Autonomous Physical Therapist—Direct-Access Care

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Maywood (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital in Hines, IL seeks a licensed Physical Therapist for a GS-12 level position.

The candidate will be expected to independently evaluate and treat patients, perform musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiovascular evaluations, and develop plans of care within the VHA framework. Applicants must meet the English proficiency requirement, CAPTE accreditation, and hold an unrestricted state license.

Qualifications

• English language proficiency required for direct patient-care in VHA.
• Graduate of CAPTE-accredited program; transcripts required.
• Full, current, unrestricted state license to practice physical therapy.
• May qualify under Grandfathering Provision for current VHA employees in this occupation.
• GS-12 requires one year of experience at GS-11, valid unrestricted state license, and KSAs listed.

Skills

Autonomous clinical decisions

Examinations & evaluations

Interpret findings

PT diagnosis within scope

Prognosis & goals

Clinical oversight of PTAs & students

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Master's degree in Physical Therapy

Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

The Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital in Hines, IL seeks a licensed Physical Therapist for a GS-12 level position.

The candidate will be expected to independently evaluate and treat patients, perform musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiovascular evaluations, and develop plans of care within the VHA framework. Applicants must meet the English proficiency requirement, CAPTE accreditation, and hold an unrestricted state license.