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Physical Therapist (Clinical Specialist)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 40 days ago
On-site Sioux Falls, SD $106K – $138K Apply by Aug 17, 2026 Physical Therapist ENFJESFJINFPISFP Healthcare
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The Physical Therapist serves as an advanced-level Seating and Mobility Specialist within the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Services (PM&RS) Department. At the GS-13 level, the therapist functions as a facility expert in the evaluation, prescription, fitting, and training of custom manual wheelchairs, power wheelchairs, and power scooters for Veterans with complex medical, neurological, and functional impairments, in a direct access veteran care environment.
What You'll Do
- →VA Careers - Physical Therapy: https://youtube.com/embed/Gi2hoFqIoqY Duties of this position include, but are not limited to: Performs comprehensive seating and mobility evaluations using advanced clinical techniques, including mat assessments, detailed postural analysis, functional mobility evaluation, and pressure mapping.
- →Conducts complex assessments for Veterans with progressive neurological disorders, spinal cord injury, limb loss, orthopedic deformities, cognitive impairments, and multi-system medical conditions.
- →Determines the most clinically appropriate mobility device and seating configuration based on functional needs, medical status, safety, and long-term mobility outcomes.
- →Prescribes custom manual wheelchairs, power wheelchairs, power scooters, custom seating systems, specialty cushions, alternative drive controls, and advanced positioning components.
- →Prepares complete, defensible medical justification and documentation in compliance with VA Prosthetic & Sensory Aids Service (PSAS) policy and national guidelines.
- →Performs custom fittings, adjustments, and configuration of wheelchairs and seating systems to ensure optimal positioning, mobility efficiency, pressure distribution, and safety.
- →Provides individualized training on safe operation, mobility techniques, pressure relief, maintenance, and equipment management.
- →Conducts follow-up evaluations, troubleshooting, and long-term device management to ensure continued effectiveness and Veteran satisfaction.
- →Coordinates procurement and delivery of mobility devices with PSAS, vendors, and interdisciplinary team members.
- →Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
- →Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized The incumbent must possess a valid driver's license and will operate gas powered/electric passenger vehicles in order to provide Veteran care in the community.
- →Will drive in all types of weather and may be subjected to driving in all types of traffic.
- →Must possess the ability to operate and perform preventative maintenance.
- →Be able to respond to emergency situations when on the road (traffic accident, damage to property, damage to equipment, injury to self or someone else, vehicle breakdown).
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
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