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.

Duties

VA Careers - Physical Therapy: https://youtube.com/embed/Gi2hoFqIoqY The Cheyenne VA Health Care System, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service (PM&RS) is currently recruiting for (2) Physical Therapist (Clinical Specialist). The position requires a fully licensed physical therapist who works independently with general guidance of the Supervisory Physical Therapist, and Chief of PM&RS. Additionally, this therapist maintains a Board Certification in a specialty area as governed by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS). The primary function of this position is assessment, intervention, training and education, and physical therapy program coordination. The Physical Therapist-Clinical Specialist provides the primary care provider with additional insight regarding the potential causes of a patient's condition and reports any additional health issues of concern. The Physical Therapist-Clinical Specialist serves as subject matter expert in a specialty content area and as a consultant to physical therapy and other medical center staff in evaluating and treating patients in the specialty area Duties: Physical Therapist-Clinical Specialist spends the majority of his/her time working in a specialty content area providing independent examination in this environment. In this function, a Physical Therapist-Clinical Specialist reports to the Supervisory Physical Therapist who provides clinical oversight and administrative support with consultation of the Chief of PM&RS. Functions as the Physical Therapy expert and consultant on interdisciplinary treatment teams guiding progress toward established goals. Provides leadership and effectively coordinates patient care issues with other health care providers Serves as subject matter expert in their specialty content area as a consultant to physical therapy and other medical center staff in evaluating and treating patients in the specialty area. Recognized as a clinical authority and resource for identifying contraindications and suggesting innovative treatment plans. Utilizes advanced knowledge and expert skill in using standard and non-standard methods for evaluating complex caseload to identify problems and baseline levels of function. Primary evaluation instruments and/or procedures to include, but are not limited to: subjective interview, review of medical histories, observation, postural assessments, palpation and inspection, upper and lower quarter screening measures, sensory and reflex testing, goniometry, strength measurements, orthopedic special tests, manual therapy assessments, joint play/mobilization assessments, passive intervertebral motion testing, nerve glide testing, balance assessments, and functional mobility. Evaluations are frequently complex and may need to be adapted because of multiple physical and emotional disabilities or present orthopedic conditions. Recognizes indications, contraindications, precautions, and appropriateness of treatment prescribed by referring provider and consults with referring provider if these are in question. Utilizes advanced knowledge and expert skill in physical therapy treatment utilizing a full range of physical therapy treatment. Uses a wide variety of traditional and non-traditional treatment techniques and modalities. The modalities/techniques used to meet individual rehabilitation objectives could include, but are not limited to: strengthening and range of motion exercises, manual therapy techniques, joint mobilization and manipulation, soft tissue mobilization, trigger point dry needling, mechanical traction, application adaptive/assistive equipment and braces, heat, ultrasound, cold and electrical stimulation, patient and family/caregiver education regarding condition/disability and home exercise program, functional mobility training, and community re-integration. Incumbent has full understanding to all indications, precautions, and contraindications for all modalities. Measures, fits, and instructs patients in the safety and use of complex adaptive and assistive devices. Patient population varies, covering a wide range of medical diagnoses, many with multiple, complex interacting problems which need to be considered in the total treatment program. Incumbent monitors and evaluates clinically appropriate treatment programs with great autonomy. Performs required documentation in a timely manner in accordance with established policies. Mentors Cheyenne VAHCS staff in Physical therapy evaluation and treatment. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Ad-hoc available per supervisors discretion Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 55030-O Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Contact [email protected], the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

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 requirements below: 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. Foreign Graduates. Graduates of foreign physical therapy programs meet the requirements in subparagraph 3b if they have a full unrestricted and current license to practice physical therapy in a State, Territory or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. 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. NOTE. Individuals who have or have had multiple licenses and had any such license revoked for professional misconduct, professional incompetency or substandard care, or who surrendered such license after receiving written notice of potential termination of such license by the state for professional misconduct, professional incompetence, or substandard care, are not eligible for appointment to the position unless such revoked or surrendered license is fully restored (38 U.S.C 7402(f)). Grandfathering Provision. All licensed PTs employed in VHA on the effective date of this qualification standard are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the title, series and grade held, including positive education and licensure that are part of the basic requirements of the occupation. Employees grandfathered into the GS-0633 occupational series as PTs may be reassigned, promoted up to and including the full performance (journey) level, or changed to lower grade within the occupation. If PTs who are grandfathered under this provision leave the occupation, the employee loses protected status and must meet the full VA qualification standard requirements in effect at the time of reentry to the occupation. Grade Determinations: Experience for GS 13 Physical Therapist (Clinical Specialist) . In addition to meeting the basic requirements, one year of progressively complex experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level and one of the following: Evidence of a minimum of 2,000 hours 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 a related field. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the all following KSAs: 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. 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. Preferred Experience: Board Certification in a specialty area as governed by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) References: A Handbook 5005/99 PART II Appendix G12 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-13. Physical Requirements: The Physical Therapist position requires standing, walking, bending, light to moderate lifting and positioning patients. The incumbent may need to assist in the maneuvering of patients in wheelchairs and transferring of patients to/from a chair/bed/floor. This position requires lifting/carrying 15-35 lbs (1 hour per day) sitting (2 hours per day); standing (1 hour per day); walking (2 hours per day); bending/stooping (1/2 hour per day); simple grasping (4 hours per day); and fine manipulation including keyboarding (1 hour per day). A fair amount of walking is also required to interact with patients and other services throughout the hospital. Applicants must be physically and mentally able to efficiently perform the essential functions of the position without hazard to themselves or others.

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address Cheyenne VA Medical Center 2360 East Pershing Boulevard Cheyenne, WY 82001 US
• Name: Amanda Strickland
• Email: [email protected]