2026.02.16

What’s Veterans Health Administration like in terms of their business, the role, and the work culture?

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I’m Ms. Smith, currently looking for a job. I’d like to ask Dr. Job about the Physical Therapy Assistant position at Veterans Health Administration.

Ms.Smith

Where’s the Physical Therapy Assistant position located?

Ms.Smith

The Physical Therapy Assistant job is based in Canandaigua, New York, at the Finger Lakes VA Health Care System.

Dr.Job

What’s the salary range for this position?

Ms.Smith

The salary for this role ranges from $55,882 to $72,644.

Dr.Job

What are the main responsibilities of this job?

Ms.Smith

The main duties involve working in all clinical and patient care areas related to the Physical Therapy section, which includes various campuses and veteran’s homes.

Dr.Job

Are there any specific qualifications needed for applicants?

Ms.Smith

Yes, applicants who are still finishing their education or certification can be tentatively selected, but they won’t be hired until all requirements are met. Also, current Federal employees need to meet time-in-grade requirements.

Dr.Job

What’s the time-in-grade requirement for this position?

Ms.Smith

For a GS-8 position, you need to have served 52 weeks at the GS-7 level within the past 52 weeks, and you’ll need to submit an SF-50 to show your eligibility.

Dr.Job

Thank you, Dr. Job. I will review the details.

Ms.Smith