Geriatrics Physical Therapist - Independent Practice & Impact

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Kerrville (TX); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

US Department of Veterans Affairs in Kerrville, TX is seeking a Physical Therapist to evaluate patients and develop plans for therapy across Geriatrics & Extended Care programs, under HBPC supervision. Treatments include modalities, exercises, education, and assistive devices per APTA guidelines.

Applicants must meet licensure requirements and education/experience criteria; foreign graduates must secure appropriate credentials.

Qualifications

• Education and experience requirements as listed: bachelor 5 years experience, master 2 years experience, or doctorate degree.
• Licensed to practice physical therapy in the United States; full, current, unrestricted license.
• Foreign graduates must have appropriate licensure or credentials assessments as required.

Responsabilités

• Evaluate patients and plan treatment.
• Provide full range of PT treatments to improve function using modalities and therapeutic exercise.
• Adhere to scope of practice and supervision guidelines; may be referred pending licensure/certification completion.

Connaissances

Autonomous clinical decisions

Clinical evaluation & assessment

Test & measures interpretation

Diagnosis within PT scope

Treatment plan development

Clinical oversight of PTAs & students

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Master's degree in Physical Therapy

Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy

Description du poste

US Department of Veterans Affairs in Kerrville, TX is seeking a Physical Therapist to evaluate patients and develop plans for therapy across Geriatrics & Extended Care programs, under HBPC supervision. Treatments include modalities, exercises, education, and assistive devices per APTA guidelines.

Applicants must meet licensure requirements and education/experience criteria; foreign graduates must secure appropriate credentials.