Physical Therapy Assistant

Physical Therapist

Duties of the Physical Therapist include but are not limited to:

• PTA's provide direct physical therapy interventions/procedures with varying degrees of complexity to enhance safety, wellness, performance in functional mobility, ROM/strength, education, work, play, leisure, and social participation.
• PT As demonstrate a full professional understanding of the theories of treatment in physical therapy, their proper application using analysis, behavioral intervention, frame of references, and therapeutic procedures.
• Assigned to all program areas within VHA and provide professional, independent physical therapy services.
• PTAs at this level may be given assignments in any area where advanced specialized knowledge is not required on a reoccurring basis due to the patient population served and complexity of the facility and/or treatment area. Individuals may perform ancillary assignments, including program management duties on an occasional basis, where the complexity and amount of work is not substantial.
• Independent evaluation of the patient's functional abilities including using a variety of standardized and non-standardized tests as needed to determine physical therapy needs.
• Primary assessment instruments and/or procedures include, but are not limited to goniometry, strength measurements, observation, interview, and review of medical histories to establish patient-centered goals and treatment.
• Development of and ability to carry out a full range of physical therapy treatments using a wide variety of traditional and non-traditional treatment techniques and modalities.

7:30 AM - 4:00 PM Monday - Friday

Not Available

This is not a virtual position.

70960-F

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