Physical Therapy Assistant Job in Castle Point, NY

Summary

This job is open to

• The public

  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

Duties include, but not limited to:

A. Patient Care Management

1. Receives and interprets requests or instructions for procedures from the Physical Therapist or physician. Plans and implements specialized treatment programs and applies physical therapy procedures to patients under the general supervision of a Physical Therapist. Employee may carry out or oversee the work of lower graded assistants to accommodate requests.
2. Completes a preliminary review/examination of patient data (including medical history), compiles and organizes pertinent information, and develops/presents a patient profile to the Physical Therapist, to be used in assessing patient's status. Assists with or renders a course of treatment based on the assessed needs of the patient, developing progressive types of physical therapy treatment programs. This is done in consultation with a Physical Therapist or physician.
3. Assists Physical Therapists in development of a comprehensive specialized treatment plan that includes long and short-term goals. Persuades and motivates veterans and family members to participate in treatment plans and comply with indicated regimens and post-discharge activities. Interacts with the patient and family regarding goals for treatment.
4. Assists in the performance of, or independently performs, highly specialized and diversified treatment procedures. Utilizes the full range of modalities including heat, cold, sound, electricity, and massage. Administers non-complex active and passive therapeutic exercise. Fits, adjusts, and instructs patients in the use of orthoses, prostheses, and mobility appliances. Instructs, motivates, and assists patients to learn activities and daily living and improve functional activities. Prepares and maintains appropriate equipment and supplies required for these treatments.
5. Varies procedures or positions to adjust for patients' medical conditions. Modifies intervention environment, tools, materials, and activities in response to each patient's response to treatment. With prior approval of the therapist, adapts the technical procedures and approaches involving new and unusual treatment and rehabilitation objectives to meet the individual patient's needs. Modifies or adapts specialized treatment approaches within the scope of the established treatment plan to reflect the changing needs of the patient.
6. Assists the physical therapy staff in research projects, in-service training, public relations programs, and quality assurance/performance improvement initiatives.
7. Prepares and presents written and oral reports for physicians, physiatrists, nursing staff, fellow therapists, and all other professionals concerned with the patient's care. Participates in family and multidisciplinary team meetings to identify patient's needs, report on patient's goals and progress, and to assist in planning patient's treatment program.
8. The PTA independently documents all patient care rendered and initiates consults for appropriate patient care equipment inherent to the physical therapy scope of practice.
9. Maintains a safe work environment to include non-technical maintenance of equipment, safety check, cleaning, stocking, etc. Develops safe work habits to prevent injury to patients, co-workers, and self. Reports to Therapy Supervisor the need for equipment or items necessary for patient treatment.

B. Human Resources Management:

1. Maintains a high level of competence through participation in continuing education programs. Assists with the supervision and training of Physical Therapist Assistant Students, volunteers, work students and other healthcare practitioners.
2. Participates in training of new physical therapy staff.
3. Continually participates in various committees in the hospital to give input from the rehab perspective.
4. Participates in continuing education and in-service training to further professional development.
5. Completes the annual training/education required by the facility as mandatory.
6. Completes required continuing education to maintain current and valid licensure.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00a-4:30p
Compressed/Flexible: Not available
Telework: Not available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 12492F

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
• All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• You may be required to serve a probationary period.
• 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 dentification 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).

How You Will Be Evaluated

Required Documents

How to Apply

All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 06/06/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12742479.

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2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.

Next steps

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NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.