Physical Therapist (Clinical Specialist)

<p>The Physical Therapist (Clinical Specialist) position is located at Audie L. Murphy VAMC in San Antonio, Texas within Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R).</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>Duties may include but are not limited to: -Responsible for serving as a subject matter expert and as a consultant to physical therapy and other medical center staff in evaluating and treating patients. -May perform ancillary assignments, including program management duties on an occasional basis. -Responsible for in-depth evaluations of specialty patients for Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and orthotics including mobility aids, specialty lifts, bathroom equipment, bracing and other adaptive equipment. -Understands rationale for all clinic procedures and has good operating knowledge of all equipment available for physical therapy treatments. -Maintains all data for quality assurance monitoring and evaluates data at specific intervals. -Maintains adequate level of supplies. -Demonstrates the ability to teach and mentor staff in a specialty area. -Provides in-services training for physical therapy staff and other professionals, as necessary. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30a.m. to 4:00p.m. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 54262-F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized</p><h3>Requirements</h3>You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. Pre-Employment/Post-Employment Physical Examination: May be required, depending on the needs of the organization As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.<h3>Education</h3>IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Accreditation Information: Individuals must be a graduate of a Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) accredited college or university. The CAPTE is the only accreditation agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) to accredit entry-level physical therapy programs. Verification of accredited programs may be obtained from the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) at www.apta.org. NOTE: If your school was accredited by Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) at the time of graduation, but is no longer listed on the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) website https://aptaapps.apta.org//accreditedschoolsdirectory/captedirectory.aspx, you must provide documentation of accreditation with your application Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. NOTE: If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application