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Physical Therapist
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 44 days ago
On-site Burlington, IA $90K – $116K Apply by Jun 1, 2026 Physical Therapist ENFJESFJINFPISFP Healthcare
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This position provides comprehensive outpatient Physical Therapy services to Veterans within the Iowa City VA Health Care System. The therapist independently evaluates referred patients and develops, implements, and manages advanced, evidence-based treatment plans. The role functions as an autonomous clinician within the Rehabilitation Department of the Rehabilitation and Extended Care Service Line.
What You'll Do
- →NOTE: The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this position.
- →For more information, refer to Required Documents below.
- →Duties include, but are not limited to: Plans and executes treatment programs to meet routine treatment for the veteran.
- →Makes recommendations and referral to other medical specialties/services as needs are identified during ongoing assessment of this routine patient population.
- →Maintains consistent and timely documentation of patient encounters in the electronic medical record in accordance with accepted PT practice, facility and Rehabilitation Service policies and procedures.
- →Participates in regular team meetings, verbal and written communication and consultation amongst team members in order to guide and evaluate the work.
- →Performs routine physical therapy evaluation and treatment for male and female patients aged 20-85+ years old.
- →Completes a comprehensive systems screen for all patients.
- →Involves the patient, family/significant other and medical team in treatment planning and goal setting through ongoing communication.
- →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.
- →Seeks consultation with other team members for adaptations to an assessment, goals and treatment as needed.
- →Plans and carries out the full range of routine interventions.
- →Modifies treatment approach for use with virtual care modalities to align with varied patient environment.
- →Demonstrates independent problem-solving skills that allow for frequent modification of treatment plans in response to subtle, but significant changes in the condition of the patient.
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 dentification 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.
- ✓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.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 106f4dab-7c82-4711-9221-93bd7b4afffc
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