Physical Therapist

<p>This position is located within the Beaver Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) and in the surrounding community that services the Beaver CBOC. This position is within Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) under Medicine Service Line of the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS) in Pittsburgh, PA.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>NOTE: THIS POSITION REQUIRES A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE. VA Careers - Physical Therapy: https://youtube.com/embed/Gi2hoFqIoqY The incumbent provides coverage for the CBOC and will also provide Home Care Services on a routine basis in the surrounding community that the CBOC services with planned and spontaneous assignments across all rehab areas within the VAPHS catchment area including outpatient, acute care, skilled nursing, and tele-rehabilitation. Duties include but not limited to the following: Make autonomous clinical decisions in a Direct Access environment. This includes ability to independently evaluate and treat patients who seek physical therapy services on a walk-in basis. Perform 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. 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. 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. Determine physical therapy prognosis by incorporating examination findings with the patient's preferences to set clinically appropriate treatment goals, optimize outcomes and maximize functional independence. Independently provide clinical oversight of Physical Therapy Assistants (PRN), Physical Therapy residents as well as students on clinical affiliations. Guided by differential and movement diagnoses that are common to physical therapy, the physical therapist will independently provide assessment and treatment interventions to outpatients and home care patients through direct access, healthcare provider referrals and patient self-referrals. Perform examinations and evaluations of Veteran's suffering from physical 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. Responsible for interpreting the findings from examination, diagnostic studies/medical tests during evaluation/ plan of care development process. Actively participates in program development to improve efficiency and quality of care provided to patients. Coordinates same day services for the VAPHS teams. Works to provide ideas in conjunction with the CBOC supervisor for Rehab/PT continuous improvement projects. Represents the CBOC Rehabilitation team in the development of policies and procedures, quality assurance monitors and related standards of care. Attend educational and development meetings for PM&R service, Physical Therapy Department, and those specific to outpatient care provision. Aware of and adheres to the department/service/facility's values, mission, rules, policies and procedures and the American Physical Therapy Association Standards of Practice and Standards of Ethics to ensure quality patient care. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: FS#000000 Physical Therapist 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. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. 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. Requires valid unrestricted driver's license. (Will require a Driver's physical exam) 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/.