Physical Therapist
Location: Fort Belvoir, Virginia
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is at the momment seeking for Physical Therapist right now, this position will be designated in Virginia. For detail informations about this position opportunity kindly read the description below. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 970728(Include on all documents)
Appointment and Salary : To be determined by Professional Standard Board.
This position is physical location at Ft. Belvoir, Virginia (CBOC) within the Physical Medicine Service of the Washington, DC Veterans Affairs Medical Center (DC VAMC).
The DC VAMC is one of the most visible and dynamic facilities in the VA System. This tertiary care teaching facility provides acute general and specialized services in medical, neurology, psychiatry as well as offering a nursing home care unit. The medical center also oversees a satellite Substance Abuse Clinic and three Veteran Centers.
The Medical CenterÂ's staff of over 2,000 provides care to veterans residing in the District of Columbia, Virginia and Maryland treating over 50,000 veterans and over 500,000 outpatient visits each year. The DC VAMC is affiliated with four medical centers: The George Washington University, Georgetown University, Howard University and the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences and many other colleges and universities in the following are! as: pharmacy, rehabilitation medicine, biomedical engineering,! dietetics, social work, nursing and medical center management.
Note: Applicant(s) selected for this position will be eligible to apply for an award under the provisions of the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP). Final decision on an EDRP award amount is contingent on the availability of EDRP funds.
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To find out more, go to http://www.va.gov/jobs/
KEY REQUIREMENTS
U.S. Ctizenship Required
Designated and/or random drug testing may be required.
Subject to a background/suitability investigation.
Subject to pre-employment examination
Required Licenses in any state
Recruitment incentives may be authorized DUTIES:
The incumbent is responsible for provision of Physical
Therapy services within Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) and
following all policies and procedures.
In accordance with PM&R policies, the incumbent will be assigned a
prim! ary rehabilitation assignment but may provide coverage for any area of
PM&R pending patient and staffing demands.
The incumbent is a licensed physical therapist who performs at the full
performance level. He/she is responsible
for administering physical therapy programs to adult and geriatric adult
patients referred from all areas of the medical center, either directly or
through the Lead Therapist, Clinical Supervisor or Coordinator, Rehabilitation
Services or staff physiatrist.
Administer physical therapy
programs to adult and geriatric adult patients referred from all areas of the
medical center.
Plans and carries out the full range of treatment where
therapeutic objectives are complex.
Coordinate and employ several treatment approaches
simultaneously to accomplish complex treatment in a timely manner.
Plans and implements appropriate patient education programs,
involving the patient, fam! ily members and caregivers in the instructional
process.
C! ommunicates readily with the multidisciplinary treatment
team; advising the team of patientÂ's needs and progress.
Involves the patient, family members, caregivers, and
pertinent health care staff in the treatment process by maintaining effective
communications.
Maintains accurate records, attendance, progress, and final
disposition, and submit necessary monthly and quarterly information in a timely
and accurate manner.
Performs as a Student Clinical Instructor which includes
planning, scheduling, coordinating, evaluating, and implementing the student
affiliation program.
Reviews the objectives and goals of the studentÂ's
affiliations and plan learning experience accordingly.
Achieves and maintains functional independence measure
certification.
Schedules his/her patients for treatment, considering
priority.
Maintains accurate records, attendance, progress, and final
di! sposition
Attends and participates in all departmental staff meetings
and training sessions
Plans and presents in-service education programs, when
requested, to the PT section, PM&R staff and other services, as
appropriate.
Performs as a Student Clinical Instructor which includes planning,
scheduling, coordinating, evaluating, and implementing the student affiliation
program.
Acts as a liaison with affiliated colleges and universities,
participating with facility members in evaluation, and revision of program and
curriculum.
Reviews the objectives and goals of the studentÂ's
affiliations, and plans learning experiences accordingly.
Responsible for the physical therapy programs and clinics to
which he/she is assigned.
Achieves and maintains functional independence measure
certification
Documents all notes in a timely manner. Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00am- 4:! 30pm, occasional weekend coverage required
Relocation expenses! and/or incentives have not been authorized. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
You will be rated on the following Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other characteristics (KSAOs) as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY : In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), No person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. You must be proficient in basic written and spoken English in! order to meet the requirements of this position.
BASIC REQUIREMENT :
Degree: Graduate from a degree program in physical therapy from an approved college or university approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). The CAPTE is the only accreditation agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) to accredit entry-level physical therapy program.
Specialized Experience: One year of experience in the same or similar work equivalent to at least the next lower level (GS-09) requiring application of the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position being filled. Candidates for this position must clearly demonstrate in their resume that they possess specialized experience which involves extensive experience in applying physical therapy theory, principles, practices and techniques and in developing and adapting individua! l physical therapy treatment programs.
GS- 09 - Incumbent must! have 1 year of post degree progressively responsible experience equivalent to the next lower grade or a master's degree in physical therapy or a directly related field.
GS-11 - Incumbent must have one year progressively complex experience equivalen to the GS-9; or 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a doctoral degree; or doctoral degree in physical therapy or a directly related field.
Note : Canidates must fully demonstrate the KSAO's.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
References: Input applicable reference and links. For example: VA Handbook 5005/24, Part II, Appendix G12, Physical Therapist QUALIFICATION STANDARD, dated February 18, 2009, and OPM Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific Position at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/IORs/GSO100/0185.htm (or you may use th! e following generic citation) VA Handbook 5005 at http://www.va.gov/ohrm/joblistings/VAQualStds.doc (also available in the local Human Resources Office) and OPM Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific Positions at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/IORs.GS0100/0185.htm .
APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. You can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html . All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency.
Veteran's Preference : When applying for Federal jobs, eligible veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legible copy of DD-214(s) showing all dates of service as well as character of service (honorable, genera! l, etc.). Additionally, veterans with service-connected disability of 1! 0% or more must also submit a copy of their official statement from the Department of Veterans Affairs, or from a branch of the Armed Forces, certifying their service-connected disability and/or their receipt of compensation for service-connected disability.
Veterans with service-connected disability of less than 10%, nonservice-connected disability, and Purple Heart recipients, as-well-as those claiming derived preference for a spouse, widow or widower, or natural mother, should refer to and submit a completed SF 15, "Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference," and required documentation with your application materials.
For more information on Veterans' Preference, go to http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetsinfo.asp . HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Complete application packages will be reviewed to determine if the basic qualifications for this position have been met. A listing of candidates who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forw! arded to the hiring facility where the credentialing and privileging screening process is completed. BENEFITS:
Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. In addition to traditional "dollars and cents" benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help balance work and life. For more information please visit us at http://www.va.gov/jobs/job_benefits/benefits.asp . OTHER INFORMATION:
The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation and be found well-qualified for this vacancy. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibil! ity is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.g! ov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp#ctap .
VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. This is not a guarantee and must be requested in advance.
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If you were eligible to this position, please send us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department Of Veterans Affairs.
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