Physical Therapist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Muskogee (OK); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Physical Therapist for Home Based Care in Eastern Oklahoma. This role involves direct patient care and requires a valid physical therapy license. Applicants should have relevant degrees and experience, particularly in home health settings. The position is multi-disciplinary and emphasizes autonomous decision-making and clinical oversight.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full, current, and unrestricted license to practice physical therapy in the U.S.
• 5 years of progressively independent experience or 2 years with a Master's degree.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care of patients requiring Physical Therapy intervention.
• Multi-disciplinary position providing Occupational therapy services.

Skills

English Language Proficiency

Autonomous Decision-Making

Clinical Oversight Abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Master's degree in Physical Therapy

Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Physical Therapist - Home Based Care (Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System)

The Physical Therapist Home Based Care is assigned to the Primary Care for the Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System, providing Occupational therapy services.

Primary responsibility: Direct patient care of patients referred and/or requiring Physical Therapy intervention.

This is a multi-disciplinary position that can be filled by either an Occupational Therapist or a Physical Therapist.

Duties

VA Careers - Physical Therapy: https://youtube.com/embed/Gi2hoFqIoqY

The Physical Therapist will:

Requirements

Qualifications

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

• Citizenship: Citizen of the United States. Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• English Language Proficiency: Proficient in written and spoken English.
• Education and Experience: Must meet at least one of the following:
  1. Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy AND five years of progressively independent experience.
  2. Master's degree in Physical Therapy AND two years of experience.
  3. Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy.
• Note: All degrees must be from CAPTE-accredited programs. Foreign graduates must have a current unrestricted license to practice in the U.S.
• Licensure: Must hold a full, current, and unrestricted license to practice physical therapy in the U.S.
• Loss of Credential: Failure to maintain licensure must result in removal from the occupation.

Grade Determinations

GS-11 Entry Level: No experience beyond basic requirements.

GS-12 Full Performance: One year of experience at GS-11 level, valid license, and demonstrated KSAs including autonomous decision-making, examination and evaluation skills, diagnosis, prognosis, and clinical oversight abilities.

For more details, visit VA Qualification Standards.

Preferred Experience

5 years' experience, home health experience.

Physical Requirements

Ability to walk, stand, bend, reach overhead, push Veterans and objects, sit for prolonged periods, and lift/carry 15-44 pounds.