The Physical Therapist serves as a clinician, consultant, and subject matter expert for the treatment of Veterans for the Department of Veterans Affairs, primarily at the VHA CBOC site for the SLC VAHCS
Helps coordinate scheduling and implements the evaluation and treatment of patients needing Physical Therapy services, primarily at the VHA CBOC site in Orem, UT, for the Department of Veterans Affairs. Performs physical therapy evaluations and treatments for patients and employees, ages ranging from adult to geriatric, having a variety of disabilities.
Serves as a clinical instructor, attending clinician, and resident mentor, having clinical oversight with specific mentoring of professional skills for assigned PT Residents, DPT and/or PTA interns from various academic institutions. Serves as role model for PT Residents, students, and other medical center staff in having advanced clinical competency, therapy skills, and professionalism.
Employs unusual motivational techniques to enlist patient participation and adapts equipment and procedures to carry out a full range of complex treatment activities and interventions. Evaluates patient's condition upon appropriate referral to physical therapy to determine treatment plan. Refers patients to other specialty providers when determined necessary.
Performs tests and measurements, and interprets results for use in preparing for, modifying, and/or evaluating patients, and subsequently adjusts treatment parameters based on changes in the patient's condition, outcomes, and response. Evaluates patient's needs with respect to prescribed braces and orthotic devices.
Provides and assist the application of such devices to ensure the equipment has a proper fit, and that all training and documentation requirements are completed accordingly. Responsible for completing assignments aimed to improve the outpatient physical therapy clinical operation with VASLCHCS and the CBOC. Receives triaging all applicable consults/referrals.
Schedules all patient appointments through HAS department Medical Support Assistants, ensuring that clinic profiles are utilized efficiently. Performs on the spot evaluations for patient care with Walk in clinic assignments, ensuring treatment area cleanliness, keeping sufficient supplies of necessary equipment, and participating in quality improvement initiatives.
Reports any unusual circumstances, including difficulties with clinical operations, or difficulties involving the treatment of patients, directly to the CBOC Clinic Manager and Outpatient Physical Therapy Supervisor, or PM&R Department Chief as needed. Establishes and maintains appropriate Quality Assurance monitoring, including, but not limited to, completing delegated tasks and assignments, patient outcome reporting for quality of care, and documentation peer reviews.
Receives, and helps coordinate, patient referrals to the Physical Therapy Service, and to other non-VA providers, verifying appropriate sources, and scheduling patients for evaluation and treatment according toVASLCHCS policy. Reviews charts to assess appropriateness of referrals, possible contraindications for treatment, and communicates effectively with each referring provider as needed.
Assists with scheduling patients for treatment and coordinates schedules with other members of the treatment team. Documents patient performance toward achieving treatment goals, manages time appropriately, and assures a high level of productivity and work efficiency as directed by CBOC Clinic Manager, PT Supervisor, VASLCHCS policy, and VACO requirements.
Assures all documentation for the outpatient physical therapy clinic is completed according to VASLCHCS policy for all patient visits and patient encounters, as required. Identifies clinical needs for the physical therapy service, including therapy equipment and continuing education. Provides continuing education in the form of in-services and clinical training programs to other clinicians, including physical therapists, residents, students, and other medical center staff.
Serves as subject matter expert in relation to Orthopedic Physical Therapy, and assists other clinicians, residents, students, and medical center staff as an expert consultant for physical therapy.
Continues to learn advanced skills in the orthopedic specialty by attending and participating in continuing education courses and training; this further strengthens his/her knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to utilize evidence-based practices and achieve successful patient outcomes. Work Schedule: 4days x 10 hr shifts.; 7:00am-5:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Available Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 51258A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $132660 – $172460/yr.
Applications close on 2026-08-31.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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