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Physical Therapy Assistant
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 11 days ago
On-site Fresno, CA $56K – $73K Apply by Jun 15, 2026 Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant ESFJINFJISFJISTJ Healthcare
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This position is aligned under the Physical Therapy section of the Fresno VA Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Services (PM&RS). This position requires an individual who is highly skilled and competent in order to function. The Physical Therapy Assistants (PTAs) provides treatment that promotes the prevention, remediation, and rehabilitation of acute and chronic physical and psychosocial dysfunction.
What You'll Do
- →The PTA administers and monitors therapeutic interventions based on goals formulated by a Physical Therapist.
- →The PTA also conducts educational programs to support the needs of patients in both rehabilitation and various other programs within the facility.
- →The duties and responsibilities of the position are carried out within the facility including clinical, administrative and patient care areas associated with PM&R. the incumbent's duties include, but are not limited to: Performs appropriate cleansing and re-processing of reusable medical equipment in compliance with VHA directives and SOPs.
- →Receives and interprets requests or instructions for procedures from the Physical Therapist.
- →Plans and implements specialized treatment programs and applies physical therapy procedures to patients under the general supervision of a physical therapist.
- →Completes a preliminary review/examination of patient data (including medical history), compiles and organizes pertinent information, and develops/presents a patient profile to be used in assessing patient's status.
- →Assists with or renders a course of treatment based on the assessed needs of the patient, developing progressive types of physical therapy treatment programs.
- →This is done in consultation with a Physical Therapist.
- →Assists therapist in development of a comprehensive specialized treatment plan that includes long- and short-term goals.
- →Persuades and motivates veterans and family members to participate in treatment plans and comply with indicated regimens and post-discharge activities.
- →Interacts with the patient and family regarding goals for treatment.
- →Assists in the performance of, or independently performs, highly specialized and diversified treatment procedures.
- →Utilizes the full range of modalities.
- →Administers non-complex active and passive therapeutic exercise.
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 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 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.
- ✓IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 81dea721-0989-47ca-8b36-17b8bc681364
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