Senior Physical Therapy Assistant — Advanced Clinician & SME

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System seeks a GS-9 Physical Therapy Assistant within the Physical Therapy Department of PM&RS at CAVHCS.

The role requires licensure as a PTA in the United States, with options based on education and NPTE outcomes. Exceptional candidates may have advanced clinical experience and be a SME in rehab practice areas.

Qualifications

• Valid, active PTA license in the U.S. or District of Columbia.
• Graduate from an accredited PTA program or equivalent with NPTE passed.
• Documentation/transcripts as required.

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced clinical guidelines in patient care.
• Serve as SME in rehabilitation practice areas.
• Mentor staff and support complex PTAs within the team.

Skills

Mentor staff

SME in rehab

Advanced PT skills

Evidence-based care

Education

Associate degree PTA program

NPTE for PTA

Military PTA program credential

Job description

The US Department of Veterans Affairs Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System seeks a GS-9 Physical Therapy Assistant within the Physical Therapy Department of PM&RS at CAVHCS.

The role requires licensure as a PTA in the United States, with options based on education and NPTE outcomes. Exceptional candidates may have advanced clinical experience and be a SME in rehab practice areas.