Independent Physical Therapist - Inpatient Rehab

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs requires a licensed Physical Therapist for the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System, based in Tucson, with rotations across acute inpatient, outpatient, and Community Living Center settings.

The role emphasizes autonomous clinical decision making and high-quality, patient-centered care within PM&R. Candidates should meet CAPTE-accredited education requirements and state licensure (or foreign credentialing with licensure).

Qualifications

• Must meet at least one of the education/experience options for PT licensure.
• Licensed to practice physical therapy in a U.S. state or territory.
• Foreign graduates must have a current license to practice physical therapy in the U.S. or District of Columbia.

Responsibilities

• Provide autonomous clinical care as part of the PM&R health care team.
• Evaluate and treat patients across musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, and related systems.
• Collaborate with nursing, physicians, and case management for discharge planning and patient care.

Skills

Autonomous clinical decisions

Direct access care

Clinical evaluation skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Master's degree in Physical Therapy

Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs requires a licensed Physical Therapist for the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System, based in Tucson, with rotations across acute inpatient, outpatient, and Community Living Center settings.

The role emphasizes autonomous clinical decision making and high-quality, patient-centered care within PM&R. Candidates should meet CAPTE-accredited education requirements and state licensure (or foreign credentialing with licensure).