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

VASTLHCS is committed to Diversity and Inclusion. Together, we strive to create and maintain a working and learning environment that promotes professional growth and teamwork. We offer an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment where we celebrate our individual differences and unite as a team toward a common goal of providing outstanding service to our Nation's Veterans. Duties include but are not limited to: Serves as a consultant for all health care providers regarding Physical Therapy as a clinical specialist in the area of Orthopedic or Cardiovascular/Pulmonary or Geriatric and rehabilitation Educates/orients students, nurses, and other clinical staff regarding PT in general and specifically, as it relates to Orthopedic or Cardiovascular/Pulmonary or Geriatric mgmt. Guides the work of the inter-disciplinary team regarding goal planning and discharge planning needs Reviews and updates Orthopedic or Cardiovascular/Pulmonary or Geriatrics protocols, policy, and programs Provides evaluations and treatments that are in alignment with up-to-date clinical practice guidelines Provides a minimum of two (2) in-service education program per year to the PT department Participates in communication with community care providers Plans, implements, and reports on performance improvement activities related to Physical Therapy services Serves as subject matter expert (SME) for modalities and equipment, as it relates to Orthopedic mgmt Collaborates with local, and regional universities, in the area of Orthopedic or Cardiovascular/Pulmonary or Geriatrics PT rehab Demonstrates a high degree of independence and professional judgment in planning and executing treatment programs to meet complex treatment objectives Exercises originality in solving problems, makes innovative adaptations of the clinical procedures herein to meet the complex and highly varying needs of the individuals in need of mobility needs and advises all other health care team members and students in this regard Performs complex evaluation and treatment for male and female patients. Stage of life is considered and used to modify evaluation and treatment based on the needs of the individual. Assessment of the patient's learning needs is performed, and patient education is tailored to meet those needs involving the patient, family, and significant others in the process as appropriate Utilizes standardized, and non-standardized assessments, and compiles overall Occupational Health Information, concerning patient's social, physical, psychological and vocation status to determine a patient-centric treatment plan, based on current PT theory, research and practice Consultant to the Major Medical Equipment committee Plans and carries out the full 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 PT 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 Employs innovative treatment techniques to obtain the best outcome Coordinates multiple treatment approaches simultaneously to accomplish complex treatment objectives Performs critical assessments of treatment outcomes regularly Assesses for and requests prosthetic/orthotic equipment as needed and can make modifications as necessary Makes recommendations and referral to other medical specialties/services as needs are identified during ongoing assessment of this complex patient population Recognizes when to refer conditions outside the scope of PT practice to the appropriate medical provider Assists in the scheduling of patients according to the physical therapy treatment plan while coordinating with the treatment plans of other disciplines within the team and facility Maintains consistent and timely documentation of patient encounters in the electronic medical record in accordance with accepted PT practice, facility and Rehabilitation Service policies and procedures Participates in regular team meetings, verbal and written communication and consultation amongst team members in order to guide and evaluate the work of the multi-disciplinary program Fosters an environment that supports hope, be committed to eliminating barriers to the recovery, utilize ICARE values in the recovery process Floats to other areas of clinical practice as needed to maintain staffing throughout the entire PM&R department Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; Weekend/Holiday rotation. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Contact [email protected], for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. 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. 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. OR Master's degree in Physical Therapy AND two (2) years of progressively independent experience as a physical therapist. OR Doctorate degree in physical therapy Licensure: Individuals must 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. English Language Proficiency: The PT must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005. Grade Determinations: GS 13: You must have 1 year of progressively complex experience equivalent to the GS 12 Physical Therapist 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. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA): 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 Preferred Experience: PREFERRED ABPTS IN AREA OF CARIDOVASCULAR AND PULMONARY, OR GERIATRIC OR ORTHOPEDIC, INPATIENT EXPERIENCE AND OUTPATIENT EXPERIENCE AND WILLINGNESS TO PARTICIPATE IN PT RESIDENCY PROGRAM, AND ADDITIONAL LEAD RESPONSIBILITIES IN ASSIGNED AREA References: VA Handbook 5005/99, Part II, Appendix G12 Physical Requirements: This position frequently requires moderate to heavy lifting. Normally such lifting will involve, but not be limited to assisting with transfers or gait training of the client in the physical therapy clinic. Part of this position will involve sedentary work involving computers and communications.

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 VA St Louis Health Care System 1 Jefferson Barracks Drive St. Louis, MO 63125 US
• Name: Ray Gotsch
• Phone: (314) 643-7995
• Email: [email protected]