Remote Physiatrist

Staff Physical Therapist

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This is an open continuous announcement. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available. The Staff Physical Therapist will function in accordance with federal law, practice acts in accordance with state licensure boards, and the Standards of Practice for Physical Therapists and the Physical Therapy Code of Ethics as published by the American Physical Therapy Association. Administrative functions of the Staff Physical Therapist include the following: contributes to the efficient operation and function of the physical therapy program, understands and adheres to policies and procedures for the Geriatrics, Extended Care & Rehabilitation (GEC&R) Service, participates in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) and PT staff performance improvement, program development and regular monitoring of important aspects of care, ensures compliance with applicable JC and VHA standards within the physical therapy program, ensures proper supply levels are maintained for patient care related to physical therapy, participates in Physical Therapy, PM&R and GEC&R staff meetings. Clinical functions of the Staff Physical Therapist include the following: evaluates patients as appropriate for their age and diagnosis, demonstrates treatment competency. Functions within scope of practice to perform diagnostic tests. Changes treatment as appropriate and necessary. Achieves Functional Independence Measure (FIM) certification, when required; and uses FIM terminology when appropriate in documentation, establishes goals and eventual discharge plans based on evaluation findings and planning with the treatment team, patient, family, and/or significant other, develops and carries out physical therapy treatment plans, including exercise prescription, to meet individual rehabilitation objectives. Conducts treatment interventions with individuals or with groups, completes assessments for patient's ability to use mobility, pain management and/or adaptive equipment. Trains patients on the proper use of the appropriate device(s) and submits the order, conducts home evaluations and visits as necessary, resolves problems without supervisory guidance, to meet complex and challenging needs of the patients in rehabilitation. Assists other physical therapy staff members as needed with administrative or clinical duties. Education 1. Conducts in-service training lectures on various treatment techniques and discusses patient designed treatment plans. Evaluates, revises and develops training materials, aids, methods and plans, being free to explore basic theories and principles of PT with students and other GEC&R staff. 2. Provides patient and family education programs. Other Administrative Responsibilities: uses the computer system for storing and retrieving electronic documents and files, transmitting, and receiving e-mail, activating printers, requesting leave, and accessing the electronic health record, communicates anticipated leave for coordinating coverage; communicates unanticipated leave in accordance with GEC&R Service policies, covers administrative positions/responsibilities within the service when assigned. At the full performance level, PTs are responsible for independently providing assessment and treatment interventions to inpatients and outpatients received through healthcare provider referrals and patient self-referrals. Staff PTs at this level practice autonomously, making recommendations and referrals to other medical specialties/services as clinically indicated during ongoing assessment of patients under their care. The staff PT may also develop and provide individualized clinical training experiences for PT or PTA students. PTs at this level may be given general assignments in any/all areas where physical therapy services are deemed necessary, and/or may serve as the sole PT at a less complex facility. Individuals may perform ancillary assignments as deemed appropriate given the needs of a facility. Travel between campuses is required. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm. Work Schedule is subject to change based on agency need. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 59675F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized