Physical Therapist - Outpatient

The incumbent provides physical therapy services across STVHCS clinical settings, primarily at an assigned location with potential temporary assignments system-wide. They evaluate patients and develop, implement, and manage comprehensive treatment plans to improve or restore function. They use therapeutic exercise, physical modalities, patient education, prosthetics, assistive devices, and other evidence-based interventions as established by the American Physical Therapy Association.

Major duties include but are not limited to: Evaluate patients with complex conditions to assess functional status and identify rehabilitation needs. Develop, implement, and manage individualized physical therapy treatment plans and specialty rehabilitation programs. Provide independent physical therapy interventions to improve or restore patient function. Review and maintain clinical documentation, including evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, equipment recommendations, and discharge summaries. Coordinate patient care with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, and other healthcare providers. Participate in clinical conferences, medical meetings, and treatment planning activities. Supervise, assign, manage, and evaluate the work of support staff, students, and volunteers. Ensure compliance with clinical policies, standards of care, accreditation requirements, and quality assurance programs. Monitor and maintain clinic supplies, equipment, records, reports, and operational data. Provide staff education, in-service training, and orientation programs. Maintain professional licensure and continuing education requirements. Perform administrative, program management, and other assigned duties as needed. Work Schedule: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday Telework: Ad-hoc eligible per agency policy. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: PD54271-F and PD54320-F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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 (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Pre-Employment/Post-Employment Physical Examination: May be required, depending on the needs of the organization. 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. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.