Position is located in the Physical Therapy Department of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service (PM&RS). PM&RS in the Shreveport, Louisiana VA Medical Center. The incumbent in this developmental position is an entry-level Physical therapy Assistant (PTA). PTAs at this level receive ongoing guidance from more experienced staff members and require general clinical direction by the treating physical therapist. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship. Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency. PTA candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f). Education. Individuals must meet at least one of the requirements below: (1) A