Physical Therapy Assistant

About the Position: This is an open continuous announcement. "Multiple vacancies exist and may be filled from this announcement at any of the locations listed. We accept applications on an ongoing basis; qualified applicants will be considered as vacancies become available." Recruitment and Relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Salary negotiation MAY be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Documents information related to patient's care in accordance with guidelines from the American Physical Therapy Association, the Joint Commission, current protocols and as directed by the supervisor.

Initiates, implements, plans and recommends progressive treatment plan of patient's.

Tracks procedure's long and storm term effects on patients, of different types of therapy and appropriateness of a specific therapy.

Provides instruction to patients, family members and other health workers to perform selected treatment procedures and functional training activities.

Performs complex Physical Therapist Assistant duties requiring knowledge of physical therapy, evidence-based medicine and data collection for evaluations and treatments.