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Physical Therapist (Clinical Specialist)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 121 days ago
On-site Marion, IL $112K – $145K Apply by Jun 11, 2026 Physical Therapist ENFJESFJINFPISFP Healthcare
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The Physical Therapist (Clinical Specialist) position is located at Marion VA Medical Center within Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) service line. One position is located in Marion, Illinois and another is located in Evansville, Indiana. Incumbents administers a full range of PT procedures to meet complex treatment objectives for patients whose illness is acute, critical or chronic in nature requiring expertise in highly specialized skills, knowledge and experience.
What You'll Do
- →Assesses the goals, living skills, physical abilities and related needs for clientele referred to PT Services or the Pain Management Team.
- →Develops a treatment plan directed toward achieving maximum level of functioning, consulting with other disciplines as indicated and developing the plan in collaboration with the patient and caregiver.
- →Implements the PT treatment plan by: providing direct patient care; procuring necessary equipment/adaptive devices; training the patient and caregiver concerning exercises, activities of daily living, rehabilitation techniques and equipment/adaptive devices; fabricating splint/orthotics as needed, and recommending community referrals.
- →Reassesses client's level of functioning, revising the treatment plan as indicated and terminating treatment when objectives are met and/or the patient has achieved maximum benefit from treatment.
- →Evaluates the need for additional services and uses professional judgment to initiate consultation with other professionals to provide such services.
- →Evaluates for at-home needs in order to promote the patient's safety and independence.
- →Assists patients/caregivers in applying for HISA grants.
- →Serves as content expert in ordering complex and specialized equipment.
- →Provides care that is appropriate to the cognitive, emotional and chronological maturation needs of the adult and/or geriatric patient.
- →Identifies patient and caregiver learning needs and provides and documents patient and caregiver education.
- →Develops and coordinates educational materials for patients and caregivers as indicated by PT assessment and Joint Commission standards.
- →Documents assessments, treatment plans, services and education provided and response to services and education according to Medical Center policy, PMRS procedures and Joint Commission standards.
- →Functions as a Subject Matter Expert for the Pain Management Team, regularly discussing patient performance in physical therapy, current status and continuing goals.
- →Works effectively with team members and other health care providers in coordinating the patient's total care.
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.
- ✓Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
- ✓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.
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Job ID: 6c082ac0-e2ef-4c98-91cd-40060299efd6
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