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Physical Therapist (Clinical Specialist)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 50 days ago
Hybrid Vancouver, WA $129K – $168K Apply by Aug 4, 2026 Physical Therapist ENFJESFJINFPISFP Healthcare
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The individual in this assignment spends the majority of his/her time working as a clinical specialist. Independently resolves complex Physical Therapy problems, adapting treatment plans for patients with challenging disorders. Serves as a subject matter expert and consultant to staff in the specialty area. Mentors other therapists and provides in-service and clinical training programs to support staff development.
What You'll Do
- →VA Careers - Physical Therapy: https://youtube.com/embed/Gi2hoFqIoqY MAJOR DUTIES:CLINICAL: Direct care: 80% divided as follows: Uses standard and non-standard methods for evaluating complex caseload to identify problems and baseline levels of function.
- →Develops or modifies evaluation process to positively effect patient care.
- →Develops appropriate treatment plans and goals; performs complex treatment procedures modifying the treatment according to the patient's changing medical condition or because of a variety of severe physical disabilities.
- →Measures, fits, and instructs patients for the use of complex adaptive and assistive devices.
- →Provides leadership and effectively coordinates patient care issues with other health care providers.
- →Performs required documentation in a timely manner.
- →Recognized as a clinical authority and resource for identifying contra-indications and suggesting innovative treatment plans in specialty area.
- →CLINCAL -Indirect: Teaching and Education 10% Has attained advanced training/certification and experience in the specialty area.
- →Continually increases knowledge and skills by attending seminars, workshops, lectures, and in-services, especially in specialty field.
- →Conducts in-service programs for the Rehabilitation Service and shares knowledge of new or improved techniques with staff.
- →Acts as clinical supervisor and preceptor for Physical Therapy and Physical Therapist Assistant students.
- →In coordination with the Clinical Educator, provides guidance to other therapist's concerning the duties and responsibility of a clinical instructor.
- →ADMINISTRATIVE: (10%) Identifies operational problems for specialty area.
- →Provides recommendations for problem resolution to the Clinical Manager.
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.
Personality Fit
Job ID: a0526368-9627-40c3-b08a-a8e3d43b08c0
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