PRN Physical Therapist Assistant

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Dept of Veterans Services in Virginia is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant at Puller Veterans Care Center. The role requires knowledge of physical therapy and developmental disabilities, plus strong communication and documentation skills.

Candidates must have an Associate Degree in PTA from an accredited program and be licensed or eligible to practice in Virginia. Prior experience with geriatric or long‑term care patients is a plus.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in physical therapy assistant from an accredited program.
• Licensed or eligible to practice as PTA in Virginia.
• Experience with neurologically involved developmentally disabled patients is beneficial.
• Previous PTA experience in long-term care or adult geriatric setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate work of the rehab department and cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrate knowledge of physical therapy and developmental disabilities and communicate effectively.

Skills

Physical therapy knowledge

Communication skills

Computer skills

Leadership coordination

Education

Associate degree in PTA

Licensed or eligible to practice in VA

Tools

Computer software

Job description

Title: PRN Physical Therapist Assistant

State Role Title: Therapy Assistant/Therapist I

Hiring Range: $37.00 / Hour

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept of Veterans Services

Location: Puller Veterans Care Center

Agency Website: www.dvs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The employee should possess; knowledge of physical therapy and developmental disabilities; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; ability to interact in a professional manner with clients, staff, families and community personnel. Ability to use Computer application software. Ability to lead and coordinate work of the rehab. department, and cross-functional departments as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of requirements for an Associate Degree in physical therapy assistant from an accredited education program and must be licensed or eligible to practice in Virginia as a physical therapy assistant. Experience with neurologically involved developmentally disabled patients is beneficial.
Previous professional Physical Therapy Assistant experience in a long‑term care or adult geriatric setting a plus

Additional Considerations

N/A

The commonwealth does not provide sponsorship; therefore, applicants must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work.

Excluding current DVS employees, the selected candidate must pass a criminal background check.

Contact Information

Name: Caitlyn Campbell

Phone: [e-mail]

Email: [e-mail]

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.

Note: 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.