Physical Therapist

This Physical Therapist position is located in the Physical, Medical, and Rehabilitation Service (PM&R) for VA Portland Health Care System; which includes the Portland, OR, and Vancouver, WA, locations, and their Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) locations. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : Physical Therapist is a health care professional working as part of the rehabilitation care team in a variety of settings. The Physical Therapist is the professional expert in the realm of functional mobility and ability. The Physical Therapist evaluates and interprets information from a detailed evaluation and formulates the Physical Therapy plan of care. The therapist uses this plan of care as a framework to establish activities, goals and frequency/duration to optimize functional outcomes. The Physical Therapist evaluates patients for specialized equipment or devices to enhance safety or improve functional independence. The therapist will also provide education and training to Veteran's and, as appropriate, family members on safe and effective use of equipment and devices. Physical Therapist assigned to PM&R. The position being recruited for is with the Vancouver Community Living Center and/or Comprehensive Rehabilitation Unit. Duties include but not limited to: The employee is a licensed physical therapist who performs at the full performance level. Uses standard and non-standard methods for evaluating complex cases to identify problems and baseline levels of function. Develops appropriate treatment plans and goals. Measures, fits and instructs patients for the use of complex adaptive equipment and assistive devices. Effectively communicates, both orally and in writing, and performs required documentations in a timely manner. Employee involves the patient, family members, caregiver, and pertinent health care staff in the treatment process by maintaining effective communication. Employee demonstrates knowledge and skill in communications appropriate to the age of patients served in the work area. Employee demonstrates knowledge and skill to provide physical assistance to aging patients, considering potential difficulties with balance and ambulation and the increased possibility of damage or injury to skin and bones. Employee communicates readily with multidisciplinary treatment team advising the team of patient's needs and progress, exchanging discharge planning information with them. Conducts in-service programs for the Physical Therapy Section and other disciplines and shares knowledge of new or improved techniques with staff. Insures proper supply levels are maintained for patient treatment. Maintains and submits in a timely manner statistics and other required reports. Employee works independently. He/she is responsible for the physical therapy program and clinics to which he/she is assigned and confers with the supervisor at periodic intervals for the purpose of keeping him/her informed of problem cases, workload and progress reports. Other duties may be assigned. VA Careers - Physical Therapy: https://youtube.com/embed/Gi2hoFqIoqY Preferred Candidate will have at least 1 year of experience working on an inpatient or skilled rehabilitation setting. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30AM - 4:00PM PST. Standard Clinic Hours, however may be required to work evenings, weekends, or provide holiday coverage. 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 possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. The basic requirements for employment as a VHA physical therapist are prescribed by Public Law 96-151 codified in 38 U.S.C. § 7402. To qualify for appointment, all applicants for the position of physical therapist in VHA must meet the following: The individual must mee

Salaire : $101,651 – $158,390/Per Year | Avantages : http://www.vacareers.va.gov/why-choose-va/benefits/index.asp

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