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USAJOBS · 15 hours ago

Physical Therapist - Clinical Specialist

Dallas, Texas, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$116K/yr - $150K/yr

5+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Physical Therapist Clinical Specialist to provide direct patient care and therapy services to veterans at the VANTHCS Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Service. The role primarily involves serving as a subject matter expert in TBI/Polytrauma and Amputee care, while adhering to established policies and standards of practice.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Performs comprehensive patient evaluations and treatment implementation

Veterans are scheduled for evaluation considering caseload complexity and acuity

Demonstrates advance competence in the examination and treatment of Polytrauma and Amputee patients

Conducts advanced comprehensive patient examinations to identify rehabilitation problems, establish treatment goals and develop the plan of care

Guided by differential diagnosis (screen for systemic diseases and medical conditions that can mimic neuromuscular and musculoskeletal problems) and movement diagnosis

Integrates relevant TBI/polytrauma and amputee literature, theory, and evaluation data to promote functional movement, activities engagement, health and well-being and minimize disability in patients

Utilizes evidenced based treatment approaches in the delivery of amputee care

The Physical Therapy clinical specialist in polytrauma serves as a mentor and consultant for patients, Physical therapy staff, and Medical Center Healthcare team members in the areas of Physical therapy, TBI/ Polytrauma and amputee rehabilitation

Designs and provides primary, secondary, or tertiary prevention programs, such as safety and fall prevention programs, to facilitate patient's optimal engagement in functional movement, activities performance and /or lifestyle. Takes in consideration principles of optimal aging across physiological systems (musculoskeletal, neuromotor, cardiopulmonary and integumentary)

Is responsible for reporting any unusual difficulties involving the treatment of veterans needing long term Physical therapy directly to the Polytrauma Medical Director, Amputee Coordinator, Extended Care (GEC), the PM&R physician, and to the PM&R Supervisor Program Manager

Understands and adheres to PM&RS and VANTHCS policies and procedures

Assist to receive and triage patient referrals/consults, patient self-referrals, from appropriate source and schedules patients for evaluation and treatment in a timely fashion. Schedules patients for treatment, considering priority and frequency of care and coordinating schedules with other members of the treatment team. Flexibility of schedule must be maintained to allow for unscheduled patients and for family conferences. Assists with coverage to other PM&R clinics as needed

Documents in CPRS care rendered, completes encounter, and FIM in accordance with PM&R and VANTHCS policies

Identifies learning activities for self and others. Participates and contributes to the advancements of knowledge and techniques related to physical therapy via in-services, mentorship projects. Conducts in-services for interdisciplinary team and other rehabilitation programs. Serves as the TBI/polytrauma and amputee subject matter expert

Fulfills continuing education performance measure and complies with mandatory training as required by VANTHCS and APTA

Keeps up with current trends in TBI/Polytrauma and amputee care and evidence based medicine/rehabilitation practices through literature review, clinical practice, and attendance to continuing education courses and in-services

Delivers 2 in-services per years to staff in the specialty area of TBI/polytrauma and amputees

Qualification

Physical Therapy LicenseTBI/Polytrauma ExpertiseAmputee RehabilitationDoctorate in Physical TherapyClinical Practice ExperienceMentoring SkillsCommunication 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

Must pass pre-employment physical examination

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: Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy AND five (5) years of progressively independent experience as a physical therapist

Education and experience: Master's degree in Physical Therapy AND two (2) years of progressively independent experience as a physical therapist

Education and experience: Doctorate degree in physical therapy

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

May 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)

GS-13: Experience. In addition to meeting the basic requirements, one year of progressively complex experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level and one of the following: Evidence of a minimum of 2,000 hours of clinical practice directly in the specialty area. This time must be between the past two and five years; or Board Certification in the specialty area recognized by the ABPTS; or Completion of a fellowship program; or An additional advanced degree in a related field

In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: Advanced knowledge and expert skill in a range of specialized interventions and treatment modalities used in a specialized treatment area of physical therapy

Ability to serve as a consultant and subject matter expert for health care providers regarding the delivery of care within a specialized content area of physical therapy

Ability to teach and mentor medical center staff in a specialized content area of physical therapy

Ability to guide the work of a multi-disciplinary team in a specialized content area of physical therapy

Advanced knowledge and expert skill to perform and interpret specialized procedures and tests in evaluating the treatment outcomes in the assigned specialty content area

Preferred

5 years of physical therapy experience

3-5 years experience with Polytrauma and Amputee populations

Leadership development experience or Project Development

Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) and PT or PTA student supervision

Experience performing comprehensive evaluations and assessment involving muscular strength and mobility, neurological and vestibular deficit

Possesses certification and/or specialized training in neurorehabilitation, polytrauma, and amputee care, with emphasis on complex neurological impairments and multi-system trauma recovery