The Minneapolis VA Health Care System (VAHCS) is recruiting for one (1) full-time Physical Therapist (Clinical Specialist) assigned to the SCI/D Center and physical therapy service. As a neurologic clinical specialist, the incumbent serves as a subject matter expert and consultant to physical therapy and medical center staff in managing neurologic patients and will spend most of their time in outpatient SCI/D physical therapy.
Major duties include, but are not limited to: The MVAHCS is a Complexity Level 1 facility with a National Polytrauma Rehabilitation Center (PRC), a Spinal Cord Injury and Neurological Disease Center (SCI/D), an Amputation Regional Center (ARC), a Polytrauma Transitional Rehabilitation (PTRP) program and a Polytrauma Network Site (PNS).
The incumbent applies knowledge, skills, and abilities in professional physical therapy practice to provide care and treatment to patients referred to the Physical Therapy Section of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service (PM&RS), spending the majority of time working within outpatient SCI/D physical therapy.
Therapist is highly self-directed, works independently to treat patients within this population, and is proficient in delivering both inpatient and outpatient services for a broad range of orthopedic, neuromuscular, and mobility conditions, while maintaining the flexibility to cross-cover departmental needs. A portion of the services may be provided via telemedicine, and the work schedule may include weekends and holidays as needed. A.
Clinical: Demonstrates advanced knowledge and expert skill in a range of specialized interventions and treatment modalities, and ability to interpret specialized procedures and tests in evaluating treatment outcomes in the area of neurologic physical therapy. Demonstrates the ability to guide the work of multidisciplinary team in the clinical management of the neurologic and SCI/D population. i.
Ability to make autonomous clinical decisions in a Direct Access environment, including independently evaluating and treating patients seeking physical therapy. ii. Performs routine to complex physical therapy evaluation and treatment considering the stage of life and tailoring education to meet patient learning needs involving family/significant others. iii.
Involves the patient, family/significant other and medical team in treatment planning and goal setting through ongoing communication. iv. Plans and executes a full range of interventions and treatment modalities for a broad range of outpatient conditions (orthopedic, neuromuscular, vestibular, pelvic health, falls and mobility), adapting procedures based on current theory, research, and practice. v.
Demonstrates independent problem-solving skills for frequent modification of treatment plans, employing innovative techniques and critically assessing treatment outcomes. vi. Assesses and requests prosthetic/orthotic equipment as needed and modifies them as necessary. vii. Appropriately recommends and refers to other medical specialties/services based on ongoing patient assessment. viii.
Maintains a flexibility of schedule to allow for unscheduled patients, consultation and mentoring. ix. Consistently documents patient encounters in the electronic medical record per accepted PT practice, facility and service policies. B. Education: Teaches and mentors staff, and serves as a consultant and subject matter expert for health care providers regarding delivery of care within the SCI/D Center and physical therapy programs. i.
Provides clinical training experiences for physical therapy students, evaluating performance per APTA and academic guidelines. ii. Serves as teacher and mentor to staff and health professional trainees (including physical therapy students and residents). iii. Shares knowledge and expertise with the SCI/D Center team, physical therapy department, PM&R Service, medical center, and community through consultation, mentorship, in-services, and clinical training. iv.
Provides regular educational offerings to teams/providers on Physical Therapy. C. Administrative: Knowledge and ability to comply with all applicable regulations governing documentation, medical records, reimbursement, and workload statistics in accordance with established professional practice and VHA. i. Actively participates in program development to improve efficiency and quality of the SCI/D Center. ii.
Represents SCI/D Center and physical therapy in developing policies, procedures, quality assurance monitors, and standards of care. iii. Attends PM&R Service, Physical Therapy Department, and and SCI/D Center team educational and developmental meetings. Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm CST 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. 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/.
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kimberley.wilkinson@va.gov · 832-546-9908
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $116038 – $150852/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-03.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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