Independent Outpatient Physical Therapist for Veterans

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Nevada (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Kansas City seeks a Physical Therapist to provide services to veterans enrolled at the Kansas City Veterans Medical Center.

You will work within Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Services, delivering professional clinical care, education, training, and supervision as part of an integrated health care team. The successful candidate will evaluate and treat patients with musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiovascular, and pulmonary conditions, demonstrating

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice physical therapy in the United States
• Experience evaluating and treating patients with musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiovascular, pulmonary or integumentary conditions
• Ability to independently evaluate and treat patients seeking PT services
• Clinical oversight of PT assistants and students during affiliations

Responsibilities

• Provide autonomous care within the health care team
• Develop and modify treatment plans for patients with various impairments
• Interpret examinations and evaluations to guide PT plan of care
• Formulate accurate diagnoses within the scope of physical therapy
• Set clinically appropriate goals to optimize outcomes and independence
• Document initial findings, goals, equipment needs, progress and discharge summaries
• Schedule: Monday to Friday; 8:00am–4:30pm; telework not available

Skills

Autonomous clinical decision-making

Clinical evaluation skills

Interprofessional collaboration

Documentation and record keeping

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy + 5 years experience

Master's degree in Physical Therapy + 2 years experience

Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Tools

CAPTE accredited program knowledge

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Kansas City seeks a Physical Therapist to provide services to veterans enrolled at the Kansas City Veterans Medical Center.

You will work within Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Services, delivering professional clinical care, education, training, and supervision as part of an integrated health care team. The successful candidate will evaluate and treat patients with musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiovascular, and pulmonary conditions, demonstrating