Clinical Functions
- Incumbent is a physical therapy assistant who performs at the full performance level and is appropriately licensed; he/she performs all duties under the oversight of a licensed physical therapist.
- Incumbent is responsible for the management and maintenance of specialized physical therapy programs and regimens.
- Incumbent must possess advanced knowledge of treatment techniques in order to assess changes in physical, mental and/or medical status.
- Incumbent must possess advanced knowledge of physical therapy data collection and assessment techniques in order to perform specified aspects of patient evaluations and interventions.
- Incumbent conducts thorough medical chart reviews and participates in the planning and implementation of complex treatment programs. He/she applies highly specialized physical therapy procedures, techniques and interventions to patients.
- Incumbent modifies treatment approaches, within the scope of the established plan, to reflect patient's changing needs.
- Incumbent recognizes adverse reaction to treatment and initiates effective action immediately.
- Incumbent must coordinate several treatment approaches simultaneously to accomplish complex treatment objectives
- Incumbent demonstrates a full professional understanding of the theories of treatment of physical therapy and their proper application through which the use of therapeutic physical rehabilitation and reconditioning procedures are implemented.
- Incumbent demonstrates knowledge of and compliance with all emergency and disaster procedures.
- Incumbent possesses the skills to instruct students and manage/coordinate a training and education program for PTA students. This includes development and tracking of training plans, scheduling, rotation assignments, performance feedback and direct participation in clinical education and training for PTA students.
- Incumbent identifies his/her continuing education needs, attends continuing education programs and reads professional literature for the purpose of maintaining or improving knowledge and skills for work performance.
- Incumbent maintains current working knowledge of available technology and equipment.
- Incumbent appropriately assesses patients for durable medical equipment, adaptive /assistive devices and other recommended therapeutic equipment. Incumbent is responsible for procurement of said equipment/devices, issuance of equipment, education and training in equipment set-up, features, routine use, troubleshooting, cleaning, infection control practices and maintenance with proper documentation.
- Incumbent involves the patient, family members, caregivers, and pertinent health care staff in the treatment process by maintaining effective communications.
- Incumbent plans and implements appropriate education of patients, families and caregivers regarding the disease and/or disability incurred and about the treatment intervention provided including resumption of life roles in the home and community environment.
- Incumbent instructs patients/caregivers in home exercise programs, rehabilitation techniques, activities of daily living and use of assistive devices/adaptive equipment as appropriate.
- Incumbent possesses the ability to lead a group of employees and communicate information regarding work assignments and scheduling.
- Initiates appropriate referrals to physicians and other clinicians/services as indicated.
Administrative Duties
- Incumbent is responsible for the care, upkeep, and sanitation of equipment in assigned work environment.
- Incumbent assesses equipment needs of the department and maintains adequate stock of supplies and materials.
- Incumbent schedules his/her patients for treatment.
- Incumbent provides guidance and support to co-workers, students, and volunteers.
- Incumbent delegates duties to other support staff as appropriate.
- Incumbent complies with all policies regarding documentation and coding of patient care.
- Incumbent demonstrates knowledge of computer skills for completion of documentation and other responsibilities as required.
- Incumbent attends and participates in all mandatory departmental staff meetings and training sessions.
- Incumbent plans and presents in-service education programs, when requested to the PT section, PM&R staff, and other services, as appropriate.
- Incumbent performs all other related duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #:00000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Starting at $54,864 Per Year (GS 8)