Physical Therapist

SummaryThe Malcom Randall VA Healthcare System is recruiting for two (2) Licensed Physical Therapists (PT). The position(s) arelocated in Marianna - Florida and one in Valdosta - Georgia. The incumbent will be a part of a PACT and is responsible for independently developing and implementing individualized physical therapy treatment programs for all patients referred for consultation.QualificationsApplicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.Basic RequirementsUnited States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA PolicyEnglish Language Proficiency: Physical Therapists must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d)Education and Experience: Physical Therapists must meet one of the education/experience requirements below: Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy AND five (5) years of progressively independent experience as a physical therapistOR Master's degree in Physical Therapy AND two (2) years of progressively independent experience as a physical therapistOR Doctorate degree in physical therapyNOTE: Individuals must be a graduate of a Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) accredited college or universityForeign Graduates- Graduates of foreign physical therapy programs meet the requirements in subparagraph 3b if they have a full unrestricted and current license to practice physical therapy in a State - Territory or Commonwealth of the United States - or in the District of ColumbiaLicense: Individuals must hold a full - current - and unrestricted license to practice physical therapy in a State - Territory or Commonwealth of the United States - or in the District of ColumbiaNote: Non -Licensed PT's who otherwise meet the basic requirements - may be given a temporary appointment as a graduate PT at the GS-11 grade for a period not to exceed two years from the date of employment on the condition that the PT provide care only under the supervision of a PT who is licensed Failure to obtain licensure during that period is justification for termination of the temporary appointmentLoss of CredentialA PT who fails to maintain the required license must be removed from the occupation - which may result in termination of employmentAt the discretion of the appointing official - an employee may be reassigned to another occupation - if qualified - and if a placement opportunity existsMay qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria)Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements above - you must also meet one of the following grade requirements for a specific grade levelGS-11: (Entry level) Experience - Experience - and Licensure: None beyond the basic requirementsNote: See exception to licensure requirement aboveGS-12: (Full Performance Level) Experience - education and licensureIn addition to the basic requirements - candidates must possess one year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level - hold a valid unrestricted state license and demonstrate all the KSA's listed below: Ability to make autonomous clinical decisions in a Direct Access environmentThis includes ability to independently evaluate and treat patients who seek physical therapy servicesSkill in performing examinations and evaluations of individuals who have or may develop impairments - activity limitations - and participation restrictions related to conditions of the musculoskeletal - neuromuscular - cardiovascular - pulmonary - and/or integumentary systems while considering the effects attributable to unique psychosocial and environmental factorsAbility to interpret findings from examination and evaluation - select appropriate test and measures - and integrate findings into the physical therapy plan of care for the full range of patient populationsAbility to establish a diagnosis within the scope of physical therapy and identify the appropriate rehabilitation intervention - including referral to another provider for further consultation as clinically indicatedAbility to determine physical therapy prognosis by incorporating examination findings with the patient's preferences in order to set clinically appropriate treatment goals - optimize outcomes and maximize functional independenceAbility to independently provide clinical oversight of Physical Therapy Assistants as well as students on clinical affiliations who are in Doctoral PT Programs or PTA ProgramsPreferred Experience: Experience as part of a Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT)Experience as part of a primary care teamAPTA Specialty certification or 3 years minimum experienceReference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-11 to GS-12Physical Requirements: The physical demands of the work require light lifting (under 15 pounds) - light carrying (under 15 pounds) - the use of fingers - reaching above shoulder - both hands required - walking (3 hrs.) - prolong standing (6-8 hrs.) - crawling (.25 hrs.) - kneeling (.50 hrs.) - repeated bending (2 hrs.) - ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously.DutiesVA Careers - Physical Therapy: https://youtube.com/embed/Gi2hoFqIoqY The Physical Therapist will independently develops and implements individualized physical therapy treatment programs for all patients referred for consultationHe/she works effectively with patients - families - care partners and treatment team membersThe Physical Therapist is also responsible for the supervision of assigned students and volunteers that rotate through the physical therapy sectionThis includes but is not limited to: full and part time undergraduate students - DPT and PTA students from local Universities and Colleges - Medical Students - and Residents and Physiatry Fellows that rotate through the SectionThis position is located within NF/SG VHS - a large level (1A) - highly affiliated facilitySome of the duties include - but are not limited to: Plans - develops - and implements comprehensive - complex treatment programs for individual patients or groups of patients to relieve pain - restore or enhance performance - and maximize ability to function as independently as possiblePerforms appropriate assessments - evaluations - and treatments - involved in the prevention of physical disability - movement dysfunction - and pain resulting from injury - disease - disability - or other health-related conditionsEvaluates and assesses patients - as assigned - to determine the treatment course to be followedPerforms tests and measurements of muscles - nerves - range of motion - posture - strength - ambulation - circulatory - and respiratory status using various mechanical and electrical meansPerforms and interprets results of tests and measurement of the patient's condition for use in preparing and treatment plan - modifying treatment - and evaluating results of treatmentPerforms test to determine existence of neurological disease or conditionsPlans and implements a comprehensive treatment regimen designed to maximize functional potential of the patient - using a myriad of treatment modalities and proceduresMay implement therapeutic exercise - manual therapies - cryotherapy - heat therapy - neuromuscular facilitation - muscle re-education - electrical stimulation - sensory integration techniques - positioningapplication of assistive devices and joint protection techniquesOther duties as assignedWork Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m- 3:30 p.mCompressed/Flexible: Not Available Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual positionFunctional Statement #: 51292F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized