Physical Therapist (Clinical Specialist) PACT - Education Debt Reduction Program authorized

Job Title

Physical Therapist

Duties

The position consists of both clinical and administrative responsibilities with approximately 90% of time being spent in direct clinical care and the remaining 10% of the time being spent in administrative activities; however, this is subject to the needs of the facility and can be modified at the direction of the Therapy Supervisor, Chief, PM&RS/Audiology, or designee. Incumbent demonstrates a high degree of independence and professional judgment in planning and executing treatment programs to meet routine to complex treatment objectives for the general outpatient physical therapy population. The incumbent independently evaluates and assesses patients self-referred through direct patient referral to determine the treatment course to be followed. The incumbent performs specialized tests and measurements of relevant body systems using various methods including specific methods specialized for the outpatient populations. The incumbent is knowledgeable and independent in screening for direct access provision of PT services. The incumbent performs and interprets results of tests and measurements of the patient's condition for use in preparing a treatment plan, modifying a treatment plan, and evaluating results of treatment. The individual demonstrates advanced and continuously growing skill in the area of outpatient patient Physical Therapy evaluation including the use of specialized outcome measures. The incumbent exercises originality in solving problems, makes innovative adaptations of the clinical procedures herein to meet the complex and highly varying needs of the outpatient population and advises all other health care team members. The incumbent clinically supervises and trains Physical Therapist Assistants, Physical Therapy students and volunteers. In addition, the incumbent demonstrates the ability to teach and mentor staff in Physical Therapy services, provides in-service and training for Physical Therapy staff and other professionals, as necessary.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Financial Benefits

EDRP Authorized: Contact View email address on click.appcast.io the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of existing pay, higher or unique qualifications, or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Ad-Hoc Telework Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: Physical Therapist (Clinical Specialist) PACT Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Financial Disclosure Report: Not required