Physical Therapist (Clinical Specialist)- Patient Aligned Care Team

Department of Veterans Affairs

The Physical Therapist evaluates the patients' present functional levels and disabilities. Ages of patients served at this facility range from the young adult age 20-30, middle aged patients age 30-40, to the elderly or geriatric patient age 60 and older.There is great variance in the functional needs of patients. Every effort will be made to modify treatment so that optimal care can be provided for each patient referred for physical medicine and rehabilitation services.

• NOTE: All applicants that previously applied to the cancelled VIN 13039872 must reapply to this vacancy to receive consideration. The Physical Therapist (PT) primary function is to provide direct patient care at the Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center for Primary Care PACT. The PT demonstrates a high degree of independence and professional judgment in planning and executing treatment programs to meet routine to complex treatment objectives for the Primary care and general outpatient physical therapy population. The incumbent independently evaluates and assesses patients self-referred through direct patient referral to determine the treatment course to be followed. Duties may include but are not limited to: Performing specialized tests and measurements of relevant body systems using various methods including specific methods specialized for the Primary care and general outpatient populations. Understanding medical screening for direct access provision of PT services. Performing and interpreting results of tests and measurements of the patient's condition for use in preparing a treatment plan, modifying a treatment plan, and evaluating results of treatment. Demonstrating advanced and continuously growing skill in the area of Primary care and general outpatient patient population evaluation including the use of specialized outcome measures. Exercising originality in solving problems not covered by this guide, makes innovative adaptations of the clinical procedures herein to meet the complex and highly varying needs of the general/musculoskeletal outpatient population and advises all other health care team members and students in this regard. Responsible for making autonomous clinical decisions in a Direct Access environment. This includes ability to independently evaluate and treat patients who seek physical therapy services Providing treatment to patients with the diagnoses of upper and lower extremity orthopedic surgery; degenerative conditions of the spine including spinal stenosis, spondylosis, and spondylolisthesis; mild to severely impaired patients with stroke and other brain injury; musculoskeletal disorders; central and peripheral neurological diagnoses; and cardio/pulmonary conditions status post-surgery or medical treatment. Establishing meaningful, realistic ad measurable therapeutic goals and designs a treatment plan to meet the goals established in the most efficient manner. Completes appropriately timed reevaluations for the patients and modifies the goals based on the information gained by reevaluation. Communicates effectively with medical providers as needed. Demonstrating advanced knowledge and expert skill to perform and interpret specialized procedures and tests in evaluating the treatment outcomes in primary care PT populations (e.g. comprehensive multisystem assessments beyond the musculoskeletal system including cardiopulmonary, integument, neurologic, lymphatic, pain and function). Advanced ability to incorporate relevant findings from laboratory tests, pulmonary function tests, imaging and other medical tests in the comprehensive management of the PACT PT population. Providing physical therapy on VA supported virtual platforms as well as face to face interventions. Interacting with all stakeholders in a courteous, respectful and helpful manner actively supporting the Mission and Vision of the Miami V AHCS and PMR. Responsible for patient confidentiality, HIPPA and cyber security regulations with respect to patient information in compliance with the Medical Center's "Patient Rights and Responsibilities". Serves as a resource person to the Community and/or the Facility in matters related to Primary care PACT, the delivery of health care, and the needs of the veteran population. In addition, the therapist is responsible for his/her own professional development, keeping current with treatment techniques as well as licensure. Maybe assigned to all program areas which are covered by the Service and provide professional, independent physical therapy services in the assigned area. The therapist is responsible for maintaining comprehensive knowledge and skills for each therapy area Compressed/Flexible: May be authorized based on the needs of the department Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 0700-1630(Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor. The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs).

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