Physical Therapist

<p>This position is located in the James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC). The James J Peters VAMC is a tertiary care facility classified as a Clinical Referral Level I Facility. It is a teaching hospital, providing a full range of patient care services, with state-of-the-art technology as well as education and research.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>The Physical Therapist (PT) is a licensed professional responsible for providing comprehensive physical therapy services for patients with a broad variety of disabilities while demonstrating knowledge of current professional physical therapy practices and skills based on American Physical Therapy Association expectations. The Physical Therapist in this high level complexity facility provides assessment and treatment interventions for inpatients and outpatients with functional impairments resulting from a wide variety of diagnoses including but not limited to the following: Arthritis, Cerebrovascular Accident, Parkinson's Disease, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Multiple Sclerosis, Above and Below Knee Amputations, Joint Replacement, Fractures, Diabetes Mellitus with and without neuropathy, Spinal Cord Injury, Cancer, Cardiopulmonary pathology, Schizophrenia, Psychosis, Bipolar Disorder, Alzheimer's disease, Dementia, End Stage Renal Disease, etc. -Candidates must be licensed for assignment at this grade level and are considered to be at the full performance level. The physical therapist at this level is responsible for independently providing assessment and treatment interventions to inpatients and outpatients received through healthcare provider referrals and patient self-referrals. -The physical therapist, guided by differential and movement diagnoses, performs 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 personal and environmental factors. The physical therapist interprets findings from examination, diagnostic studies/medical tests and selects appropriate clinical tests and measures, and integrates findings into the physical therapy plan of care for the full range of patient populations, including selecting appropriate equipment. The physical therapist establishes a diagnosis within the scope of physical therapy and identifies the appropriate intervention to treat and/or refer to another provider for further consultation when needed. They determine physical therapy prognosis by incorporating examination findings with patient preferences for meaningful level of function in order to set clinically appropriate treatment goals and optimize outcomes. -The physical therapist practices autonomously, making recommendations and referrals to other medical specialties/services as clinically indicated during ongoing assessment of patients under their care. -The physical therapist may be assigned to all program areas which are covered by Rehabilitation Services and provide professional, independent physical therapy services in the assigned area. -The physical therapist follows established protocols, ethical standards, and guidelines for the physical therapy program and the profession. He/she demonstrates discretion, adaptability, flexibility, initiative, and sound professional judgment based on current work experience; ensures timely and effective implementation of professional physical therapy services. -The physical therapist answers patient's questions or issues regarding their physical therapy services, and refers concerns to Clinical Supervisor as appropriate. -The physical therapist may perform ancillary assignments on an occasional basis where the complexity and amount of work is not substantial (less than 25% of the duty time). VA Careers - Physical Therapy: https://youtube.com/embed/Gi2hoFqIoqY Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 8am to 4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 14219-F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: 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 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>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/.