Physical Therapist

Department of Veterans Affairs

The Staff Physical Therapist is assigned to the Physical Therapy Section within Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service (PM&RS) at the Fayetteville VA Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC, which is a Complexity Level le facility. Incumbent has the ability to use professional knowledge effectively and must possess initiative, tact, resourcefulness, and good judgment in exercising authority.

• The Staff Physical Therapist is responsible for completing neuromusculoskeletal evaluations and treatments, completing medical record documentation, and providing patient/family education in both inpatient and outpatient settings. They are required to apply evidence based evaluation methodologies and treatment theories in the provision of care to patients with a vast array of functional impairments. 2. Functions or Scope of Assigned Duties: Assists Supervisory Therapist, Physical Medicine and Rehab Service (PM&RS) in planning and developing· various treatment programs to meet patient needs, as requested by PM&R Chief. Directly supervises the Physical Therapist Assistant {PTA) in clinical duties in the care of patients being treated by the PT's plan of care. Actively supports and promotes all programs of PM&RS. Assists with orientation of new PM&RS staff. Establishes and maintains contact with other health care providers inside and outside the VA network as needed in efforts to provide exceptional patient care (via written, telephone, and personal communication) on a regular basis. Resolves problems that interfere with delivery of Physical Therapy care. Quality Assurance (QA) / Quality Improvement (QI): Assists in the development, planning and implementation of monitors of quality of care with respect to PM&RS as part of the comprehensive health care services delivered to the patients within the Fayetteville VA Coastal Health Care. System (FVACHCS). Conducts record keeping related to patient care documentation and quality improvement (QI) data collection as specified by the Supervisory Therapist. Participates in Departmental program development and quality improvement projects to include, but not limited to, chart reviews, committee membership, and process improvement projects. Treatment: Responsible for the examination and treatment of patients referred to the physical Therapy Section of the PM&R Service. Assesses patient dysfunction using appropriate measures/tests/tools. Communicates effectively with other internal and external healthcare providers involved in patient care via written, telephone, and personal communication on a regular basis. Demonstrates the teaching skills required to provide education to patients, family members, caregivers, employees, students, and coworkers. Functions autonomously in providing patient education, specialized treatments, and applying physical therapy procedures for which competency has been established and in accordance with laws or regulations and within the scope of practice outlined by American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) standards. Responsible for modifying treatment plans, therapeutic activities and interventions based on the changing needs, goals and performance of the patient. Responsible for modifying treatment plans when either the established goals or time frames for achievement of those goals have been attained. Documentation: Performs competent written documentation of initial examinations, progress notes, and discharge summaries. Demonstrates advanced competency in knowledge of electronic documentation and computer skills. Enters consults within the PM&R Section (i.e., to Occupational or Recreational Therapy) or to the Prosthetics department for durable medical equipment in accordance with PM&R and medical center policies. Education Educates other facility personnel in the scope of PM&R Service programs involving a variety of health care specialties. Continually seeks to improve knowledge and skill by review of current literature, participation in in-service training, and attendance at continuing education programs. Provides continuing education and training to other staff members. The focus will be on maintaining and improving competency in all general clinical functions but may also include coursework directed toward the development and improvement of clinical instruction, delivery of patient care, data collection and reporting techniques, and utilization and reporting of outcome measures. VA Careers - Physical Therapy: https://youtube.com/embed/Gi2hoFqIoqY Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:00a.m-4:30p.m Telework: Ad-hoc- as determined by the agency Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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