Physical Therapist

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Maywood (IL); Sur place; USD 80 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital in Hines, IL seeks a licensed Physical Therapist for a GS-12 level position.

The candidate will be expected to independently evaluate and treat patients, perform musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiovascular evaluations, and develop plans of care within the VHA framework. Applicants must meet the English proficiency requirement, CAPTE accreditation, and hold an unrestricted state license.

Qualifications

• English language proficiency required for direct patient-care in VHA.
• Graduate of CAPTE-accredited program; transcripts required.
• Full, current, unrestricted state license to practice physical therapy.
• May qualify under Grandfathering Provision for current VHA employees in this occupation.
• GS-12 requires one year of experience at GS-11, valid unrestricted state license, and KSAs listed.

Connaissances

Autonomous clinical decisions

Examinations & evaluations

Interpret findings

PT diagnosis within scope

Prognosis & goals

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

This position is located at the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital, Hines, IL (578) - a Level 1a Complexity VHA Facility.

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Basic Requirements:

The following are the basic requirements and qualifications for appointment as a Physical Therapist in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA).

English Language Proficiency Requirement-

Per VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Chapter 3, Section A, Paragraph 3j: No person will be appointed under authority of 38 U.S.C., chapter 73 or 74, to serve in a direct patient-care capacity in VHA who is not proficient in written and spoken English.

Education Requirement

The individual must meet at least one of the requirements below:

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy AND five (5) years of progressively independent experience as a physical therapist, OR
• Master's degree in Physical Therapy AND two (2) years of progressively independent experience as a physical therapist, OR
• Doctorate degree in physical therapy.

NOTE: Individuals must be a graduate of a Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) accredited college or university. Transcripts Required

Licensure

Individuals hold a full, current, and unrestricted license to practice physical therapy in a State, Territory or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. Copy of Licensure Required

May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).

Grade Determination:

In addition to the basic requirements as stated above, the following criteria must be met to be appointed at the GS-12 grade level in this occupation.

GS-12 Grade level- Education, Experience and Licensure:

In addition to the basic requirements, candidates must possess one year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level, hold a valid unrestricted state license and demonstrate all the KSAs below:

1. Ability to make autonomous clinical decisions in a Direct Access environment. This includes ability to independently evaluate and treat patients who seek physical therapy services.
2. Skill in performing examinations and evaluations of individuals who have or may develop impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions related to conditions of the musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiovascular, pulmonary, and/or integumentary systems while considering the effects attributable to unique psychosocial and environmental factors.
3. Ability to interpret findings from examination and evaluation, select appropriate test and measures, and integrate findings into the physical therapy plan of care for the full range of patient populations.
4. Ability to establish a diagnosis within the scope of physical therapy and identify the appropriate rehabilitation intervention, including referral to another provider for further consultation as clinically indicated.
5. Ability to determine physical therapy prognosis by incorporating examination findings with the patient's preferences in order to set clinically appropriate treatment goals, optimize outcomes and maximize functional independence.
6. Ability to independently provide clinical oversight of Physical Therapy Assistants as well as students on clinical affiliations who are in Doctoral PT Programs or PTA Programs.

References:

VA Handbook 5005/99, Part II, Appendix G12, Physical Therapist Qualification Standards.

Physical Requirements:

Pre-placement and periodic physical examinations are required for hybrid occupations to ensure workers are placed in positions where they can perform the essential functions of their job considering their physical, mental and emotional capacities, without endangering their health or the health of their co-workers. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019