Physical Therapy Assistant

This position is located within the Physical Therapy Department of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service (PM&RS) at the Greater Los Angeles Health Care System in Los Angeles, California. The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) is responsible for delivering therapeutic interventions designed to prevent, alleviate, and rehabilitate acute and chronic physical and psychosocial impairments.

Develop, deliver, and oversee clinical training experiences for Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) students. Independently provides education to patients and their caregivers, following the completion of an evaluation by a licensed physical therapist. Receives and interprets treatment requests or procedural instructions from a physical therapist or physician. Under the general supervision of a physical therapist, plans and administers specialized treatment programs and applies designated physical therapy procedures. May also perform or direct the work of lower-graded assistants, as necessary, to ensure the timely and effective completion of assigned tasks. Conducts a preliminary review of the patient's medical record, including relevant medical history, and compiles and organizes pertinent clinical information. This information is then synthesized into a patient profile that supports the assessment of the patient's current status and safety prior to each treatment session. Assists with, or administers, a course of treatment based on the patient's assessed needs and develops progressive physical therapy treatment plans in consultation with a physical therapist or physician. Prepares and delivers written, oral, and data-driven reports for the unit physician, physiatrist, nursing staff, fellow therapists, and other professionals involved in the patient's care. Maintains a safe and orderly work environment by performing non-technical equipment maintenance, conducting routine safety checks, and ensuring proper cleaning and stocking of treatment areas and supplies. Assists the physical therapist in conducting quality improvement activities within the service. Maintains and enhances professional competency by updating their knowledge of current trends and best practices in physical therapy through participation in continuing education courses. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: MONDAY - FRIDAY, 0700-1530; 0730-1600; or 0800-1630 Telework: NOT AUTHORIZED Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: NOT AUTHORIZED Permanent Change of Station (PCS): NOT AUTHORIZED VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.