Physical Therapist

Quick Facts

• Eligible for Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP)
• Schedule: Monday–Friday 8:00am–4:30pm; weekends/holidays as assigned

Description

Work as a Physical Therapist providing independent assessment and treatment for referred and self-referred inpatients and outpatients. You will evaluate patients using medical history, tests, and clinical measurements, interpret findings, establish a PT diagnosis, and develop a plan of care across a broad range of populations. You will collaborate with the care team, coordinate assistive devices with Prosthetics/Orthotics, supervise students and PT assistants, and support performance improvement and scheduling practices.

Responsibilities

• Receive patient referrals via physician/provider referral or Direct Scheduling/Direct Access protocols
• Provide timely, guideline-compliant written communication
• Perform assessments and deliver treatment interventions for inpatient and outpatient care
• Interpret examination results and diagnostic studies; select appropriate clinical tests and measures
• Integrate evaluation findings into a physical therapy plan of care
• Establish a physical therapy diagnosis and identify appropriate rehabilitation interventions; refer to other providers as clinically indicated
• Participate in team meetings, patient conferences, interdepartmental meetings, in-services, and ward rounds
• Evaluate assistive device needs and coordinate/procure devices through Prosthetics or schedule Prosthetics/Orthotics Clinic visits
• Use motivational techniques and adapt equipment/procedures for complex treatment activities
• Routinely supervise students (orientation, goal setting, learning environment support, and objective performance evaluation)
• Provide clinical oversight of Physical Therapy Assistants and students on affiliated clinical programs
• Support multidisciplinary programs as assigned
• Participate in team performance improvement projects and apply performance improvement concepts
• Complete required outpatient scheduling training if needed to enter patient appointments

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Subject to background/security investigation and required onboarding
• Urinalysis testing if selected for a testing-designated position
• Selective Service registration (for eligible male applicants)
• Seasonal influenza vaccination requirement for VA Health Care Personnel
• Graduation from a CAPTE-accredited physical therapy program
• Meets degree/experience standard: Bachelor’s + 5 years, or Master’s + 2 years, or Doctorate in physical therapy
• Full, current, unrestricted physical therapy license in a U.S. state/territory/commonwealth or DC (or qualify for temporary graduate PT under supervision)

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package (eligibility depends on position and work schedule)
• Student Loan Repayment Program: up to $10,000 annually; up to $100,000 lifetime with a service agreement and performance maintenance