Physical Therapist (Clinical Specialist)

Quick Facts

• Role: Physical Therapist (Clinical Specialist) – Assistive Technology subject matter expert

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:30 PM

Description

This role serves as a clinical specialist for Assistive Technology within the Physical Therapy section, acting as a subject matter and workflow expert across the healthcare system. You will perform patient examinations and evaluations, coordinate care with the treatment team, and provide clinical guidance for complex cases. You will also develop and drive Assistive Technology-related programs and report results and outcomes to rehabilitation leadership.

Responsibilities

• Perform examinations and evaluations for musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiovascular, pulmonary, and/or integumentary impairments and related activity/participation restrictions

• Select appropriate equipment to substitute for loss of function or limited function

• Coordinate total patient care with treatment team members and other healthcare providers

• Provide clinical practice guidance to other staff; assist with complex patients and treatment option decisions

• Deliver education in an acute care setting (teaching, lectures, in-services)

• Serve as clinical mentor/support for Physical Therapy Residents

• Maintain proper supply levels

• Maintain and submit statistics and required reports

• Serve as primary point of contact between the acute care PT section and intradisciplinary team members

• Drive and develop Assistive Technology programmatic frameworks, utilizing staff/administrative support, and report outcomes

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship

• Proficiency in written and spoken English

• Background/security investigation required

• Full, current, unrestricted PT license in a U.S. state/territory/commonwealth or Washington, DC

• CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapy education (or foreign graduate with full unrestricted current U.S. license)

• Education and experience combination (e.g., BS with 5 years; MS with 2 years; Doctorate)

• For GS-13: 1 year progressively complex experience plus one of: 2,000 hours in specialty area (within the past 2–5 years), ABPTS board certification, completion of a fellowship, or an additional advanced degree in a related field

• Demonstrated advanced expert knowledge/skill in specialized PT interventions and treatment modalities

• Ability to consult as a subject matter expert, teach/mentor staff, and guide multidisciplinary teams

• Ability to perform and interpret specialized procedures and tests related to the specialty outcomes

Benefits

Comprehensive U.S. government benefits package; eligibility depends on position type and whether full-time, part-time, or intermittent.