Physical Therapist

Department of Veterans Affairs

The GLA VA Health Care System is seeking a highly energetic candidate to fill the Physical Therapist position at the National Center for Warrior Independence (NCWI). At the NCWI, we are deeply committed to ending veteran homelessness and empowering Veterans to achieve sustainable, long-term independence. The physical therapist selected will be responsible for ensuring our homeless and at-risk veterans will maintain their maximal level of mobility and function to promote their independence.

• Duties include but are not limited to: Responsible for high quality examination and treatment of patients referred to and/or independently/directly accessing Physical Therapy Services. Develops and implements physical therapy patient education content, based on the most current evidenced based practice. Provides in-service and clinical training programs as assigned by the Physical Therapy Supervisor and respective chain of command. Designs, conducts, and evaluates educational experiences on physical therapy subject matter for staff members and seeks educational opportunities to enhance the Physical Therapy Department, PM&RS, and GLAVAHCS. Establishes and maintains collaborative contact with other key staff involved in patient care via written, telephone, and personal communication on a regular basis at the GLA HCS, and VISN 22. Maintains timely data input utilizing care plans, initial assessments and /or specialty protocols as part of an ongoing process in coordination with other key interdisciplinary staff to provide effective patient care. Professionally represents the Physical Therapy Department and PM&RS at various clinical and administrative meetings/rounds at the discretion of the Physical Therapy Supervisor(s). Performs physical therapy evaluation and treatments, male and female, ages ranging from adult to geriatric, having a variety of disabilities. These cases may be complex in nature with chronic and acute disease entities including but not limited to central nervous system disorder, joint diseases, circulatory and pulmonary diseases, diabetes mellitus, altered thought processes and multisystem disease combinations. Has the ability to determine the most appropriate plan of care relative to the patient's diagnosis, age, developmental level and cultural needs. Skills were obtained through formal education and are maintained by continuing education. Work with Physical Therapy Assistant to ensure care is provided at the highest level for every veteran eligible for the National Center for Warrior Independence. Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday: 0700-1530, 0730-1600, or 0800-1630 Functional Statement #: 00000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized for highly qualified applicants. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized. PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized. This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. FOR MORE INFORMATION: VA Careers - Physical Therapy: https://youtube.com/embed/Gi2hoFqIoqY

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