Job Listing
Physical Therapist- Community Based Outpatient
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 98 days ago
On-site Charlotte Hall, MD $103K – $142K Apply by Jul 8, 2026 Physical Therapist ENFJESFJINFPISFP Healthcare
Apply for this job → About the Role
The Physical Therapist is assigned to the Physical Therapy Department within Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service (PM&RS) in the Washington, DC Veterans Affairs Medical Center network at Charlotte Hall, MD. The incumbent works as a therapist at the Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) in the Washington DC network.
What You'll Do
- →Interprets findings from examination, diagnostic studies/medical tests and, during evaluation, select appropriate clinical tests and measures, and then integrate findings into the physical therapy plan of care for the full range of patient populations.
- →Establishes a diagnosis within the scope of physical therapy and identify the appropriate intervention to treat and/or refer to another provider for further consultation when needed.
- →Selects appropriate equipment needed to substitute for loss of function or to substitute for limited function of individuals they treat.
- →Demonstrates the teaching skills required to provide education to patients, family members, caregivers, employees, students, and coworkers.
- →Documentation Performs competent written documentation of initial examinations, progress notes, and discharge summaries in compliance with medical center and APTA standards in a timely manner.
- →Demonstrates advanced competency in knowledge of electronic documentation and computer skills.
- →Enters consults to Prosthetics service for rehabilitation equipment in accordance with PM&RS and medical center policies.
- →Educates other facility personnel in the scope of PM&RS services and programs involving a variety of health care specialties.
- →Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 7:30am-4:00pm EST Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
- →Functional Statement #:688-260330-F, 688-260329-F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Available Permanent Change of Station (PCS):Not Available PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO):Not Available
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job.
- ✓To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process.
- ✓In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment.
- ✓The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the 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.
Personality Fit
Job ID: bfa8233e-cf9a-4df0-9fe5-36dacaeedff0
Posted via USAJobs