Physical Therapist (Clinical Specialist)

Veterans Health Administration; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Lakeland, FL is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to provide advanced clinical care within a specialized treatment area. The role emphasizes autonomy, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and mentorship of staff.

The position requires a current PT license, CAPTE-accredited education, and experience in orthopedic PT. Eligible for Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP); GS-13 level applies with related credentials.

Qualifications

• English proficiency per VA Handbook 5005 requirements.
• Transcripts showing education eligibility for PT.
• Full, current, unrestricted PT license in the U.S. or District of Columbia.
• Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Provide PT services in a specialized clinical area with advanced interventions.
• Act as a consultant to health care providers in the specialty.
• Mentor and teach medical center staff in the specialty content area.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Consulting

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's in Physical Therapy

Master's in Physical Therapy

Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Job description

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.

Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. 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 (Transcripts Submitted)- 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. Grade Determinations: Education, Experience and Licensure: In addition to the basic requirements, one year of progressively complex experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level and one of the following: In addition to the basic requirements as stated above, the following criteria must be met for appointment at the GS-12 grade level. Evidence of minimum of 2,000 of clinical practice directly in the specialty area. This time must be between the past two and five years; or Board Certification in the specialty area recognized by the ABPTS; or Completion of a fellowship program; or An additional advanced degree in related field. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSA's. Advanced knowledge and expert skill in a range of specialized interventions and treatment modalities used in a specialized treatment area of physical therapy. Ability to serve as a consultant and subject matter expert for health care providers regarding the delivery of care within a specialized content area of physical therapy. Ability to teach and mentor medical center staff in a specialized content area of physical therapy. Ability to guide the work of a multi-disciplinary team in a specialized content area of physical therapy. Advanced knowledge and expert skill to perform and interpret specialized procedures and tests in evaluating the treatment outcomes in the assigned specialty content area. Preferred Experience: Board specialty/clinical specialization in Orthopaedic physical therapy strongly preferred. Five years clinical experience working with the Orthopaedic population preferred. References: VA Handbook 5005/99, Part II, Appendix G12, Physical Therapist Qualification Standards, dated 2/7/2018. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13. Physical Requirements: The physical demands of a Physical Therapist are considered "medium duty: with regards to strength and endurance according to the Department of Labor. Medium work entails exerting 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and /or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.