Description du poste
The GS-13 Physical Therapist is assigned to provide professional Physical Therapy services to any/all program areas that are covered by the Rehabilitation Services, including acute care, rehabilitation, long term care, home care, inpatient and outpatient settings. Incumbent is a treatment specialist in Orthopedic Rehabilitation
PRINCIPALES MISSIONS :
Serves as a consultant for all health care providers regarding Orthopedic Physical Therapy and rehabilitation. Educates/orients students, nurses, and other clinical staff regarding PT in general and specifically, as it relates to Orthopedic mgmt. Mentors therapy staff. Reviews and updates Orthopedic protocols, policy, and program at the VASTLHCS. Provides evaluations and treatments that are in alignment with up-to-date clinical practice guidelines and treatment for Orthopedic care that are evidence based. Plans, implements, and reports on performance improvement activities related to Physical Therapy services. Serves as subject matter expert (SME) for Orthopedic modalities and equipment, as it relates to Orthopedic mgmt. Collaborates with local, and regional universities, in the area of Orthopedic PT rehabilitation. Performs complex Physical therapy evaluation and treatment for male and female patients aged 20-85+ years old. Utilizes standardized, and non-standardized assessments, and compiles overall Occupational Health Information, concerning patient's social, physical, psychological and vocation status to determine a patient-centric treatment plan, based on current PT theory, research and practice. Plans and carries out the full range of specialized interventions and treatment modalities where therapeutic objectives are complex, and procedures involved require the application of specialized skills and knowledge in the area of Orthopedic . PT. Adapts and applies treatment procedures with critical concern for patients who are acutely ill, or who have a combination of severe mental/emotional or physical disabilities. Treatment will be provided on the ward, in the facility and in the community as appropriate for the patient's needs. These skills and interventions will be based on current occupational therapy theory, research, and practice. Assesses for and requests prosthetic/orthotic equipment as needed and can make modifications as necessary. Makes recommendations and referral to other medical specialties/services as needs are identified during ongoing assessment of this complex patient population. Assists in the scheduling of patients according to the occupational therapy treatment plan while coordinating with the treatment plans of other disciplines within the team and facility. Maintains a flexibility of schedule to allow for unscheduled patients, patient/team consultation and mentoring. Maintains consistent and timely documentation of patient encounters in the electronic medical record in accordance with accepted PT practice, facility and Rehabilitation Service policies and procedures. Assists in the care of patients other than those of the specialized area Orthopedic rehab as caseload permits, or as the needs of the department dictate. Maintains a workload and productivity consistent with the standards established by the Physical Therapy Section and the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service. Fosters an environment that supports hope, be committed to eliminating barriers to the recovery, utilize ICARE values in the recovery process.\ Develops and provides individualized clinical training experience for Physical Therapy students. Attends PM&RS in-services as well as hospital-wide in-services. Attends and completes mandatory in-service training as required by VA, PM&R, and PT policies. Provides necessary guidance, direction, and supervision to occupational therapy students, volunteers, and/or CWT workers assigned to the PM&R clinic. Specialist that participates as a PT Residency Mentor or Coordinator will work with the PT Residency Director and PT Supervisor and are req