Independent SCI PT — Outpatient & Inpatient Rehab

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 72,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs New Mexico VA Health Care System seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to join the SCI Therapy Department in the SCI/D Care Line. The role supports outpatient and inpatient Spinal Cord Injury Clinics and requires autonomous clinical decision-making.

The candidate must meet CAPTE education/licensure requirements and may be referred for tentative selection if not all credentials are immediately met; full licensure is required for permanent employment.

Qualifications

• Must meet at least one of the listed education/experience requirements.
• Licensure to practice physical therapy in any US State/territory/DC.
• CAPTE-accredited program graduate; verification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Independently evaluate and treat patients in SCI clinics.
• Assess functional and occupational roles using standardized tools.
• Provide clinical oversight of PTAs and students on clinical affiliations.

Skills

Autonomous decisions

Clinical examination

Diagnostic reasoning

Treatment planning

Prognosis & goals

Supervision of PTAs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Master's degree in Physical Therapy

Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Job description

The US Department of Veterans Affairs New Mexico VA Health Care System seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to join the SCI Therapy Department in the SCI/D Care Line. The role supports outpatient and inpatient Spinal Cord Injury Clinics and requires autonomous clinical decision-making.

The candidate must meet CAPTE education/licensure requirements and may be referred for tentative selection if not all credentials are immediately met; full licensure is required for permanent employment.