Clinical Specialist PT - Dry Needling Expert

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dry Needling Clinical Specialist Physical Therapist at Hampton VA Medical Center, within the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service, provides advanced neuromusculoskeletal evaluations and targeted treatments.

Candidates must meet VA requirements: US citizenship, English proficiency, CAPTE-accredited degree with licensure, and appropriate experience or board certification; GS-13 level with potential for grandfathering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy with required experience or board certification.
• Must be a CAPTE-accredited program graduate and licensed in the U.S.
• U.S. citizenship and English proficiency are required.
• One of: 5 years (Bachelor's), 2 years (Master's) with progression, or Doctorate in PT.

Responsibilities

• Perform neuro-musculoskeletal evaluations and treatments.
• Serve as a clinical specialist and consultant in dry needling within PM&R.
• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team in the specialty.

Skills

Advanced PT interventions

Clinical consultation

Mentor staff

Lead multi-disciplinary team

Interpret outcomes tests

Job description

The Dry Needling Clinical Specialist Physical Therapist at Hampton VA Medical Center, within the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service, provides advanced neuromusculoskeletal evaluations and targeted treatments.

Candidates must meet VA requirements: US citizenship, English proficiency, CAPTE-accredited degree with licensure, and appropriate experience or board certification; GS-13 level with potential for grandfathering.