Physical Therapist - Clinical Coordinator (Outpatient)

Department of Veterans Affairs

Location: Applicant will be based out of either the SW or NW CBOC. The incumbent serves as a consultant and subject matter expert for health care providers in the delivery of neuromusculoskeletal care within a hospital and clinical settings. This includes ability to rapidly and accurately triage individuals with neuromusculoskeletal conditions in a direct access model of care, and subsequently guide the work of the multidisciplinary team to optimize neuromusculoskeletal care.

• Incumbent is responsible for the care and treatment of patients referred to the Outpatient clinic at the Phoenix VA, spending the majority of time working in the area of general outpatient PT. Incumbent will be competent in provision of both inpatient and outpatient physical therapy services for a broad range of orthopedic, neuromuscular and mobility conditions. Incumbent demonstrates advanced knowledge and expert skill to perform and interpret specialized procedures and tests in routine to complex primary care PT populations (e.g. comprehensive multisystem assessments beyond the musculoskeletal system including cardiopulmonary, integument, neurologic, lymphatic, pain and function) as well as advanced ability to incorporate relevant findings from laboratory tests, pulmonary function tests, imaging and other medical tests in the comprehensive management of the Outpatient PT population. Incumbent will maintain a high level of flexibility to allow cross-coverage to meet departmental needs. The incumbent may provide a portion of his/her services via telemedicine. Tour may include weekends as department need dictates. Duties include but not limited to the following: Ability to make autonomous clinical decisions in a Direct Access environment. Ability to independently evaluate and treat patients who seek physical therapy. Involves the patient, family/significant other and medical team in treatment planning and goal setting through ongoing communication. Plans and carries out the full range of complex interventions and treatment modalities across body systems and conditions where therapeutic objectives are complex and procedures involved require the application of advanced knowledge and skill in the area of outpatient primary care physical therapy in a direct access PACT setting (e.g. exercise and wellness recommendations in context of Health Promotion Disease Prevention, psychologically informed approaches based on biopsychosocial models, complex pain interventions, advanced manual therapy techniques including spinal manipulation, dry needling, vestibular rehab interventions). Adapts and applies treatment procedures with critical concern for patients who are acutely ill, or who have a combination of severe mental/emotional or physical disabilities. Demonstrates independent problem solving skills that allow for frequent modification of treatment plans in response to subtle, but significant changes in the condition of the patient. Demonstrates advanced knowledge and expert skill to perform and interpret specialized procedures and tests in evaluating the treatment outcomes in primary care PT populations (e.g. comprehensive multisystem assessments beyond the musculoskeletal system including cardiopulmonary, integument, neurologic, lymphatic, pain and function). Advanced ability to incorporate relevant findings from laboratory tests, pulmonary function tests, imaging and other medical tests in the comprehensive management of the PACT PT population. Demonstrates an understanding of epidemiology and population health regarding impacts on lifespan management. Makes recommendations and referral to other medical specialties/services as needs are identified during ongoing assessment of this routine to complex patient population. Early recognition of hallmark signs for chronic disease processes and ability to make appropriate referral/consultation, recognition and referral for psychological health conditions including depression and suicide screening, incorporating appropriateness criteria in making informed recommendations for laboratory, imaging, electrophysiological or other medical testing. Assesses for and requests prosthetic/orthotic equipment as needed and is able to make modifications as necessary. Maintains consistent and timely documentation of patient encounters in the electronic medical record in accordance with accepted PT practice, facility and Rehabilitation Service policies and procedures. Participates in regular team meetings, verbal and written communication and consultation amongst team members in order to guide and evaluate the work of the multi-disciplinary outpatient programs. Assists in the care of patients other than those of the specialized area of outpatient physical therapy as the needs of the department dictate. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (Full-Time; Hours to be determined by management) Telework: Not Available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.

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