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. Basic Requirement for Physical Therapy Assistant: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes implementing physical therapy treatment plans, instructing patients on physical therapy programs, and providing physical therapy 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, Kinesiology, Sports Medicine, or Exercise Science (must provide transcripts).

OR Combination of Education and Experience: 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 9. Add the two percentages.

Perform a wide range of complex PTA duties requiring an advanced practical knowledge of physical therapy.,Under the direction of the PT, plan, coordinate, and administer diverse physical therapy programs for wounded, ill and injured patients, as well as other beneficiaries, with a wide range of physical and mental health diagnoses and disabilities.,Make recommendations and utilize the various modalities of physical therapy, as prescribed, to include diathermy, hydrotherapy, massage, electrotherapy, ultrasound and therapeutic exercise.,Instruct and review all home program precautions and contraindications with patients and family members on use and application of physical modalities for home environment.,Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to make recommendations for the patient's rehabilitation and reintegration needs.,Document information related to all patient's care.,Complete administrative duties as required, including but not limited to checking in patients, scheduling, and template management.