The incumbent serves as Staff Physical Therapist that is responsible for providing physical therapy assessments and treatment interventions for patients at VAMC San Diego. This announcement may be used to fill future vacancies.
Major duties to include but not limited to: Ability to interpret consults and referrals. Determines when orders are inappropriate or insufficient and takes appropriate action. Observes with care the diagnosis precautions and contraindications to evaluation and/or treatment. Performs appropriate physical therapy evaluations to determine patient status and develops pertinent treatment plans and goals. Assessments includes rehabilitation potential. Implements treatment plans taking into account the patient's home environment, lifestyle, culture, support system, the patient's vocational and/or avocational history, interest, as well as their physical limitations. Provides physical therapy intervention such as functional activities, brace/prosthetic analysis, gait training, therapeutic exercises (flexibility, strengthening, balance, postural stabilization, etc.) or modality application to achieve beneficial patient care outcomes. Treatment may involve training in the use of adaptive equipment, orthotics, prosthetic devices, or safe patient handling devices. Provides home programs. Facilitates patient/family/caregiver education when appropriate for health maintenance. Has knowledge of contemporary physical therapy practice and the ability to implement evidence-based physical therapy practice interventions. Understands the relationship between evaluation tests, treatment planning, and setting of short- and long- term goals. Consistently reviews physical therapy care plans of veterans. Adapts and modifies treatment plans as needed. Able to delegate patient care to physical therapy assistants. Consults with other physical therapists or health care providers appropriately for treatment options or clarification for unusual cases or complexities. Knowledge of clinical signs and symptoms to make appropriate referrals for further medical attention/assessment as indicated. Reports relevant observations at follow up, patient conferences, rounds, team meetings. Skill in communicating, both orally and in writing, with patients, families, caregivers, and other health care professions to facilitate the multidisciplinary treatment process. Assists interdisciplinary team in the coordination of patient's overall treatment and discharge plans. Works effectively with patients and treatment team members and other health care providers in coordinating the patient's care. Maintains documentation/records and collects statistics for the department. Demonstrates accurate documentation for medical records within timeframes, formats, and standards established by the PMRS. Submits other data and reports as requested by Physical Therapy Supervisor, PT Coordinators, and PMRS leadership. Demonstrates flexibility, adjusts, and adapts to multiple clinical priorities. Handles last minute changes in clinical assignments swiftly and effectively Maintains a productive patient load. Serves as a role model for other therapists evaluating and treating patients Serves as consultant to rehabilitation medical center staff. Perform other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Tour of duty hours will be discussed during the interview process. 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.
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Eric.Limon@va.gov 909-504-5612
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