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Physical Therapist
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 43 days ago
On-site Sevierville, TN $90K – $116K Apply by Aug 12, 2026 Physical Therapist ENFJESFJINFPISFP Healthcare
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The Physical Therapist is primarily responsible for the care and treatment of patients referred to the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Service (PM&RS) Physical Therapy section at the Sevierville Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC).. Responsibilities for patient care coverage also extend to other appropriate referrals to PM&RS as assigned
What You'll Do
- →The Physical Therapist has the direct responsibility for physical therapy services in the Sevierville Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) as assigned.
- →In addition, the PT is also expected to provide patient care duties and develop and participate in specialized treatment programs.
- →The PT will provide these services to patients with a wide variety of multiple, complex illnesses and/or profound disabilities.
- →Major Duties: The PT independently completes a review/examination of patient data (including medical history) to develop a plan of care, assess patient's status, and ascertain patient's need for therapy services.
- →Interviews patients and caregivers to gather information for ongoing patient assessment.
- →Assesses goals, living skills, physical abilities, and related needs for each patient referred.
- →Evaluations include medical history, examination, results and interpretation of appropriate functional tests and measurements such as: range of motion, muscle testing, sensory/perceptual deficits, coordination, functional mobility, pain scales, appropriate self-report and performance-based outcome measures, and social/contextual factors/needs.
- →Tests are frequently complex and may need to be adapted because of multiple physical disabilities or present medical conditions.
- →Complex evaluations are conducted without consultation with other therapists.
- →Evaluations address rehabilitation potential, behavior, motor skills, and psychosocial development.
- →Barriers to learning are identified and strategies to overcome them developed and implemented to ensure accurate patient evaluation.
- →Develops a treatment plan directed toward achieving maximum level of functioning within the home or other setting, consulting with other PM&RS disciplines as indicated, and developing the plan in collaboration with the patient and caregiver.
- →Implements the treatment plan by: solving complex problems related to physical therapy; providing direct patient care; working with Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service to provide appropriate equipment/adaptive devices; instructing and training the veteran and caregiver concerning exercises, activities of daily living, rehabilitation techniques, and equipment.
- →The PT may also recommend community referrals.
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
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