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Physical Therapist
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 36 days ago
On-site Atlanta, GA $93K – $145K Apply by Aug 20, 2026 Physical Therapist ENFJESFJINFPISFP Healthcare
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The Physical Therapist is an independent health care professional who is responsible for evaluating referred patients and establishing and executing treatment plans that include a full range of complex treatment procedures and modalities. These treatment plans are designed to restore individual patients to their highest possible functional level and to enhance their adaptive capacities through the use of physical measures, activities, prostheses and or assistive devices.
What You'll Do
- →Major duties may include, but are not limited to: Performs comprehensive patient evaluations.
- →Responsible for providing comprehensive physical therapy care to patients.
- →Demonstrates a full professional understanding of the theories or treatment of Physical Therapy and there proper application through the use of therapeutic physical rehabilitation and reconditioning procedures.
- →Responsible for participating and contributing to the advancement of knowledge and techniques related to Physical Therapy and other related topics.
- →Consults with staff and resident physicians through patient presentations, attendance at discharge planning rounds, specialty clinics, and/or conferences.
- →Identifies, collects, and analyzes appropriate patient care information to provide a database for research activities within the VA system.
- →Responsible for maintaining open communication with patients, families, Medical Center staff and others.
- →Complies with all Physical Therapy and Medical Center Policies and Procedures including patient treatment, documentation, safety, infection control, and HIPPA.
- →Demonstrates tact, courtesy, and a positive approach to communication and interaction with other employees, visitors, physicians, and the public.
- →Presents Physical Therapy, PM&R Service, and Medical Center in a positive manner.
- →Work Schedule: Mon, Tues, Wed, Sat - 7:00am - 5:30pm, Work Schedule is subject to change based on agency need.
- →Telework: Ad-Hoc Only.
- →Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
- →Functional Statement #: 59483F, 59484F 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: 75a1d9d3-c632-41ec-a17e-3f2a608296ae
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