Physical Therapy Assistant

U.S. Department of Defense; New York; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Defense is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant for the Medical Treatment Facility at Fort Drum, New York. The role involves implementing physical therapy treatment plans and instructing patients on therapeutic programs. Successful candidates will require specific qualifications, including specialized experience or graduate education in Physical Therapy.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in physical therapy programs implementation.
• Ability to maintain BLS certification.
• Current licensure in a state or territory.

Responsibilities

• Implement and design prescribed physical therapy treatment plans.
• Instruct patients on home program precautions.
• Administer various physical therapy interventions.

Skills

Physical therapy treatment plans

Instructing on therapeutic programs

Reporting patient status

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education

Graduate level education in Physical Therapy

Job description

About the Position: This position is a Physical Therapy Assistant located with the Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) at Fort Drum, New York.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.
Duties

• Perform a wide range of complex PTA duties requiring an advanced practical knowledge of physical therapy.
• Implement and design prescribed physical therapy progressive treatment plans with patients for orthopedic conditions in the inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Instruct and review all home program precautions with patients and family members.
• Administer diverse physical therapy programs utilizing various therapeutic interventions, such as thermotherapy, electrotherapy, mechanical traction, and/or gait training, mobility/transfers, group education exercise.
• Provide updated status in patient progress reports to attending Physical Therapists.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
• Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
• A pre-placement medical examination is required.
• Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
• Position is designated as Inclement Weather Essential. The incumbent must make every attempt to report for work on time and/or remain on duty during severe weather conditions.
• Position requires the ability to lift 45 pounds.
• Position is designated as Mission Essential. The incumbent will be required to report to work during times of contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather or other emergency situations.
• This position may require the incumbent to work during irregular work hours which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or varying work schedules.
• Must possess and maintain current licensure in a state, territory, or the District of Columbia.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 5% of the time.
• This position requires incumbent to pass a Child Care Background Check.

Qualifications
Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Specialized experience: One year of specialized experience which includes implementing physical therapy treatment plans, and instructing on physical therapy programs or providing status reports. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06).

OR

Education: One full year of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as Physical Therapy.

OR

Combination of Experience and Education: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 18. Add the two percentages.