Physical Therapist

Quick Facts

• Role: Physical Therapist

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm; weekends/holidays as assigned

• Telework/Virtual: Not available

Description

You will provide physical therapy services for inpatients and outpatients within a Whole Health System of Care model. Responsibilities include independent assessment and treatment, interpreting test findings, creating a physical therapy plan of care, and making PT-scope diagnoses with appropriate rehab interventions and referrals. You will also support patient scheduling practices, evaluate assistive device needs, and supervise students/assistants as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Receive referrals from physicians/providers or via direct scheduling/direct access protocols

• Complete timely written communication in accordance with PM&RS policy

• Conduct evaluations using medical history and interpretation of tests/measurements

• Interpret examination and diagnostic findings; select appropriate clinical tests and measures

• Integrate findings into the physical therapy plan of care for a full range of patient populations

• Establish a physical therapy diagnosis and identify rehab interventions; refer to other providers as clinically indicated

• Determine prognosis using examination findings and patient preferences to set clinically appropriate goals

• Evaluate assistive device needs and coordinate with Prosthetics/Orthotics for prescription and fabrication

• Use motivational techniques and adapt equipment/procedures for complex treatment activities

• Participate in team meetings, patient conferences, ward rounds, and in-services

• Supervise affiliated students, including orientation, goal setting, learning environment support, and objective evaluation (verbal and written)

• Provide clinical oversight of Physical Therapy Assistants and students when required

• Support multidisciplinary programs and participate in performance improvement projects

• Complete outpatient scheduling training if required to enter patient appointments

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship

• Proficiency in written and spoken English

• Subject to background/security investigation

• Meet education and experience requirements: Bachelor’s + 5 years, Master’s + 2 years, or Doctorate in physical therapy

• Graduate of a CAPTE-accredited physical therapy program

• Full, current, unrestricted physical therapy license in a U.S. state/territory/DC (temporary graduate PT option only under supervision)

• Selective Service registration (for males born after 12/31/1959, as applicable)

• Complete required onboarding and pre-employment processes

• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides a comprehensive benefits package. Eligibility depends on the position type; benefits details are provided through federal benefits resources.