SCI Physical Therapist - Clinic & Home Care Specialist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 93,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, seeks a Physical Therapist in the SCI Therapy Department at the NMVAHCS. The role focuses on outpatient and inpatient SCI clinics, with independent practice in assessment and treatment of functional and occupational roles using standardized tools.

Responsibilities include evaluations, treatment planning, wheelchair and equipment training, home modifications, and telehealth approaches to support patient independence.

Qualifications

• Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Physical Therapist in the U.S.
• Experience with spinal cord injury patients
• Knowledge of geriatric and SCI care guidelines
• Ability to perform home visits and remote assessments

Responsibilities

• Examine, evaluate, and treat adults with spinal cord injury and comorbidities.
• Prescribe and train on specialty equipment and assistive devices.
• Perform therapy in pools and home environments; conduct home safety evaluations.
• Develop and modify goal-directed treatment plans.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize veteran care.
• Educate patients and families on rehabilitation status and prognosis.

Skills

Clinical examination

Geriatric care

Spinal Cord Injury care

Home care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient education

Education

Physical Therapist degree

Tools

Standardized assessment tools

Clinical Video Telehealth

Job description

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, seeks a Physical Therapist in the SCI Therapy Department at the NMVAHCS. The role focuses on outpatient and inpatient SCI clinics, with independent practice in assessment and treatment of functional and occupational roles using standardized tools.

Responsibilities include evaluations, treatment planning, wheelchair and equipment training, home modifications, and telehealth approaches to support patient independence.