Physical Therapist

Physical Therapy Duties

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Performs assessment and evaluation, treatment planning, and treatment of patients as well as communicates/coordinates within a multidiscipline team.
• Telehealth service delivery from/to CBOCs and CVT to home may be service delivery models for treatment and education provisions for Veterans.
• Responsible for independently evaluating patients and establishing and executing treatment plans that include a range of treatment procedures and modalities and education for patients with primary acute/chronic musculoskeletal impairments of the spine and extremities. Other programming may include general and neuro various disabilities and medical conditions.
• Plans home programs and instructs family or other care providers in home exercises and activities.
• May infrequently provide assessment services in the home or community setting.
• Will demonstrate correct application of knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with current professional physical therapy practice.
• Will be responsible for the care and treatment of patients referred to the Physical Therapy Service at the CBOC.
• Functions as a care provider within the health care team with the ability to make autonomous clinical decisions in a Direct Access environment.

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

Telework: Not Available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 000000

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

• The incumbent must possess a valid driver's license and will operate gas powered/electric passenger vehicles in order to provide Veteran care in the community. Will drive in all types of weather and may be subjected to driving in all types of traffic. Must possess the ability to operate and perform preventative maintenance. Be able to respond to emergency situations when on the road (traffic accident, damage to property, damage to equipment, injury to self or someone else, vehicle breakdown). They must perform operator level maintenance of vehicles that includes, but is not limited to, getting gas, monitoring fluid levels, washing the vehicle, checking tire pressure, interior and exterior lights, and documenting any damage or unusual wear on the vehicle or its components.

US Department of Veterans Affairs