Physical Therapy Assistant (Part-Time): Coffeewood Correctional Center #W0027

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Culpeper (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Virginia seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant (Part-Time) at Coffeewood Correctional Center. Under the supervision of a licensed PT, you will assist with patient care, modalities, exercises, and rehabilitative therapies, including adaptive equipment, within a correctional setting.

The position requires PTA certification and VA licensure, with preference for outpatient orthopedic experience. Apply electronically by the deadline, with background checks and drug screening as required.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited physical therapy assistant program.
• Current physical therapy assistant licensed in Virginia.
• Experience in outpatient orthopedic physical therapy department.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the physical therapist, provides for patient needs, modalities, therapeutic exercises, rehabilitative therapy, and orthopedic/adaptive equipment.
• Assist physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures, and document progress as directed.
• Modify treatment plans and document progress within the scope of established plans.

Education

Graduate from an accredited physical therapy assistant program

Current physical therapy assistant licensed in Virginia

Experience in outpatient orthopedic physical therapy department

Job description

Title: Physical Therapy Assistant (Part-Time): Coffeewood Correctional Center #W0027

State Role Title:Therapy Assistant/Therapist I

Hiring Range: $24.27 - $37.93 /hr.

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location:Coffeewood Correctional Center

Agency Website:https://www.vadoc.virginia.gov/job-opportunities

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Under the supervision of the physical therapist, provides for patient needs, modalities, therapeutic exercises, rehabilitative therapy, and the use of orthopedic/adaptive equipment.

Assist physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures. Assists with carrying out treatment plans and routine functions, modifies treatment plans and documents the progress of treatment within the scope of treatment plans established by a physical therapist.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited physical therapy assistant program
• Current physical therapy assistant licensed in the state of Virginia

Additional Considerations

• Experience working in an outpatient orthopedic Physical Therapy Department

If selected as a finalist with the VADOC, candidates can expect the following:

Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver's License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.

Application Requirements: Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia's Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.

Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.

VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply. Click here for more information: Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services

Contact Information

Name: James Ritchie

Phone: [phone]

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.