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Physical Therapist (FEE BASIS)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 1 days ago
On-site Johnson City, TN $0K – $0K Apply by Jun 15, 2026 Physical Therapist ENFJESFJINFPISFP Healthcare
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This is a Fee Basis Provider position. Fee basis appointments are temporary, excepted appointments of persons in professional and technical occupations under authority of Title 38 of the United States Code, specifically section 7405(a)(2). Fee basis appointments provide services on a facility's premises when health services are otherwise readily available, cost effective, based on services provided rather than on an hour or tour basis, and when determined to be cost effective to the agency.
What You'll Do
- →The Physical Therapist has the direct responsibility for physical therapy services in acute care, outpatient, and Community Living Center (CLC) as assigned.
- →In addition, the PT is also expected to provide patient care duties and develop and participate in specialized treatment programs.
- →The PT will provide these services to patients with a wide variety of multiple, complex illnesses and/or profound disabilities.
- →Major Duties: The PT independently completes a review/examination of patient data (including medical history) to develop a plan of care, assess patient's status, and ascertain patient's need for therapy services.
- →Interviews patients and caregivers to gather information for ongoing patient assessment.
- →Assesses goals, living skills, physical abilities, and related needs for each patient referred.
- →Evaluations include medical history, examination, results and interpretation of appropriate functional tests and measurements such as: range of motion, muscle testing, sensory/perceptual deficits, coordination, functional mobility, pain scales, appropriate self-report and performance-based outcome measures, and social/contextual factors/needs.
- →Tests are frequently complex and may need to be adapted because of multiple physical disabilities or present medical conditions.
- →Complex evaluations are conducted without consultation with other therapists.
- →Evaluations address rehabilitation potential, behavior, motor skills, and psychosocial development.
- →Barriers to learning are identified and strategies to overcome them developed and implemented to ensure accurate patient evaluation.
- →Develops a treatment plan directed toward achieving maximum level of functioning within the home or other setting, consulting with other PM&RS disciplines as indicated, and developing the plan in collaboration with the patient and caregiver.
- →Implements the treatment plan by: solving complex problems related to physical therapy; providing direct patient care; working with Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service to provide appropriate equipment/adaptive devices; instructing and training the veteran and caregiver concerning exercises, activities of daily living, rehabilitation techniques, and equipment.
- →The PT may also recommend community referrals.
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.
- ✓You may be required to serve a probationary period.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation.
- ✓Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- ✓IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
- ✓Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S.
- ✓Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment.
- ✓You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
Personality Fit
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