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Physical Therapist
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 13 days ago
On-site Augusta, GA $84K – $120K Apply by Sep 14, 2026 Physical Therapist ENFJESFJINFPISFP Healthcare
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This position is for a physical therapist in the Therapy department/SCI Service line at the VA Augusta Health Care System in Augusta, Georgia. The physical therapist works with patients who have spinal cord injuries or diseases. The goals are to improve the quality and efficiency of care while being ethical and responsible with resources. The therapist helps prevent, manage, and rehabilitate both acute and chronic spinal cord injuries and conditions
What You'll Do
- →Major duties may include, but are not limited to: Receives and interprets consults: Reviews medical records to assess the appropriateness of referrals to Physical Therapy and checks for possible contraindications.
- →Conducts independent evaluations: Performs comprehensive Physical Therapy assessments, including medical history and various tests and measurements for Veterans.
- →Interprets both test results and medical record information, adapting tests as needed for complex disabilities or medical conditions.
- →Implements patient treatment plans: Uses evaluation data to develop thorough treatment plans and goals, actively involving patients, families, and caregivers in the goal-setting process.
- →Modifies treatment as needed: Updates treatment plans based on ongoing re-evaluation findings to meet both short- and long-term goals more effectively.
- →Applies professional knowledge: Demonstrates a thorough understanding of Physical Therapy theories and treatment applications through assessments and therapeutic or reconditioning procedures.
- →Responds to adverse reactions: Identifies adverse responses to treatment and takes immediate, effective action to address them.
- →Motivates and adapts interventions: Uses motivational techniques to encourage patient participation and adapts equipment and procedures to support a wide range of complex treatment activities.
- →Work Schedule: 24 hours, flexible over the week to include Sat 7:30-11:30 Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
- →Functional Statement #: 63011F, 63012F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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 1 or 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: 03031e33-669b-4160-852d-0d51b042d4ca
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