Responsible for the care and treatment of patients referred to the Physical Therapy Department in all clinics both inpatient and outpatient, all facility sites including but not limited to VA Hospitals, CBOCs, DOMs, Transitional housing and veteran homes however, will spend at least 50% of time working within the specialty area of Chronic Pain Care and Treatment both within the Multidisciplinary Pain Care Team and within the clinical specialist's daily physical therapy appointment schedule.

Duties

VA Careers - Physical Therapy: https://youtube.com/embed/Gi2hoFqIoqY Major duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Responsible for the care and treatment of patients referred to the Physical Therapy Department in all clinics both inpatient and outpatient, all facility sites including but not limited to VA Hospitals, CBOCs, DOMs, Transitional housing and veteran homes however, will spend at least 50% of time working within the specialty area of Chronic Pain Care and Treatment both within the Multidisciplinary Pain Care Team and within the clinical specialist's daily physical therapy appointment schedule. Responsible for ensuring continuity of care for VABHHCS veterans is maintained. This may include working weekends/holidays to provide the necessary care to meet the veterans' healthcare needs. Must demonstrate skills and techniques for a specific patient population that has highly complex physical and/or psychosocial impairments. As a clinical specialist in the care and treatment of those with chronic pain, the incumbent serves as a consultant and subject matter expert in the treatment of those with chronic pain within the department, VA network, PT profession and the community at large. Is an active member of the VA Black Hills Health Care System Multidisciplinary Chronic Pain Team and serves as a level I and II treatment provider. Incumbent may recommend further intensive treatment within a level Ill Chronic Pain Rehabilitation Program (CPRP). The incumbent is a facilitator for this clinic to assist in educating the veterans and the providers on the role of this clinic, performing physical evaluations, treatment and ongoing recommendations of advanced care. Continues to advance routine and higher level complex skills and reasoning in the area of treating those with chronic pain by keeping up to date on primary research within the area of treating those with chronic pain. Demonstrates a high degree of independence and professional judgment in planning and executing treatment programs to meet complex treatment objectives for those with chronic pain. Exercises originality in solving problems not covered by conventional general physical therapy programs, makes innovative adaptations of the clinical procedures herein to meet the complex and highly varying needs of this patient population and advises other health care team members and students in this regard. Performs complex physical therapy evaluation and treatment for male and female patients aged 18 - 90+ years old. Stage of life is considered and used to modify evaluation and treatment based on the current and anticipated needs of the individual. Assessment of the patient's learning needs is performed and patient education is tailored to meet the needs involving the patient, family and significant others in the process as appropriate. Involves the patient, family/significant others and the multidisciplinary medical team in treatment planning and goal setting through ongoing communication. Co-treatments provided with other professions (i.e., Behavioral Health) as needed pending the complexity of the patient. Plans and implements a range of specialized interventions and treatment modalities where therapeutic objectives are complex and procedures involved require the application of specialized skills and knowledge in the area of treating those with chronic pain. These skills and interventions will be based on current physical therapy theory as well as emerging and up-­to-date research and practice. Adapts and applies treatment procedures with critical concern for patients who have multiple adverse comorbidities and combination of severe mental/emotional or physical disabilities. Treatment will be provided in the facility's clinics and other areas as above and/or via VA Video Connect (WC) or phone appointments as appropriate for the patient's needs. Demonstrates independent problem solving skills that allow for frequent modification of treatment plans in response to subtle, but significant changes in the condition of the patient. The employment of personalized, innovative treatment techniques are used to obtain optimal outcomes. The coordination of multiple treatment approaches simultaneously is needed to accomplish complex treatment objectives. Critical assessment of treatment effectiveness and outcomes will be performed. Assess, train and issue indicated orthotic and/or prosthetic equipment pertinent to those with both acute and chronic pain. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm Telework: Available on an Ad-hoc basis only Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 00000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized 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. See Chapter 2, section D, paragraph 5a, this part. 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. NOTE: Individuals must be a graduate of a Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) accredited college or university. The CAPTE is the only accreditation agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) to accredit entry-level physical therapy programs. Verification of accredited programs may be obtained from the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) at www.apta.org. 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. Non-licensed PTs, who otherwise meet the basic requirements in this standard, may be given a temporary appointment as a graduate PT at the GS-11 grade level under the authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 (a)(1)(D) for a period not-to-exceed two years from the date of employment on the condition that such PT provide care only under the supervision of a PT who is licensed. Failure to obtain licensure during that period is justification for termination of the temporary appointment. Grade Determination:GS-13 Physical Therapist (Clinical Specialist) Experience: In addition to meeting the basic requirements, one year of progressively complex experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level. 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 (candidate must demonstrate all the 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 References: See VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G12 Preferred: EIM Therapeutic Pain Specialist (TPS) Certification (or equivalent)EIM Fellowship in Pain Sciences (or equivalent) Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position. Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination.

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application.

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 VA Black Hills Health Care System 113 Comanche Road Fort Meade, SD 57741 US
• Name: Megan Noe
• Phone: (724) 285-2259
• Email: [email protected]