SCI Rehab Physical Therapist — Autonomous Clinic & Home Visits

Veterans Health Administration (DOVA); Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 93,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico VA Health Care System is seeking a Physical Therapist in the SCI/D Care Line to provide independent assessments and treatment planning for adults with spinal cord injury, across outpatient and inpatient clinics. The role includes specialized equipment prescription and training, home health PT, and clinical telehealth interventions as needed.

The PT will assess function using standardized tools, develop goal-directed treatment plans, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to

Qualifications

• Ability to independently evaluate and treat patients with SCI/D
• Experience with adaptive equipment for SCI/D
• Understanding of geriatric and adult SCI/D care standards

Responsibilities

• Examinations and treatment planning for geriatric and adult SCI/D patients
• Prescribe and train on specialty equipment for SCI/D populations
• Provide SCI Home Care PT via home visits and telehealth where appropriate
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize Veteran outcomes

Skills

Autonomous clinical decisions

PT assessments & treatment planning

Home care & telehealth

Education

Doctorate in Physical Therapy

CAPTE-accredited program

Tools

SCI/D specialty equipment

Clinical Video Telehealth

Job description

New Mexico VA Health Care System is seeking a Physical Therapist in the SCI/D Care Line to provide independent assessments and treatment planning for adults with spinal cord injury, across outpatient and inpatient clinics. The role includes specialized equipment prescription and training, home health PT, and clinical telehealth interventions as needed.

The PT will assess function using standardized tools, develop goal-directed treatment plans, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to