Physical Therapy Assistant

Veterans Health Administration; Hines (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs at Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital in Hines, IL seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant for the PM&R outpatient section.

The incumbent spends at least 75% of the day delivering direct patient care under supervision, assisting with complex treatment plans and applying PT techniques. You will work with adults with neurological conditions, amputations and post-surgical needs, performing therapeutic exercises, modalities, gait training, neuromuscular re-education

Qualifications

• Assists with planning and implementing complex treatment programs.
• Provided interventions including therapeutic exercise, gait training and neuromuscular re-education.
• Works under supervision with room for independent plan of care modifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist the physical therapist in patient care.
• Support outpatient PM&R services at Hines VA Hospital.
• Maintain clinic safety and equipment; assist with chart audits as needed.
• Attend continuing education and departmental meetings.

Skills

Patient care

Gait training

Neurological rehab

Team collaboration

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is located at the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital, Hines, IL (578) - a Level 1a Complexity VHA Facility.

Key Responsibilities

This is the functional statement of the physical therapist assistant employed at Hines VA Hospital, Hines, IL. This employee is expected to spend no less than 75% (6 contact hours) each day in the treatment of patients at Hines VA Hospital using the principles and practices of physical therapy. This PTA will be primarily assigned to the outpatient section within the Hines PM&R physical therapy department.

While the incumbent will be assigned to the outpatient section, the PTA may be assigned to cover other sections dependent upon staffing and census needs as directed by the Hines Physical Therapy Supervisor or PM&R leadership.

CLINICAL The physical therapist assistant is assigned to and support physical therapists with the Hines VA Physical Therapy Department where they carry out the responsibilities appropriate to the established physical therapy section to provide services that promote prevention, remediation, and rehabilitation of acute and chronic physical dysfunction.

The PTA participates with the PT in planning and implementing complex treatment programs and applies physical therapy procedures to patient. They collaborate with the primary PT then draw upon a broad-based practical knowledge and a well-developed treatment skill set in order to reach pre-determined patient goals by independently modifying techniques within the established plan of care.

The incumbent will provide patient care and support services to an adult population with neurological conditions, amputations, general surgical, and other medical conditions.

They provide evidence based skilled interventions including, but not limited to, therapeutic exercise, therapeutic activities, therapeutic modalities, gait training, transfer training, manual treatment, neuromuscular re-education, self-care management and training, patient/caregiver's education, and group therapy.

SUPERVISORY CONTROL The physical therapist assistant receives guidance from the physical therapy supervisor through monthly staff meetings, daily interaction, where they become acquainted with VA polices and procedures on local and national levels. Works with a higher degree of independence in planning and carrying outhighly specialized and complex treatments, as assigned by the physical therapist.

EDUCATION: Attend educational opportunities regarding conditions of patients assigned to his/her care. Provide in-services to physical therapy staff, physicians/residents, interdisciplinary teams, for their professional development as assigned/required. ADMINISTRATIVE: Attends and participates in scheduled and appointed professional program committee meetings, workshops, conferences, and seminars.

Allows flexibility in their daily schedule and covers for absent staff members, as appropriate to their scope of practice, within the physical therapy department, to ensure continuity and quality of care.

OTHER DUTIES Routine duties expected are as follows:- Assist the physical therapist in patient care- Responsible for the disposal and maintenance of linen supply, neatness and cleanliness of the clinic beyond that which is the function of the Environmental Management Service- Assist with maintaining clinic supply- Participate in peer review chart audits, when asked- Other duties as assigned to them by clinic leads and/or PT supervisor.

The incumbent shall be aware of patient safety in all clinical activities and fully participate in all required safety training. Safety concerns and issues will be brought to the immediate attention of the supervisor; documents all patients, staff, and visitor incidents per facility policy. Work Schedule: Monday Through Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #:

Requirements & Education

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.

For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $62470 – $81208/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-03.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.

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