Physical Therapy Assistant
Location: Richmond, Virginia
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is currently seeking to employ Physical Therapy Assistant right now, this vacancy will be dwelled in Virginia. For complete informations about this vacancy opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 972552 (Include on all documents)
To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for him who ! shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Every job at the VA impacts the Veterans that we serve. You can be part of that team, helping to make sure that our Veterans receive the top-quality care they deserve.
VA professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life. VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities.
For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/ . KEY REQUIREMENTS
You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job.
Designated and/or random drug testing may be required.
Subject to a background/suitability investigation.
English language proficiency required.
PLEASE SUBMIT THE APPLICABLE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS LISTED IN THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS SECTION.
Duties: The incumbent provides treatment that promotes the prevention, remediation, and rehabilitation of acute and chronic physical and psychological dysfunction. Assigned a varied caseload of patients from medical, surgical, PM&R, neurology, NHCU, psychiatry, SCI wards, Polytrauma, amputees, outpatients and employees. Assesses patient's medical condition through chart review; administers a wide variety of physical therapy procedures through the use of specialized exercise programs, mechanical traction therapeutic massage, heat, cold, ultrasound, hydrotherapy, and electricity. Instructs and assists patients in improving pulmonary function and in learning and improving functional activities - gait training, transfers, daily living activities - and in the use of and care of prostheses and orthoses; modifying patient's treatment program within the limits specified! in the care plan outlined by the the Physical Therapist. Has knowledge and understanding of adverse reactions to treatment. Reports orally or in writing to physical therapist, monitors vital signs and observes patients during treatment, and compiles and evaluates data on patient's progress and response.
Work schedule: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Status: Non-exempt.
Supervisory Position: No.
Bargaining Unit Position: Yes.
Recruitment/relocation incentives may be authorized. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
EDUCATION: Successful completion of an associate's degree from an accredited community college, junior college, college, or university in a physical therapy assistant education program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). [N OTE: All persons permanently employed as a GS-636, Physical Therapy Assistant on or before July! 17, 1996 (the date of this standard), are considered to have met this ! requirement in full. They may be promoted, demoted, or reassigned within the GS-636 Physical Therapy Assistant series. Any employee initially retained in this manner who leaves this job series loses protected status and must meet the full requirements in effect at the time of reentry.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: None required.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-7 grade level - In addition to the basic requirements, 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level.
GS-8 grade level - Completion of 1 year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-7).
Unofficial transcripts are required whenever qualifying based on education. Education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. A transcript or course listing must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE: Education! must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. *** 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. ***
When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on their application or résumé. Applicants claiming preference based on service-connected disability, or based on being the spo! use or mother of a disabled or deceased Veteran, must complete an SF 15! , Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference. Veterans who are still in the service may be granted tentative preference on the basis of information contained in their applications, but they must produce a DD Form 214 or other proof prior to appointment to document entitlement to preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/veterans.aspx HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
After the vacancy announcement closes, applications will be evaluated against the questionnaire responses to insure that you meet the minimum qualification requirements and that your application reflects the knowledges, skills, and abilities required of the position. BENEFITS:
Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. In addition to tradition! al "dollars and cents" benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help balance work and life. For more information please visit us at http://www4.va.gov/jobs/job_benefits/benefits.asp . OTHER INFORMATION:
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
Performance Based Interviewing (PBI) is utilized by our agency as part of the selection process. Please consult the website at www.va.gov/pbi for further information.
Male applicants born after 12/31/1959, who are required to register with the Selective Service under Section 3 of the Military Selective Service Act, must be registered (or must have registered a the time they were required to do so) in order to be eligible for appointment.
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please send us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department Of Veterans Affairs.
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This vacancy starts available on: Fri, 04 Oct 2013 19:33:18 GMT
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