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USAJOBS · 2 months ago

Physical Therapist (Home Based Primary Care)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$76K/yr - $116K/yr

2+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Physical Therapist for the Veterans Health Administration. The role involves providing assessment and treatment intervention on an independent basis across the continuum of care and services for patients referred to the Home Based Primary Care program.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Responsible for the examination and treatment of patients referred to the HBPC

Establishes and maintains contact with other key staff involved in patient care via written, telephone, and personal communication on a regular basis

Conducts comprehensive patient examinations to identify rehabilitation problems and establish treatment goals

Communicates effectively with other internal and external health care providers

Provide education to patients, family members, caregivers, employees, students, and coworkers

Scheduled appointments for assigned patients

Awareness of safety hazards and takes appropriate corrective action

Adheres to infection control programs

Provides training to clinical staff on new techniques and equipment that will assist in the evaluation of the home bound patient

Schedules and completes comprehensive evaluations on patients referred through the program

Work independently in the home solving complex problems relating to Physical Therapy, adapting and modifying the treatment plans, activities, and procedures to meet the needs of the patient with varying degrees of disabilities

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Physical Therapy LicenseDoctorate in Physical TherapyClinical Decision MakingPatient AssessmentCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job

All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

Must be proficient in written and spoken English

Subject to background/security investigation

Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements

Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

Complete all application requirements detailed in the 'Required Documents' section of this announcement

Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy

Education and Experience: The individual must meet at least one of the requirements below: Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy AND five (5) years of progressively independent experience as a physical therapist. Master's degree in Physical Therapy AND two (2) years of progressively independent experience as a physical therapist. Doctorate degree in physical therapy

Individuals must be a graduate of a Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) accredited college or university

Foreign Graduates: Graduates of foreign physical therapy programs meet the requirements 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 Columbia

Licensure: Individuals 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 Columbia

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and five years of progressively independent experience as a physical therapist

Master's degree in Physical Therapy and two years of progressively independent experience as a physical therapist

Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.