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Physical Therapist (Clinical Specialist) - Neurologic
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 1 days ago
About the Role
The primary function of this position is direct patient care, with a minimum of 25% or greater time specifically dedicated to the specialty area. The incumbent will specialize in neurorehabilitation, with special emphasis on Parkinsons and Multiple Sclerosis serving local, regional and national areas, but to also include clinical duties serving other neurological conditions to meet the needs locally where gaps in care may exist.
What You'll Do
- →Duties include but are no limited to the following: Performs direct patient care (face-to-face and virtual formats) within specialty area at least 25% of the time; Some patient care duties outside of specialty area may be assigned depending on clinical demand to include inpatient and outpatient services.
- →Expected to have advanced knowledge patients served within the neurological clinical spectrum to include specific experience Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease.
- →Demonstrated ability to apply advanced clinical knowledge to provide clinical guidance to other physical therapists in the department.
- →Assists in the development, planning, and implementation of monitors of quality of care with respect to patients with neurologic diagnoses as part of the comprehensive health care services delivered to the patients within VA Puget Sound.
- →The incumbent will work with National Discipline leads to determining gaps in policy and clinical practice guidelines and work to close those gaps.
- →Uses critical analysis, clinical reasoning, and creativity to independently solve complex problems related to adapting and modifying assessments, treatment plans, activities, and procedures to meet the needs of patients.
- →Documents initial evaluations, progress, and discharge planning in a timely, concise manner, per section documentation and consult management requirements.
- →Assesses the need for and patient's ability to use stock, custom, and adaptive equipment to optimize functionality and independence.
- →Initiates ordering, delivery and training in the use of patient specific equipment in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner, utilizing the processes related to the procurement of prosthetic equipment.
- →Will integrate the latest research and evidence-based practices into program development, policy formulation, and clinical guidelines to ensure high-quality care.
- →Utilizes data-driven approaches to evaluate and improve PT services, considering factors such as geographic location and specific diagnoses to tailor interventions.
- →Will serve as mentor and faculty member for the neurologic clinical residency program.
- →Work Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday, 7:30AM - 4PM Telework: Ad-hoc only Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 00000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job.
- ✓All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
- ✓Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- ✓Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation.
- ✓Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- ✓Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 8d589f76-1c83-4a88-86e3-7bb7a8dbcb08
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