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Physical Therapy Assistant (Part-Time): Coffeewood Correctional Center #W0027

Virginia Information Technologies Agency

#Patient Care #Drug Testing #Orthopedic #Background Investigation #Physical Therapist #Adaptive Equipment #Veterans Preference #EEO Employer

Quick overview

Under the supervision of a physical therapist, the assistant provides for patient needs, administers modalities, therapeutic exercises, rehabilitative therapy, and manages orthopedic/adaptive equipment use. This role involves assisting physical therapists with treatments and procedures, carrying out established treatment plans, and documenting patient progress within those established parameters.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be a graduate from an accredited physical therapy assistant program and hold a current physical therapy assistant license in the state of Virginia. Additional considerations include experience working in an outpatient orthopedic Physical Therapy Department.

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Job description

Title

Physical
Therapy
Assistant (Part-Time): Coffeewood Correctional Center #W0027

State Role Title: Therapy Assistant/Therapist I

Hiring Range

$23.45 - $36.65/hr.

Pay Band: 3

Agency

Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: Coffeewood Correctional Center

Agency Website

https://www.vadoc.virginia.gov/job-opportunities

Recruitment Type

General Public - G

Job Duties

Under the supervision of the physical therapist, provides for patient needs, modalities, therapeutic exercises, rehabilitative therapy, and the use of orthopedic/adaptive equipment.

Assist physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures. Assists with carrying out treatment plans and routine functions, modifies treatment plans and documents the progress of treatment within the scope of treatment plans established by a physical therapist.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduate from an accredited physical therapy assistant program
Current physical therapy assistant licensed in the state of Virginia

Additional Considerations
Experience working in an outpatient orthopedic Physical Therapy Department

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

If selected as a finalist with the VADOC, candidates can expect the following

Background Investigation Requirements

All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Drug Testing Requirements

Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver’s License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.

Application Requirements

Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System.
All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.

Layoff Preferences

Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.

VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply. Click here for more information: Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services

Contact Information

Name: James Ritchie

Phone: 804-588-2356

Email: Applications submitted via email will not be accepted

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter [https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx] or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note

Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.