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Physical Therapist (Clinical Specialist) PACT - Education Debt Reduction Program authorized
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 1 days ago
About the Role
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
What You'll Do
- →The position consists of both clinical and administrative responsibilities with approximately 90% of time being spent in direct clinical care and the remaining 10% of the time being spent in administrative activities; however, this is subject to the needs of the facility and can be modified at the direction of the Therapy Supervisor, Chief, PM&RS/Audiology, or designee.
- →Incumbent demonstrates a high degree of independence and professional judgment in planning and executing treatment programs to meet routine to complex treatment objectives for the general outpatient physical therapy population.
- →The incumbent independently evaluates and assesses patients self-referred through direct patient referral to determine the treatment course to be followed.
- →The incumbent performs specialized tests and measurements of relevant body systems using various methods including specific methods specialized for the outpatient populations.
- →The incumbent is knowledgeable and independent in screening for direct access provision of PT services.
- →The incumbent performs and interprets results of tests and measurements of the patient's condition for use in preparing a treatment plan, modifying a treatment plan, and evaluating results of treatment.
- →The individual demonstrates advanced and continuously growing skill in the area of outpatient patient Physical Therapy evaluation including the use of specialized outcome measures.
- →The incumbent exercises originality in solving problems, makes innovative adaptations of the clinical procedures herein to meet the complex and highly varying needs of the outpatient population and advises all other health care team members.
- →The incumbent clinically supervises and trains Physical Therapist Assistants, Physical Therapy students and volunteers.
- →In addition, the incumbent demonstrates the ability to teach and mentor staff in Physical Therapy services, provides in-service and training for Physical Therapy staff and other professionals, as necessary.
- →Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm EDRP Authorized: Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.
- →Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of existing pay, higher or unique qualifications, or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).
- →Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience.
- →Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
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 identification 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: a49b7b9a-f18e-4716-ae3d-8929635b630e
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