R under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
What You'll Do
- →He/she can identify critical changes (e.g. vital signs, pain, mobility, and alertness) in patient conditions to determine their medical and functional status. 5) Must possess advanced knowledge of physical therapy data collection and assessment techniques to perform specified aspects of patient evaluations and interventions.
- →Administrative Duties 1) Responsible for the care, upkeep, and sanitation of equipment in assigned work environment.
- →Must organize and maintain clinical and administrative space to optimize safety, infection control and efficiency. 2) Assesses equipment needs of the department and maintains adequate stock of supplies and materials. 3) Schedules his/her patients for treatment, considering priority and frequency of care and coordinates schedules with other members of the treatment team.
- →Flexibility of schedule must be maintained to allow for unscheduled patients and unforeseen circumstances. 4) Provides guidance and support to co-workers, students, and volunteers. 5) Delegates duties to other support staff as appropriate.
- →Performs other duties as assigned.
- →Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 - 4:30 pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
- →Functional Statement #: N/A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job.
- ✓To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process.
- ✓In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment.
- ✓The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the 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 identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓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.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 806538e1-4be7-4246-864f-728ae0d14253
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