Physical Therapist (Clinical Specialist)

<p>The Physical Therapy Chronic Pain Management Specialist serves as a consultant, clinician, and subject matter expert for the treatment of patients in Chronic Pain Outpatient treatment and Inpatient Physical Therapy at VA Eastern Kansas Health Care System.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>The Physical Therapy Chronic Pain Management Specialist, is a licensed, professional therapist who has specialty training and demonstrates advanced knowledge in evaluating, planning and implementing the treatment program for patients with various disabilities and medical conditions related to chronic pain management. The therapist functions as an independent care provider and will serve as the subject matter expert regarding physical therapy chronic pain within the health care team and their patient population. The therapist must have advanced knowledge and problem-solving skills to develop and modify the treatments and programming for a wide variety of disabilities and diagnoses related to chronic pain. The therapist will be expected to work independently applying best practice methodologies and will demonstrate effective communication and collaboration as part of a comprehensive chronic pain management team. The therapist will provide clinical services to address a vast array of problems that impact the health and function of a wide range of patients. Incumbent plans and carries out the full range of treatment where therapeutic objectives are complex, and procedures involved require the application of highly specialized skills and knowledge, particularly as related to PMOP/pain programming and/or chronic pain patients. Established treatment procedures are not always applicable and, at times, must be substantially adapted and applied with critical concern for patients who are acutely or chronically ill, or who have a combination of severe mental or physical disabilities with secondary complications. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am -4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 00000 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. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 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>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/.