Physical Therapist Assistant

We are seeking Physical Therapy Assistants (PTAs) to join our teams across the US. The incumbent provides care of the Veterans' medical needs by the position is responsible for direct patient care within PM&R of Veterans with a variety of orthopedic, neurological, and systemic impairments. The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) works under the supervision of a Physical Therapist (PT) to provide services that promotes the prevention, remediation, and rehabilitation of acute and chronic physical dysfunction. The incumbent will ensure the most effective delivery of care, while meeting and exceeding compliance, Joint Commission and VA Central Office performance measure standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists therapist in development of a comprehensive specialized treatment plan that includes long- and short-term goals.
• Provide physical therapist services under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist. PTAs implement components of patient care, obtain data related to the treatments provided, and collaborate with the PT to modify care as necessary.
• Instructs, motivates, and assists patients to learn and improve functional activities (example ambulation, transfers, and bed mobility)
• Implements and coordinates intervention plans, under supervision (direct, in-direct, on site or off-site) of a PT, in the following areas: range of motion, muscle strength testing, gross motor coordination, endurance training, balance re-education, postural corrections, energy conservation, joint protection, proper body mechanics, positioning, fitness and lifestyle modifications.
• Modification and/or progression of treatment as necessary based on patient response, within the scope of the established plan of care by the PT.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Other duties within scope as assigned.

Job Profile

Experience Required:

• Current, full, active and unrestricted license as a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in a State, Territory or Commonwealth (i.e. Puerto Rico) of the United States, or District of Columbia. A copy of your PTA license must be submitted with your application.

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Education Required:

• Associate 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.
• DEA License
• For all grade levels and positions, applicants must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a Medical Technician from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
• Current BLS certification. Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time.
• May require bending, stooping and lifting to 15 lbs.

Other Special Qualifications:

• US Citizen or Permanent Resident Card is required.
• Must relocate to project site for the duration of the contract.
• Pass a Child abuse and neglect check.
• Pass/possess VA Public Trust Clearance

Hamdan Resources, LLC is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (EEO/AA), making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship and/or authorization to work within the U.S.is required for most positions.