Physical Therapist - Remote (Temp)

Summary This position is aligned under the Physical Therapy section of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Services (PM&RS) at the Memphis VA Medical Center. The Physical Therapist utilizes the application of scientific principles for the identification - prevention - remediation and rehabilitation of acute - sub-acute - and chronic physical dysfunction - thereby promoting optimal health and function.

United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy

English Language Proficiency

S.C. chapters 73 or 74 - to serve in a direct patient-care capacity in VHA must be proficient in written and spoken English

1) Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy AND five (5) years of progressively independent experience as a physical therapist.(2) Master's degree in Physical Therapy AND two (2) years of progressively independent experience as a physical therapist.(3) Doctorate degree in physical therapy

Individuals hold a full - current - and unrestricted license to practice physical therapy in a State - Territory or Commonwealth of the United States - or in the District of Columbia

Non-licensed PTs - who otherwise meet the basic requirements in this standard - may be given a temporary appointment as a graduate PT at the GS-11 grade level under the authority of 38 U.7405 (a)(1)(D) for a period not-to-exceed two years from the date of employment on the condition that such PT provide care only under the supervision of a PT who is licensed

Failure to obtain licensure during that period is justification for termination of the temporary appointment

Individuals who have or have had multiple licenses and had any such license revoked for professional misconduct - professional incompetency or substandard care - or who surrendered such license after receiving written notice of potential termination of such license by the state for professional misconduct - professional incompetence - or substandard care - are not eligible for appointment to the position unless such revoked or surrendered license is fully restored (38 U.Grade Determinations: GS-12 Physical Therapist Education - Experience and Licensure

This includes ability to independently evaluate and treat patients who seek physical therapy services

Skill in performing examinations and evaluations of individuals who have or may develop impairments - activity limitations - and participation restrictions related to conditions of the musculoskeletal - neuromuscular - cardiovascular - pulmonary - and/or integumentary systems while considering the effects attributable to unique psychosocial and environmental factors

Ability to interpret findings from examination and evaluation - select appropriate test and measures - and integrate findings into the physical therapy plan of care for the full range of patient populations

Ability to establish a diagnosis within the scope of physical therapy and identify the appropriate rehabilitation intervention - including referral to another provider for further consultation as clinically indicated

Ability to determine physical therapy prognosis by incorporating examination findings with the patient's preferences in order to set clinically appropriate treatment goals - optimize outcomes and maximize functional independence

Ability to independently provide clinical oversight of Physical Therapy Assistants as well as students on clinical affiliations who are in Doctoral PT Programs or PTA Programs

The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12

Moderate to heavy lifting is required to assist patients and operate equipment

Sitting is required in meetings and for conducting administrative work

Work requires physical health - normal use of arms and legs - and good visual and auditory acuity.

Duties Physical Therapy is a medically based health service administered by a licensed physical therapist

The Physical Therapist utilizes the application of scientific principles for the identification - prevention - remediation and rehabilitation of acute - sub-acute - and chronic physical dysfunction - thereby promoting optimal health and function

Physical therapy's primary focus is on those individuals with neuromuscular - skeletal - pulmonary and cardiovascular disorders and evaluating the level of function related to these disorders

Performs appropriate cleansing and re-processing of reusable medical equipment incompliance with VHA directives and SOPs

Keeps up-to-date with current trends in rehabilitation medicine/therapy through scheduled in-services - library resources - continuing education courses and hospital training and development workshops scheduled by the facility

Completes other administrative duties as assigned (work orders - FSOD - information processing - program development - etc.) for the PM&R Service or Medical Center

Follows appropriate billing and coding practices

Inputs scheduling data into VISTA computer system or through approved charting methods and updates daily to reflect current status of patients

This is to be done in concert and accordance with Medical Center policies on scheduling - consult management - and electronic wait list entry

Completes all employee/patient incident documentation in a timely manner as required by hospital or Service policy

Uses department resources wisely and effectively to render care in a cost effective - efficient manner

Performs non-technical maintenance of equipment to prevent malfunctions

Assesses equipment needs and maintains adequate stock of supplies and materials

frayed cords or cables - water on floor - malfunctioning equipment) and takes corrective action

Supervises and trains students - volunteers - therapy assistants - therapists and non-PT students and support personnel

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 7:30am to 4:00pm - (Holiday work rotation required) Telework: This position is not eligible for telework

Virtual: This is not a virtual position

Functional Statement #: 50068-F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

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