Physical Therapist (Clinical Specialist)

This position is in the Physical Therapy section of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service at VA Palo Alto Health Care System and covers throughout the Health Care System including all clinical and other patient care areas involved with the Physical Therapy Section. As a clinical specialist for Assistive Technology, the incumbent will serve as subject matter and workflow expert within the Assistive Technology sections. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30AM-4:30PM Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 11662-F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized VA Careers - Physical Therapy: https://youtube.com/embed/Gi2hoFqIoqY Duties include, but are not limited to: CLINICAL Perform examinations and evaluations to patients who have or may develop impairments, activity limitations, and participations 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. Selects appropriate equipment needed to substitute for loss of function or to substitute for limited function of individuals. Works with treatment team members and other health care providers in coordinating the patient's total care. Perform general assignments in any/all areas where physical therapy services are deemed necessary. Provides clinical practice guidance for other staff and assist with program solving. Assists PT's in determining treatment options for complex patients with multiple conditions. EDUCATIONAL Performs educational duties consistent with expertise in the acute care setting, including leading, organizing, and performing teaching, lectures and/or in-services for the Physical Therapy and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service as appropriate. Serves as clinical mentor and support for Physical Therapy Residents rotating through clinical specialty area. Enhances own professional growth by attending seminars, workshops, lectures, and in-services meetings, especially in the specialty field. ADMINISTRATIVE Ensures proper supply levels are maintained for patient treatment. Maintains and submits statistics and other required reports in a timely manner. Obtain assistance from supervisors or managers on problems that arise. Serves as primary point of contact between the acute care Physical Therapy section and other intradisciplinary team members. Serves as primary driver and developer of Assistive Technology related programs, responsible for creating programmatic frameworks, utilizing staff/administrative support and reporting results and outcomes to rehabilitation leadership. QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Education and Experience: The individual must meet at least one of the requirements below: Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy AND five (5) years of progressively independent experience as a physical therapist. Master's degree in Physical Therapy AND two (2) years of progressively independent experience as a physical therapist. Doctorate degree in physical therapy. NOTE: 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. Foreign Graduates: Graduates of foreign physical therapy programs meet the Education and

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