Functional Maintenance Therapist Assistant

Company: DHRM
Location: Virginia Beach
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

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: www.dvs.virginia.gov 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 team. In 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 We’re 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 www.jobs.virginia.gov. 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 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 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: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019. Contact Information Name: Latarsha Jordan Phone: 757-263-3100 Email: HRJCVCC@dvs.virginia.gov 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 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.

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