Physical Therapist
Serves as the rehabilitation context expert at the community-based clinic where he/she is located as well as the content expert for other community-based outpatient clinics who refer to his/her location. Performs physical therapy evaluation and treatment with outpatients and employees, male and female, ages ranging from adult to geriatric, having a variety of disabilities. Determines the most appropriate plan of care relative to the patient's diagnosis and age. Evaluates patient's condition upon appropriate referral to physical therapy to determine treatment plan. Performs and interprets results of tests and measurements for use in preparing for modification and/or evaluation of patient treatment, and adjusts the treatment based on changes in patient's condition. Evaluates patient's needs with respect to prescribed braces, orthotics, and selects appropriate appliances, determines which suits the patient best, and recommends necessary modifications to provide for proper fit. Participates in inpatient, acute rehabilitation, and other outpatient rehabilitation needs as clinical functions are needed and dictated by section and service leadership. Work Schedule:
Monday thru Friday, 7:
30am - 4:
00pm Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/20/2019. Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Education and
Experience:
Must meet 1 of the 3 requirements listed - 1) Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy AND five (5) years of progressively independent experience as a physical therapist OR 2) Master's degree in Physical Therapy AND two (2) years of progressively independent experience as a physical therapist; OR 3) Doctorate degree in physical therapy. Licensure:
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. Must include copy of licensure in application packet Physical requirements:
Pre-placement and periodic physical examinations are required for hybrid occupations to ensure workers are placed in positions where they can perform the essential functions of their job considering their physical, mental and emotional capacities, without endangering their health or the health of their co-workers. English Language Proficiency:
Individuals appointed under authority of 38 U.S.C. chapters 73 or 74, to serve in a direct patient-care capacity in VHA must be proficient in written and spoken English. Quality of
Experience:
Experience is only creditable if it was post degree experience as a professional PT and is directly related to the duties to be performed. Qualifying experience must also be at a level comparable to or exceeding the professional PT experience at the next lower grade level. Creditable
Experience:
Knowledge of Contemporary Professional Physical Therapy Practice evidence by active professional practice, completion of a post-graduate fellowship or post-graduate residency program may be substituted for creditable experience on a year for year basis. Grade Determinations:
To qualify for the GS-12 grade level, you must possess one year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. Examples of qualifying experience include but is not limited to the following:
providing assessment and treatment intervention; planning and modifying treatment based on a patient's response to intervention and/or change in medical condition; may provide oversight and delegate patient care responsibilities to a Physical Therapist Assistant, and/or delegate non-patient care duties to non-licensed staff; and, You must be able to demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
Ability to make autonomous clinical decisions in a Direct Access environment. 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. References:
VA Handbook 5005/99, Part II, Appendix G12, dated 2/7/2018 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is at the GS-12 grade level. Physical Requirements:
Heavy Lifting (45 lbs and over) Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Near vision correctable at 13 to 16; Far Vision correctable to one eye to 20/50 and to 20/100 in the other; ability to distinguish basic colors. ability to distinguish shades of colors; Hearing Air permitted; Emotional and Mental Stability.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Monday thru Friday, 7:
30am - 4:
00pm Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/20/2019. Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Education and
Experience:
Must meet 1 of the 3 requirements listed - 1) Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy AND five (5) years of progressively independent experience as a physical therapist OR 2) Master's degree in Physical Therapy AND two (2) years of progressively independent experience as a physical therapist; OR 3) Doctorate degree in physical therapy. Licensure:
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. Must include copy of licensure in application packet Physical requirements:
Pre-placement and periodic physical examinations are required for hybrid occupations to ensure workers are placed in positions where they can perform the essential functions of their job considering their physical, mental and emotional capacities, without endangering their health or the health of their co-workers. English Language Proficiency:
Individuals appointed under authority of 38 U.S.C. chapters 73 or 74, to serve in a direct patient-care capacity in VHA must be proficient in written and spoken English. Quality of
Experience:
Experience is only creditable if it was post degree experience as a professional PT and is directly related to the duties to be performed. Qualifying experience must also be at a level comparable to or exceeding the professional PT experience at the next lower grade level. Creditable
Experience:
Knowledge of Contemporary Professional Physical Therapy Practice evidence by active professional practice, completion of a post-graduate fellowship or post-graduate residency program may be substituted for creditable experience on a year for year basis. Grade Determinations:
To qualify for the GS-12 grade level, you must possess one year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. Examples of qualifying experience include but is not limited to the following:
providing assessment and treatment intervention; planning and modifying treatment based on a patient's response to intervention and/or change in medical condition; may provide oversight and delegate patient care responsibilities to a Physical Therapist Assistant, and/or delegate non-patient care duties to non-licensed staff; and, You must be able to demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
Ability to make autonomous clinical decisions in a Direct Access environment. 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. References:
VA Handbook 5005/99, Part II, Appendix G12, dated 2/7/2018 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is at the GS-12 grade level. Physical Requirements:
Heavy Lifting (45 lbs and over) Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Near vision correctable at 13 to 16; Far Vision correctable to one eye to 20/50 and to 20/100 in the other; ability to distinguish basic colors. ability to distinguish shades of colors; Hearing Air permitted; Emotional and Mental Stability.
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0633 Physical Therapist - Salary Range:
$83,508 to $108,564 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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