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Physical Therapist (Clinical Specialist)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 46 days ago
Hybrid San Antonio, TX $108K – $140K Apply by Aug 7, 2026 Physical Therapist ENFJESFJINFPISFP Healthcare
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The Physical Therapist (Clinical Specialist) will primarily practice physical therapy at the assigned location but may participate in temporary assignments throughout STVHCS as directed by the therapy supervisor. The incumbent serves as the subject matter expert in clinical specialty. The incumbent evaluates patients, plans individualized courses of treatment, establishes and provides a full range of comprehensive treatment procedures designed to improve or restore function.
What You'll Do
- →Duties may include but are not limited to: Clinical Duties Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans.
- →Provide a full range of physical therapy treatment procedures, including physical modalities, therapeutic exercise, prostheses, assistive devices, and other modalities within APTA scope.
- →Perform advanced and specialized interventions requiring expert-level knowledge.
- →Interpret and assess treatment outcomes for specialty interventions.
- →Serve as a subject matter expert and consultant to physical therapy and other medical center staff.
- →Teach and mentor medical center staff in the clinical specialty area.
- →Conduct in-depth evaluations for durable medical equipment (DME) and orthotics, including mobility aids, lifts, bathroom equipment, bracing, and adaptive devices.
- →Coordinate DME and orthotic needs with physicians and the prosthetics department.
- →Train patients on safe and appropriate use of required DME.
- →Demonstrate operating knowledge of all physical therapy equipment and modify treatment plans based on patient needs and performance.
- →Provide expert guidance for discharge planning to maximize patient independence.
- →Communicate effectively with interdisciplinary health care providers and maintain regular contact regarding patient care.
- →Assign, manage, and evaluate the work of subordinate staff.
- →Administrative Duties Assign and evaluate the work of subordinate staff.
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).
- ✓Pre-Employment/Post-Employment Physical Examination: May be required, depending on the needs of the organization 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: 6f60c608-0c50-4b4a-a7b4-5a8ba48e0d8e
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