Serves as Physical Therapy Assistant within the Moncrief Directorate of Surgery.

Fort Jackson, located in Columbia, South Carolina tantalizes all of your senses with a relaxing; comfortable pace; an abundance of playgrounds including Lake Murray, rivers, parks, gardens and the Riverbanks Zoo - one of the best in the country and the University of South Carolina.  History abounds and is celebrated in museums and historic homes.   For those with an adventurous spirit, the rivers, trails or the Congaree National Park will provide endless fun.

Physical Therapy Assistant  GS-636-06

Duties:

• Performs day-to-day duties with the supervisor providing general guidelines regarding the nature of therapeutic activities and the program in general.
• Consult with attending PT to ensure appropriate length of care.
• Make recommendations and utilizes the various modalities of physical therapy, as prescribed, to include diathermy, hydrotherapy, massage, electrotherapy, ultrasound and therapeutic exercise.
• Provide updated status in patient progress reports, as well as other administrative reports.
• Initiate, implement, plan, and recommend progressive treatment plan.

Qualification Requirements:

One year of specialized experience which includes implementing physical therapy treatment plans, instructing on physical therapy programs, or providing status reports

*A current, active, valid, and unrestricted license or certification as a Physical Therapy Assistant from a state, the District of Columbia, or a territory of the United States is required.

Incentives:

Competitive salary and benefits

A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.
Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
Student Loan repayment may be authorized.