Physical Therapist (Program Coordinator)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Program Coordinator Physical Therapist to join their team. This role involves overseeing clinical programs and implementing policies to enhance patient care. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in physical therapy, excellent program coordination skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on patient outcomes in a supportive and dynamic environment. If you're passionate about physical therapy and eager to contribute to a vital healthcare service, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full, current, and unrestricted license to practice physical therapy.
• Experience in managing clinical programs and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical programs in specialized areas like amputee and spinal cord injury.
• Implement policies and monitor outcomes in collaboration with leadership.

Skills

Physical Therapy

Patient Care

Program Coordination

Clinical Guidance

Management Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Master's degree in Physical Therapy

Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

The Program Coordinator Physical Therapist is assigned to the Physical Therapy Department within the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service (PM&RS) at the Hampton Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Hampton, VA, a Complexity Level 1C facility. The incumbent must effectively utilize professional knowledge and demonstrate initiative, tact, resourcefulness, and good judgment in exercising authority.

Duties

Physical Therapist (Program Coordinator) duties include, but are not limited to the following:

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:

• 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: Individuals appointed under authority of 38 U.S.C. chapters 73 or 74, to serve in a direct patient-care capacity in VHA must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• Education and Experience: The individual must meet at least one of the following:
• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy AND five (5) years of progressively independent experience as a physical therapist.
• Master's degree in Physical Therapy AND two (2) years of progressively independent experience as a physical therapist.
• Doctorate degree in physical therapy.
• NOTE: Individuals must be a graduate of a CAPTE-accredited college or university. Verification can be obtained from the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).

Licensure: Must hold a full, current, and unrestricted license to practice physical therapy in the U.S. or its territories. Non-licensed PTs may be appointed temporarily as graduate PTs at GS-11 for up to two years, under supervision, with licensure required within that period.

May qualify under the Grandfathering Provision if applicable.

Creditable Experience

Knowledge of contemporary professional physical therapy practice demonstrated through active practice, completion of postgraduate fellowship/residency, or equivalent experience, which must be post-degree and directly related to the duties.

Grade Determinations

GS-13 Physical Therapist (Program Coordinator)

Experience: One year of progressively complex experience at GS-12 level, demonstrating specific KSAs:

• Advanced knowledge of contemporary physical therapy for clinical guidance, training, or education.
• Consulting within the program area for planning and service coordination.
• Management, administration, and education skills, including data monitoring and report generation.
• Development and coordination of treatment or educational programs in specialized areas.
• Establishing collaborative relationships and guiding multidisciplinary teams.

Assignment

Responsibilities include administrative direction, program implementation, policy development, outcome monitoring, strategic planning, and collaboration with leadership and multidisciplinary teams. The role involves overseeing clinical programs in specialized areas such as amputee, spinal cord injury, chronic pain, and clinical education.

References

VA handbook 5005 Part II Appendix G12

Physical Requirements

Work involves above-average agility and dexterity, heavy lifting (45 pounds or more), use of fingers, reaching, walking, standing, and visual and auditory acuity, with mental and emotional stability required.