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Physical Therapist
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 1 days ago
About the Role
The Physical Therapist serves as a clinician within Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Services (PM&RS). Clinical responsibilities include independent chart review, complex physical therapy evaluations, establishing PT diagnoses, determining appropriate rehabilitation interventions, and modifying plans of care based on ongoing assessment. Treatments integrate Whole Health principles and may require coordination with Prosthetics for assistive devices and specialized clinics.
What You'll Do
- →Major duties include but are not limited to the following: Evaluation and Treatment Education Receives the patient's referral from an appropriate physician/ provider or via Direct Scheduling / Direct Access protocols within NWIHCS.
- →Demonstrates the ability to make autonomous clinical decisions in a Direct Access environment.
- →Adheres to the VA scheduling directive.
- →Independently provides assessment and treatment interventions to inpatients and outpatients received through healthcare provider referrals and patient self-referrals.
- →This encompasses (but is not limited to) the following environments of care within NWIHCS: Community Living Center, Outpatient Clinics, Acute Inpatient, Amputee Clinic, W/C Seating and Mobility Clinics, Primary Care (PT in Primary Care), Specialty Pain Clinics, Whole Health, etc.
- →Chart review is routinely performed to assess appropriateness of the referral and contraindications for evaluation/treatment.
- →Evaluation includes a medical history, results, and interpretation of the appropriate tests and measurements performed; tests are frequently complex and are adapted as needed due to multiple physical disabilities or present medical condition.
- →Guided by differential and movement diagnoses, the PT performs exams and evaluations of individuals who have or may develop impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions related to conditions of the musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiovascular, pulmonary, and/or integumentary systems while considering the effects attributable to unique personal and environmental factors.
- →PTs interpret 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.
- →Evaluative data is used to implement a comprehensive patient treatment plan that is based on current research, education, and outcomes data.
- →(Evidence-based care.) A physical therapy prognosis is identified.
- →Establishes a diagnosis within the scope of physical therapy and identifies the appropriate rehab intervention, including referral to another provider for further consultation as clinically indicated.
- →Demonstrates sound knowledge of clinical signs and symptoms needed to make appropriate referrals for further medical attention/assessment.
- →Evaluates the patient's needs for assistive devices and procures these devices from the Prosthetic Department or works with Prosthetics to schedule the patient for the appropriate Prosthetics /Orthotics Clinic for prescription and fabrication.
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.
- ✓NOTE: The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this position.
- ✓For more information, refer to Required Documents below.
- ✓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.
Personality Fit
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