The Physical Therapist provides a wide range of Veteran services in the Physical Therapy Section of the Rehab & Extended Care Service Line at VA Central Iowa Health Care System in Des Moines, IA. The physical therapist primary work area will be as a PT in Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) specialty clinics.
The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran.
This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.
Major duties include but are not limited to: The PT spends the majority of his/her time working in the face to face visits in SCI Clinics providing independent examination in this environment. Demonstrates ability to make autonomous clinical decisions in a Direct Access environment. Establish goals and discharge plans based on evaluation findings and planning with the treatment team, patient, family, and/or significant other.
Develops and carries out physical therapy treatment to meet the individual rehabilitation objectives. Conduct treatment interventions one on one with individuals or in group settings. Assess the need for other services and refers as necessary based on evaluation and medical history. Assess the need for and the patient's ability to use adaptive equipment required to increase the patient's function, independence and safety.
Independently solves problems not covered by the manuals, adapts and modifies treatment plans, activities and procedures, without supervisory guidance, to meet complex and challenging needs of the patients in rehabilitation. This individual manages in an independent mode, seeking supervision only in unusual clinical or administrative conditions.
The individual is assigned responsibility for serving as the subject matter expert in the content specialty area and as a consultant to physical therapy and other medical center staff in evaluating and treating patients in the specialty area. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm Telework: Not Available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.
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Jessica.Echlin@va.gov · 651-405-5661
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $107301 – $139493/yr.
Applications close on 2026-09-16.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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