Physical Therapy Assistant GS-636-06

Defense Health Agency; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation incentive

Student loan repayment (may be offered

Job summary

Defense Health Agency at Womack Army Medical Center, Fort Bragg, NC, seeks a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to provide advanced PTA care within a military medical system.

You will implement treatment plans, coordinate with the rehab team, and support patient rehabilitation and reintegration while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience which includes implementing physical therapy treatment plans, instructing on physical therapy programs, or providing status reports
• A current, active, valid, and unrestricted license or certification as a Physical Therapy Assistant from a state, the District of Columbia, or a territory of the United States is required.

Responsibilities

• Recommend various modalities of physical therapy, as prescribed, to include diathermy, hydrotherapy, massage, electrotherapy, ultrasound and therapeutic exercise.
• Ensure treatment plan is designed to maximize results in promotion of healing and pain relief while ultimately improving the patient’s functional independence.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to make recommendations for the patient’s rehabilitation and reintegration needs.
• Attend pertinent meetings as requested by the supervisory therapist and/or clinic director.
• Maintain treatment areas, administrative area, and personal spaces in a safe, orderly manner.
• Perform administrative duties as required, including but not limited to checking in patients, scheduling, and template management.
• Assist supervisor in making decisions relative to administrative responsibilities in the areas of supply, equipment and personnel.

Job description

Overview

Serves as Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) at the Womack Army Medical Center, Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

Performs a wide range of complex PTA duties requiring an advanced practical knowledge of physical therapy, evidence-based medicine and data collection to perform specific aspects of evaluations and interventions.

Relocation and Recruitment incentives MAY be authorized.

Responsibilities

Duties

• Recommend various modalities of physical therapy, as prescribed, to include diathermy, hydrotherapy, massage, electrotherapy, ultrasound and therapeutic exercise.
• Ensure treatment plan is designed to maximize results in promotion of healing and pain relief while ultimately improving the patient’s functional independence.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to make recommendations for the patient’s rehabilitation and reintegration needs.
• Attend pertinent meetings as requested by the supervisory therapist and/or clinic director.
• Maintain treatment areas, administrative area, and personal spaces in a safe, orderly manner.
• Perform administrative duties as required, including but not limited to checking in patients, scheduling, and template management.
• Assist supervisor in making decisions relative to administrative responsibilities in the areas of supply, equipment and personnel.

Qualifications

One year of specialized experience which includes implementing physical therapy treatment plans, instructing on physical therapy programs, or providing status reports

• A current, active, valid, and unrestricted license or certification as a Physical Therapy Assistant from a state, the District of Columbia, or a territory of the United States is required.

Incentives

Competitive salary and benefits

A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.

Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.

Student Loan repayment may be authorized.

Salary: Up to-$61,643 per year

Benefits: https://civilianmedicaljobs.com/benefits/