Physical Therapy Assistant

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized experience: One year of specialized experience which includes includes implementing physical therapy treatment plans; and instructing on physical therapy programs or providing status reports.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). OR Education: One full year of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as Physical Therapy, Kinesiotherapy, Sports Medicine, Exercise Science, or Kinesiology.

OR Combination of Experience and Education: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 18. Add the two percentages.

AND License/Certification: A current, active, valid and unrestricted license or certification as a Physical Therapy Assistant from a state, the District of Columbia, or a territory of the United States is required.

Perform a wide range of complex PTA duties requiring an advanced practical knowledge of physical therapy, evidence-based practice and data collection, as directed, to perform specific aspects of evaluations and interventions.,Plan, coordinate, and administer diverse physical therapy programs for wounded, ill and injured patients, as well as other beneficiaries.,Implement a progressive treatment plan and recommends modifications to restore and maintain range of motion, strength, endurance, and coordination, while promoting healing, pain relief, and functional independence.,Initiate, interpret, implement, and plan a progressive treatment plan that considers the patient’s neurological, surgical, sensory, respiratory, and cardiac status, comorbidities, gait, posture, age, and overall health under Physical Therapist.,Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to make recommendations for the patient's rehabilitation and reintegration needs.,Complete all required data collection for workload management, analysis, and research studies, and prepare the necessary statistical reports,Master new techniques and modality proficiency by studying current literature and conducting required research as required.