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Physical Therapist
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 84 days ago
On-site Houston, TX $86K – $134K Apply by Jul 20, 2026 Physical Therapist ENFJESFJINFPISFP Healthcare
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This Physical Therapist position is in the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service of the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center located in Houston, Texas.
What You'll Do
- →This position supports the Active Management of Pain (AMP) initiative to provide an approach that leverage the knowledge and skills of a clinical psychologist alongside the physical therapist who will work together in a coordinated and collaborative treatment approach to a multimodal chronic pain management within the pain management team.
- →Utilizes evaluation data to plan and implement comprehensive patient treatment, involving patient in the goal setting and treatment processes as feasible.
- →Responsible for the application of behavioral strategies to recognize and address fear avoidance presentations, as well as for adapting physical therapy approach to patients presenting with a combination of severe mental and physical disabilities.
- →Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, with patients.
- →Develops an individualized patient centered treatment program for each patient including short and long term goals as appropriate.
- →Implements, in a timely manner, progressive treatment programs to meet goals, taking into consideration particularly the rehabilitation problems of each patient.
- →Applies recognized Physical therapy 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.
- →On an on-going basis, in response to the patient's reaction to treatment, adapts and modifies treatment programs, to better meet short term and long term goals.
- →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.
- →Participates in multidisciplinary team meetings, as well as pain committee meetings, as indicated by Pain Clinic leadership, as well as section and service leadership.
- →Completes patient and/or family training as indicated.
- →Work Schedule: 8:00 am - 4:30 PM Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
- →Functional Statement #: 02259-F; 02260-F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized 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: a09d7fb2-9b70-41c2-ac20-e4e991548a2a
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