The Kinesiotherapist Clinical Specialist is primarily responsible for evaluating, planning and implementing the treatment program for patients with various disabilities and medical conditions within the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System.
Duties include but not limited to: Independently reviews and interprets medical consults for accurateness and appropriateness of orders and contacts physicians or designee for clarification when needed. Develops, implements, and modifies a highly complex individualized KT plan of care for a wide variety of medical diagnosis using a variety of standard and nonstandard methods. The treatment plan will directly affect the patient's social, economic, and functional wellbeing.
The plan will include measurable short and long-term goals based on patient's goals. Re-evaluates the treatment plan appropriately in regards to patient progression or decline secondary to physical deficits, mental disabilities, psychosocial events or cultural factors. Determines need of orthotic or assistive devices training and educates patient and/or significant other in the proper application/installation/use.
Independently solves complex problems related to KT and adapts and modifies treatment plans, activities, and procedure to meet the needs of the patients and/or caregivers. Documents in writing patient's initial, interim, and discharge progress notes in a timely manner. Collaborates with the Prosthetics Services related to specialized equipment consults and follows through appropriately.
Consistently communicates and treats customers (patients, visitors, volunteers, and all Medical Center staff) in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner. Provides the customers with consistent information according to established policies and procedures. Provides care and/or services appropriate to the age of the patients being served, and which is appropriate to the cognitive; emotional, and chronological maturation of the patient.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 am- 4:30 pm Telework: Ad-Hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 70942-F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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.
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amanda.fowler2@va.gov · 682-364-3970
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $89508 – $116362/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-10-21.
There are 2 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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