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Physical Therapist
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 13 days ago
On-site Palm Beach, FL $95K – $124K Apply by Sep 11, 2026 Physical Therapist ENFJESFJINFPISFP Healthcare
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The incumbent will serve as a Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) evaluating current levels of function for diverse patients with multiple or complex diagnoses. The licensed Physical Therapist (PT) will display skills in the area of inpatient, outpatient, and CLC (Community Living Center or "nursing home") environments and is a working member of the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation team.
What You'll Do
- →VA Careers - Physical Therapy: https://youtube.com/embed/Gi2hoFqIoqY Major duties include, but are not limited to: Receive patient consultations from an appropriate physician or practitioner having referral privileges, including inpatients, outpatients, CLC, and OIF/OEF clinic.
- →Review medical records to assess appropriateness of the referral to Physical Therapy and possible contraindications for treatment Provide independent Physical Therapy evaluations including medical history and various tests and measurements for Veterans.
- →Interpret results of their own tests and information in the medical record.
- →Evaluate patients for musculoskeletal, neuropathic pain spectrums, and various other diagnoses utilizing appropriate treatment approaches which include manual therapy, therex/home exercise, balance and vestibular rehabilitation, use of emerging modalities, and any other treatment indicated because of the evaluation.
- →Utilize evaluation data to implement comprehensive patient treatment and goals, involving patient/family/caregivers in the goal-setting process as indicated.
- →Modify treatment plans according to reevaluation findings on an on-going basis to better meet short- and long-term goals.
- →Employ highly motivational techniques to enlist patient participation and adapts equipment and procedures to carry out a full range of complex treatment activities.
- →Evaluate patient's needs for assistive devices, submitting requests for devices from Prosthetics & Sensory Aids Department or assists in scheduling patients for the appropriate prosthetic/orthotic clinic for definitive prescription and fabrication.
- →Plan and implement appropriate patient education programs as an integral part of the treatment procedure, involving the patient, family, and/or significant others in the instructional process.
- →Document performance of patient treatment and procedures for determining productivity level of the applied treatment approach.
- →Plan and present inservice education programs in areas of particular interest or expertise for Physical Therapy section or PMRD personnel and to other services, as appropriate.
- →Participate with the education of Veterans and staff through classroom settings, in-services, and informal presentations.
- →Assists in coverage for absent staff members to insure continuity of care for patients.
- →Work Schedule: 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday Telework: 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 dentification 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.
- ✓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.
Personality Fit
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