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Physical Therapist
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 63 days ago
Hybrid Fairbanks, AK $101K – $132K Apply by Jul 23, 2026 Physical Therapist ENFJESFJINFPISFP Healthcare
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This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
What You'll Do
- →NOTE: THE 2-PAGE RESUME REQUIREMENT DOES NOT APPLY TO THIS OCCUPATIONAL SERIES.
- →FOR MORE INFORMATION, REFER TO REQUIRED DOCUMENTS BELOW.
- →The Physical Therapist is a licensed physical therapist who is responsible for administering physical therapy programs to adult and geriatric patients referred from Alaska VA or community providers.
- →Independently plans, coordinates, and implements comprehensive Physical Therapy evaluations and treatment of patients.
- →Purpose of the work is the prevention of disability and the physical rehabilitation of persons with disabilities resulting from dysfunction of the musculoskeletal system.
- →The practice concentrates on both actual and potential dysfunction of physical capacity and movement.
- →Functions Provides comprehensive physical therapy evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation service to Veterans with a wide range of orthopedic, neurological, musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, and functional mobility conditions.
- →Performs thorough patient assessment including medical history review, physical examination, functional testing, movement analysis, and interpretation of diagnostic imaging and clinical findings.
- →Develops and implements individualized, evidence-based treatment plans focusing on improving mobility, independence, safety pain management, and quality of life.
- →Provides skilled therapeutic interventions including therapeutic exercises, neuromuscular re-education, gait training, balance training, manual therapy, functional mobility training, and patient education.
- →Conducts home safety evaluations and recommends adaptive equipment, environmental modifications, and mobility solutions to maximize Veteran independence within the home environment.
- →Educates Veterans, caregivers, and families regarding, diagnosis, treatment strategies, home exercise programs, injury prevention, and long-term self management.
- →Evaluates and recommends durable medical equipment, assistive devices, mobility aids, and other rehabilitation technologies to support Veteran functional goals.
- →Documents evaluations, progress notes, treatment plans, and outcomes in the electronic health record in accordance with VA policies, clinical standards, and regulatory requirements.
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.
- ✓Must have a valid state-issued drivers license and cleared to operate a government owned vehicle.
- ✓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.
Personality Fit
Job ID: a98e869b-4e60-4887-b759-f7fcfc4d0f54
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