The primary functions of this position will be to provide direct care in all physical therapy clinics at the Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System including Biloxi, Mobile, Pensacola, Eglin and Panama City. At the full performance level, PTs are responsible for independently providing assessment and treatment interventions to inpatients and outpatients received through healthcare provider referrals and patient self-referrals.
Duties include but are not limited to: Independently evaluate and treat patients through Direct Access and provider referrals. Perform examinations, interpret findings, establish PT diagnoses, and develop individualized plans of care. Determine prognosis, set functional goals, and select appropriate therapeutic interventions and equipment. Provide clinical oversight to Physical Therapy Assistants and PT/ PTA students.
Review and interpret medical records and provider orders; collaborate with interdisciplinary team members. Deliver age-appropriate, culturally sensitive patient care across adult and senior populations. Maintain compliance with privacy, safety, environmental, and computer security requirements. Perform regular physical tasks including lifting, positioning patients, and adjusting mobility equipment.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (subject to change based on the needs of the facility.) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 00261F 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.
For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Dawn.Yamura@va.gov · (808) 433-0184
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $89508 – $116362/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-07.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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