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 Asst position at Veterans Health Administration.

Ms.Smith

Where’s the Physical Therapy Assistant position located?

Ms.Smith

The Physical Therapy Assistant position is at the Department of Veterans Affairs in Canandaigua, New York.

Dr.Job

What’s the salary range for this job?

Ms.Smith

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

Dr.Job

What are the main responsibilities of this role?

Ms.Smith

In this role, you’ll work in the Physical Therapy section of the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Service, mainly at the Canandaigua campus, but you’ll also be involved with all clinical and patient care areas across Finger Lakes campuses, CBOCs, and veteran’s homes.

Dr.Job

Are there any educational requirements for applicants?

Ms.Smith

Yes, applicants need to have at least an associate degree from an accredited community college, junior college, college, or university in a physical therapy assistant education program.

Dr.Job

What about time-in-grade requirements for current Federal employees?

Ms.Smith

Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements, meaning if you’re applying for a GS-8 position, you need to have served 52 weeks at the GS-7 level within the past 52 weeks.

Dr.Job

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

Ms.Smith