Physical Therapist (Staff)

Quick Facts

• Role: Staff Physical Therapist (Physical Therapy Department; PM&RS)

Description

You will participate in neuromusculoskeletal evaluations and physical therapy treatment under the guidance of senior staff. The position requires initiative, tact, resourcefulness, and good clinical judgment. You will contribute to assessment, education, documentation, and quality improvement efforts.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of physical therapy treatment programs to meet patient needs, as directed by senior PM&RS staff

• Assist with orientation of new Physical Therapy staff

• Establish and maintain contact with other healthcare providers via written, telephone, and in-person communication for ongoing care coordination

• Address issues related to delivery of physical therapy care under senior guidance

• Participate in QA/QI monitor development, planning, and implementation and collect QI data as specified

• Contribute to examination and treatment of referred patients; assess dysfunction using appropriate tests/tools

• Provide patient (and caregiver/family) education using required teaching skills

• Communicate effectively with internal and external healthcare providers

• Function independently within defined protocols and competency for specialized treatments, patient education, and physical therapy procedures

• Complete competent written documentation: initial examinations, progress notes, and discharge summaries

• Use electronic documentation knowledge and computer skills; enter consults for PM&RS and prosthetics rehabilitation equipment per policy

• Review and co-sign PTA notes as delegated

• Mentor or guide affiliating physical therapy students and educate other facility personnel on PM&RS services

• Continue professional development through literature review, in-service training, and continuing education

• Maintain state licensure, complete mandatory training, and complete encounter information per VANIHCS guidelines

• Use computer systems and CPRS for electronic records, email, printers, leave requests, and charting

• Follow safety practices, adhere to infection control programs, and ensure PT equipment and supplies are clean, maintained, and operational

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship

• Proficiency in written and spoken English

• Subject to background/security investigation

• Pass pre-employment physical examination

• Complete online onboarding and provide acceptable identification

• Comply with urinalysis drug screening (if applicable)

• Selective Service registration required for eligible males

• Maintain a full, current, unrestricted PT license in a U.S. state/territory/Commonwealth or D.C.

• Meet education/experience requirement: BS PT + 5 years independent experience OR MS PT + 2 years independent experience OR Doctorate in PT

• Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program

• Complete all application requirements and VAMC mandatory training on time

Benefits

• Competitive salary with regular salary increases

• Paid Time Off: 37–50 days annually (13–26 annual leave, 13 sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays)

• Possible credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior work or military service (selected applicants)

• Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave after 12 months of employment

• Child care subsidy after 60 days for eligible full-time employees with family income below $144,000 (up to 25% of eligible costs; max $416.66/month)

• Retirement: federal pension (5 years vesting) and 401(k) with up to 5% employer contribution

• Federal insurance options (health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care), many portable into retirement

Schedule

• Monday–Friday, 7:30am–4:00pm (Eastern Standard Time)

• Telework: Not available; Virtual: Not a virtual position