The Physical Therapist (Clinical Specialist) within Pelvic Rehab and Women's Health serves as a consultant, clinician, and subject matter expert for the treatment of patients in both Outpatient and Inpatient Physical Therapy at the VA San Diego Healthcare System Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center. This announcement may be used to fill future vacancies.
General Description of Assigned Duties. The Physical Therapist Clinical Specialist (Pelvic Rehab and Women's Health) serves as a consultant, clinician, and subject matter expert for the treatment of patients in both Outpatient and Inpatient Physical Therapy at the VASDHCS Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The specialist knowledge has been acquired through a minimum of 2-years of clinical experience and specialty training in this area.
Clinical specialist abilities and skills are necessary for treating both male and female patients having complicated medical conditions, including, but not limited to, urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, dyspareunia, vaginismus, vulvodynia, pelvic organ prolapse, interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome, prostatitis, defecation disorders, management of IBS/IBD, Levator Ani Syndrome, coccygodynia, chronic pelvic pain, pudendal neuralgia, pelvic oncology rehab, breast cancer post treatment rehab, peripartum and post-partum rehab.
Specific assignment as core Physical Therapist assigned to VAMC San Diego Women's Health Clinical Team as Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist Specialist and supplemental assignment to Pain Management Outpatient (PMOP) Team.
Major duties to include but not limited to: Performs physical therapy evaluations and treatments for patients in the location of inpatient and outpatient settings, ages ranging from adult to geriatric, having a variety of disabilities and determines the most appropriate plan of care relative to the patient's diagnosis and age.
Serves as a clinical instructor with the VAMC San Diego Physical Therapy Internship Program with specific mentoring and oversight of assigned DPT interns from various academic institutions across the country. Provides clinical oversight of DPT Interns, as well as mentoring affective professional skills. Serves as role model for PT Residents, students, and other PMRS/physical therapy staff in clinical competency, affective skills, and professionalism.
Employs unusual/creative motivational techniques to enlist patient participation and adapt 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 by referring patients to Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service, Primary Care, or other specialty providers when determined necessary.
Performs and interprets results of tests and measurements for use in preparing for, modifying, and/or evaluating patients for treatment, and adjusts treatment based on changes in patient's condition.
Evaluates patient's needs with respect to prescribed braces and orthotic devices and recommends necessary equipment items, or make modifications to existing items, and will provide, or assist in the application, to ensure the equipment has a proper fit and that all training requirements of such equipment are completed.
Manages all applicable consults/referrals, coordinates scheduling, and maintains sufficient supplies and equipment from Prosthetics and Logistics departments needed for patient care. Establishes and maintains appropriate Quality Assurance monitoring as related to physical therapy and the Pelvic Rehab/Women's Health Physical Therapy clinic, including, but not limited to, patient outcomes, quality of care, and semi-annual documentation peer reviews.
Reviews charts to assess appropriateness of referrals and possible contraindications for treatment, and communicates with the referring providers, as needed. Assists with scheduling patients for treatment, considering priority and frequency of care, and coordinating 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.
Assures all documentation is done according to VAMC San Diego policy for all patient visits and patient interactions requiring such notes. 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. Perform other related duties as assigned .Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM; Tour may vary. Compressed/Flexible: Not Available.
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.
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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Adam.Paulsen@va.gov · 319- 509-5998
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $136388 – $177306/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-16.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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