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Physical Therapist
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 8 days ago
On-site Dallas, TX $91K – $120K Apply by Jun 10, 2027 Physical Therapist ENFJESFJINFPISFP Healthcare
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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Service, Clinical Video TeleRehab Program, Dallas, Bonham and Fort Worth campuses of the VA North Texas Health Care System (VANTHCS), Dallas, TX. This vacancy will remain open until filled. The first cut-off date is 06/18/2026. Additional applications will be referred as needed.
What You'll Do
- →VA Careers - Physical Therapy: https://youtube.com/embed/Gi2hoFqIoqY Duties are but not limited to: GS 11/12: Clinical Functions: Patient Care Performs patient evaluations, the physical therapists: Veterans are scheduled for evaluation considering caseload complexity and acuity of medical condition.
- →Coordinates Veteran schedule with other interdisciplinary team members.
- →Guided by differential (screen for systemic diseases and medical conditions that can mimic neuromuscular and musculoskeletal problems) and movement (examine and evaluate the movement system -including diagnosis and prognosis- to provide a customized and integrated plan of care to achieve the individual's goal-directed outcomes) diagnoses.
- →Perform examinations 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.
- →Review of medical records to interpret findings from examination, diagnostic studies and/or medical tests.
- →During evaluation select appropriate clinical tests and measures; then integrate findings into the physical therapy plan of care for the full range of patient populations, using relevant evidence-based data and norms.
- →Establish a diagnosis within the scope of physical therapy and identify the appropriate intervention to treat and/or refer to another provider for further consultation when needed.
- →Determine physical therapy prognosis by incorporating examination findings with the patient's preferences for meaningful level of function in order to set clinically appropriate treatment goals and optimize outcomes.
- →Select appropriate equipment needed to substitute for loss of function or to substitute for limited function of individuals they treat.
- →Therapist has knowledge, experience and skill in the prescription, fitting, and training in the use of specialty equipment utilized by this patient population.
- →This includes assistive technology, mobility devices for gait and wheeled mobility, lifts and lift systems, devices for activities of daily living and other orthotics/prosthetic devices.
- →Treatment Implementation: Evaluation findings are used to develop and implement comprehensive patient treatment plans including objective, measurable goals, timeliness for completion.
- →These goals are developed in collaboration with the patient, family and/or stakeholder input.
- →Modifies treatment plan according to patient response to treatment and towards meeting established goals.
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 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.
- ✓Drivers License: A current, state issued driver's license is required for this position.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 8e88f32b-b8f4-4922-a09f-2b73ce1bbbf3
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