Located in the Physical Therapy Department, VA Augusta Health Care System, this position serves as a Staff Physical Therapist primarily in Acute Care, with assignment to other areas as needed. The incumbent provides advanced, independent evaluation and treatment of acutely ill, medically complex Veterans, applying specialized clinical skills to promote safe mobility and recovery.
This announcement is open to current, permanent employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs only.
VA Careers - Physical Therapy: https://youtube.com/embed/Gi2hoFqIoqY Major duties include, but are not limited to: Independently provides assessment and treatment interventions to inpatients and outpatients received through healthcare provider referrals and patient self-referrals. Demonstrates a current understanding of the theories of physical therapy treatment and their proper application.
Proficient in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating treatment plans for adult patients. Evaluation and treatment are completed in a timely fashion; chart review will allow the opportunity to assess appropriateness of the referral. Consults are scheduled considering priority and frequency of care. Utilizes evaluation data to plan and implement comprehensive patient treatment, involving patient in the goals setting and treatment processes as feasible.
Modifies treatment plan according to evaluative findings to meet short- and long-term goals. Responsible for the application of behavioral strategies to recognize and address fear avoidance presentations, as well as for adapting physical therapy approaches to patients presenting with a combination of severe mental and physical disabilities.
Involves the patient, family, significant others, and pertinent health care staff in the treatment process by ongoing communication through demonstration, instruction, team conferences, and chart documentation as appropriate to each patient's treatment goals. Assesses patient's learning needs, and plans and implements appropriate patient education programs, involving the patient, family, and significant others in the instructional process.
Exercises independence and professional judgment in planning and carrying out treatment plans. Demonstrates originality in solving problems not covered by these guides, making innovative adaptations and modifications of treatment plans and procedures to meet the complex and highly varying needs of patients, and routinely collaborates with other health care team members.
Ensures appropriate patient referrals and discharge planning is coordinated with Physical Therapy and other pertinent Medical Center staff. Identifies general contraindications to treatment and assists with establishing section policies for holding/discontinuing services when there is a change in medical status. Responds appropriately to life-threatening emergencies and or complications of the therapeutic program.
Independently evaluates patient's needs and prescribes, applies, and issues prosthetic and orthotic items, durable medical equipment, adaptive equipment, mobility devices, and supportive bracing/splinting to include new and replacement items. Refers to other health care providers within the Rehab Service and outside the service as appropriate. The therapist will place the order within CPRS directly. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM. Telework: Not Authorized.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 60019F 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/.
Sonya.Hackman@va.gov · 956-226-1823
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $83571 – $119633/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-23.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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