Clinical PTA: Elevate Rehab with Patient-Centered Care

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

US Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to collaborate with the Physical Therapist and apply a broad base of practical knowledge to reach patient goals. You will independently modify techniques within the plan of care and continually review patient status to determine medical and functional progress.

Applicants must meet education/licensure requirements or be eligible for licensure, and may be appointed pending licensure per guidelines.

Qualifications

• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Meet at least one education path for PTA.
• Current, full, active PTA license in U.S. or D.C.
• Non-licensed PTA may work under supervision temporarily.
• English proficiency in speaking and writing.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Physical Therapist to implement the plan of care.
• Modify techniques within the established care plan to meet patient needs.
• Advance the patient program and review progress to adjust status.
• Ensure compliance with licensure and regulatory requirements.

Skills

PTA knowledge

Evidence based

Plan modification

Communication

Education

Associate PTA degree

NPTE PTA eligible

Military PTA program

Job description

US Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to collaborate with the Physical Therapist and apply a broad base of practical knowledge to reach patient goals. You will independently modify techniques within the plan of care and continually review patient status to determine medical and functional progress.

Applicants must meet education/licensure requirements or be eligible for licensure, and may be appointed pending licensure per guidelines.