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Physical Therapy Assistant GS-636-06

Defense Health Agency
Fort Liberty, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 20 Aug 2026

About the role

Overview

 

Serves as Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) at the Womack Army Medical Center, Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

 

Performs a wide range of complex PTA duties requiring an advanced practical knowledge of physical therapy, evidence-based medicine and data collection to perform specific aspects of evaluations and interventions.

 

 

 

Civilian Physical Therapy Assistant

  • Relocation and Recruitment incentives MAY be authorized.

 

Salary: Up to-$61,643 per year

 

Benefits:https://civilianmedicaljobs.com/benefits/

 

 

 

Responsibilities

Duties

    • Recommend various modalities of physical therapy, as prescribed, to include diathermy, hydrotherapy, massage, electrotherapy, ultrasound and therapeutic exercise.
    • Ensure treatment plan is designed to maximize results in promotion of healing and pain relief while ultimately improving the patient’s functional independence.
    • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to make recommendations for the patient’s rehabilitation and reintegration needs.
    • Attend pertinent meetings as requested by the supervisory therapist and/or clinic director.
    • Maintain treatment areas, administrative area, and personal spaces in a safe, orderly manner.
    • Perform administrative duties as required, including but not limited to checking in patients, scheduling, and template management.
    • Assist supervisor in making decisions relative to administrative responsibilities in the areas of supply, equipment and personnel.

Qualifications

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.

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Company

Defense Health Agency

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