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Physical Therapist (Supervisor)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 84 days ago
On-site Des Moines, IA $127K – $165K Apply by Jul 20, 2026 Physical Therapist ENFJESFJINFPISFP Healthcare
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The Physical Therapist Supervisor provides a wide range of Veteran clinical and management services in the Physical Therapy Section of the Rehab & Extended Care Service Line at VA Central Iowa Health Care System in Des Moines, IA.
What You'll Do
- →The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers.
- →This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest.
- →As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran.
- →This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community.
- →This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.
- →Major duties include but are not limited to: Spends time working in the face to face visits in physical therapy providing independent examination in this environment.
- →Establish goals and discharge plans based on evaluation findings and planning with the treatment team, patient, family, and/or significant other.
- →Develops and carries out physical therapy treatment to meet the individual rehabilitation objectives.
- →Conduct treatment interventions one on one with individuals or in group settings.
- →Assess the need for other services and refers as necessary based on evaluation and medical history.
- →Assess the need for and the patient's ability to use adaptive equipment required to increase the patient's function, independence and safety.
- →Independently solves problems not covered by the manuals, adapts and modifies treatment plans, activities and procedures, without supervisory guidance, to meet complex and challenging needs of the patients in rehabilitation.
- →This individual manages in an independent mode, seeking supervision only in unusual clinical or administrative conditions.
- →Assigns work based on priorities and staff competencies.
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.
- ✓Driving License Requirement: Unrestricted driver's license is required.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 7835b20c-c98f-43fe-91fc-21944e4adde0
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