Physical Therapist

Therapist will practice Physical Therapy (PT) at the assigned location throughout STVHCS Geriatrics & Extended Care (GEC) Programs as directed by the assigned Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) supervisor. A PT evaluates patients, plans, provides a full range of treatments designed to improve function through the use of physical modalities, therapeutic exercise, education, prostheses, assistive devices, and any other modality within the scope as outlined by the American Physical Therapy Association. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : VA Careers - Physical Therapy: https://youtube.com/embed/Gi2hoFqIoqY Major Duties: Clinical: Candidates must be licensed for assignment at this grade level and are considered to be at the full performance level. Staff PTs at this level are responsible for providing assessment of patients and treatment interventions. They are assigned to all program areas which are covered by the GEC Service and provide professional, independent physical therapy services in the assigned area(s). PTs at this level may be given general assignments in any physical therapy program area where the advanced specialized knowledge is not required on a recurring basis due to the patient population served and complexity of the facility and/or treatment area or may serve as the sole PT at a less complex facility. Individuals may perform ancillary assignments, including program management duties on an occasional basis, where the complexity and amount of work is not substantial (less than 25% of duty time). Assigns, manages, and evaluates work of subordinate staff. Upon referral from a physician, evaluates patients in complex cases to determine functional status, identifies problems and needs for individualized therapy treatment. Independently plans and develops comprehensive programs to meetpatients' needs within specialty programs. Reviews physical therapy documentation of initial findings, treatment goals estimated length of treatment, equipment recommendations, interim progress, and discharge summary in patients' medical records. Communicates effectively with physical therapy and medical center staff. Works effectively with health care providers in coordinating the patients' total care. Participates in conferences and assigned medical meetings. Understands rationale for all clinic procedures and has good operating knowledge of all equipment in the Physical Therapy Clinic. Administration Assigns and evaluates work of subordinate staff. Maintains attendance records and submits monthly reports and statistics. Maintains procedures consistent with STVHCS policies. Assists in the development of standards of care to ensure compliance with professional accrediting organizations. Maintains all data for quality assurance monitoring and evaluates data at specific intervals. Maintains adequate level of supplies. Maintains equipment in safe and operable condition through inspection and submission of work orders, as necessary. Other duties as assigned. Education Supervises and trains physical therapy students and volunteers. If assigned, acts as clinical education coordinator for the HCBC Section. Provides in-services training for physical therapy staff and other professionals, as necessary. Orients Visitors and volunteers to the role of physical therapy. Maintains professional state license and competency through continuing education with completion in each biennium of 3.0 Continuing Competency Units (CCU's). Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM Telework: Ad-Hoc Only. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 55520-F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not po

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