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Physical Therapist (ICU Program Coordinator)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 1 days ago
On-siteSan Francisco, CA$161K – $209KApply by Jun 8, 2026Physical TherapistINFJINFPOperationsHealthcare
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As a member of the PT Section/Rehabilitation Service, the Program Coordinator for ICU Early Mobility Program serves as a consultant and subject matter expert in the treatment of critically ill patients in the ICU who often have multiple interacting complex acute and/or chronic medical problems. This position is embedded in a mixed medical and surgical ICU and provides clinical and administrative direction to other interdisciplinary team members regarding program elements in physical therapy.
What You'll Do
- →The Physical Therapist ICU Early Mobility Program Coordinator provides PT services to veterans admitted to the ICU in accordance with Rehabilitation Section policies and procedures, APTA, PT Board of California guidelines and VA regulations governing the practice of physical therapy.
- →Provides services to veterans who may have undergone surgery and/or have multiple interacting acute and chronic medical conditions.
- →Applies advanced knowledge of contemporary physical therapy as it relates to early mobility in the ICU setting and treating critically ill patients.
- →Incumbent will spend at least 66% of the time performing higher level duties consisting of substantial scope, complexity, and variety.
- →This includes serving as a subject matter expert for the A-F (Liberation) Bundle and coordinating implementation of the "E" component (Early Mobility) within the ICU team.
- →The incumbent also participates in gathering and reviewing quality-improvement (QI) data to identify trends and support program improvement.
- →Ability to make autonomous clinical decisions in a Direct Access environment with consideration for local Scope of Practice guidelines including ability to independently evaluate and treat patients who seek physical therapy services. 2.
- →Attends multidisciplinary team huddles/rounds to discuss patients currently admitted to the ICU and readiness for early mobility and physical therapy consultation.
- →Applies specialized screening tools to identify precautions and contraindication for early mobility as well as to recommend appropriate early mobilization equipment. 3.
- →Develops protocols and treatment plans that take into account the effects of ICU acquired weakness due to prolonged bedrest and aim to minimize the effects of ICU syndrome which contribute to increased ventilator days and/or impaired cognitive status. 4.
- →Performs comprehensive evaluations using standard/nonstandard methods for evaluating patients post operatively and/or with critical medical illness, with an emphasis on assessing patients' functional status.
- →Evaluations are conducted independently, and results are documented according to Departmental and Medical Center standards. 5.
- →Establishes a diagnosis within the scope of physical therapy and identifies the appropriate rehabilitation intervention, including referral to another provider for further consultation. 6.
- →Meets departmental productivity standards as outlined in GS13 - Performance Standards.
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).
- ✓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 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: e16ea148-5c6c-4e6f-8365-aadd1fe89f47
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