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Physical Therapist
Veterans Health Administration · Posted today
On-site Houston, TX $86K – $134K Apply by Oct 13, 2026 Physical Therapist ENFJESFJINFPISFP Healthcare
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This Physical Therapist position is under the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service of the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center located in Houston, Texas. Provides Physical Therapy (PT) services primarily in the PT/KT therapy clinic, the Rehab/Neuro and Ortho Nursing units mainly through referrals from various approved providers. Collaborates with RECL, Mental Health, Medical, and other Care Lines to ensure the prompt delivery of effective and efficient PT services for referred patients.
What You'll Do
- →Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional This position is based in the RECL at the MEDVAMC, and is administratively and clinically responsible to the Supervisory Occupational Therapist, Supervisory Rehabilitation Therapist, Rehabilitation Director, and the Rehabilitation and Extended Care Line Executive for patient care.
- →Will also provide PT services in other therapy clinics and nursing units at MEDVAMC as needed/requested.
- →May include approved outings into the community.
- →Duties of the Physical Therapist include, but are not limited to: Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-based Physical Therapy (PT) practice for patients who seek PT services.
- →Skilled in performing examination and evaluation 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 psychosocial and environmental factors.
- →Independently develops a PT prognosis and incorporates examination findings to implement an appropriate patient centered PT rehabilitation plan of care for a variety of diagnoses while using appropriate judgment to modify treatment for changing medical conditions.
- →Must demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform more complex patient treatment procedures.
- →Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, with patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals to facilitate the multidisciplinary treatment process.
- →Independently provides clinical oversight of PT Assistants as well as students on clinical affiliations who are in Doctoral PT or PT Assistant Programs.
- →Following referral/consult from a physician or other approved provider, reviews the medical record and independently evaluates each patient to determine functional deficits and the best method to accomplish rehabilitation goals.
- →Applies recognized Physical Therapy (PT) treatment procedures correctly, safely, and modifies these techniques in such a manner as not to interfere with any traction devices, surgical drains, catheters, immobilizing appliances, respiratory aides, or monitoring devices.
- →Recognizes adverse reaction to treatment, significantly altered physical or mental status of patients, and reports to appropriate medical authority.
- →Documents initial findings, treatment goals, equipment recommendations, treatment provided, patient progress, patient/family education, and discharge summary in patient's medical record.
- →Evaluates and recommends appropriate assistive devices and adaptive equipment as indicated following an assessment.
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.
- ✓Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation.
- ✓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.
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Job ID: 832bbf47-2112-4973-bb7e-792dfd65871c
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