Functional Maintenance Therapist Assistant

Title: Functional Maintenance Therapist Assistant

State Role Title:Therapist III

Hiring Range:

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Veterans Services

Location:J&C VCC

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Functional Maintenance Therapist (PTA or COTA) supports ongoing rehabilitative restorative and functional maintenance needs for veterans in accordance with CMS guidelines. This role delivers therapist delegated interventions implements maintenance programs and provides training to ensure safe and consistent functional carryover across the care addition to direct patient engagement this position serves as the lead for transfer training related to functional mobility safe patient handling and restorative program expectations. Schedule: Full time 7-3:30 day shift. Monday Friday with possible weekend rotation.

Key Responsibilities

Implement functional maintenance and restorative programs designed by supervising PT/OT
Provide interventions addressing mobility strength balance transfers ADLs and functional independence
Carry out delegated therapy related procedures within PTA/COTA scope and restorative programming expectations
Conduct transfer training sessions ensuring staff competency in safe patient handling and technique
Lead orientation for new staff on mobility equipment transfer methods and functional maintenance procedures
Develop and deliver in services for the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to support consistent carryover of therapeutic recommendations
Document patient participation and progress per CMS facility and professional standards
Monitor and report changes in patient condition to the supervising therapist promptly
Assist veterans with adaptive equipment use and safety strategies
Support communication and collaboration across nursing therapy and IDT members
Maintain an organized safe and supportive therapeutic environment


Why Join Us
Competitive pay and Virginia state employee benefits.
Supportive team environment.
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact by ensuring quality care to our Veteran residents.

Minimum Qualifications

What Were Looking For

Familiarity with functional maintenance restorative programs and rehabilitative techniques
Ability to follow and implement therapy plans under PT/OT supervision
Strong skills in mobility training transfers gait and safe patient handling
Confidence and professionalism in providing staff education training and in services
Ability to work with diverse veteran populations using person centered care principles
Effective communication with patients families and interdisciplinary staff
Basic documentation competency in PCC and Net Health Rehab Optima

Additional Considerations

Additional Considerations

Experience working with veterans or in VA affiliated environments is beneficial
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills; ability to teach coach and mentor staff
Ability to work independently while adhering to PT/OT supervision requirements
Flexibility to adjust to shifting caseloads training needs and facility priorities

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.

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.

The Commonwealth does not provide sponsorship; therefore applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S. a Lawful Permanent Resident or an alien authorized to work.

Excluding current DVS employees the selected candidate MUST pass a criminal background check.

For consideration for this position candidates MUST apply online at . Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job-related knowledge skills and abilities. Resumes are encouraged but do not substitute submittal of the online application. Applications submitted via postal mail email or fax will not be considered. Please contact Human Resources if you need assistance.

In support of the Commonwealths 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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department of Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability.

If you need to obtain a Certificate of Disability use this link: or call DARS at .

Contact Information

Name: Latarsha Jordan

Phone:

Email:

In support of the Commonwealths 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 or by calling DARS at .

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.