Summary The physical therapist's primary function is direct patient care in the Physical Therapy Section of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service (PM&RS) at the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System (VAAAHS), which is a complex 1b medical center. Responsibilities VA Careers - Physical Therapy: https://youtube.com/embed/Gi2hoFqIoqY FUNCTIONS OR SCOPE OF ASSIGNED DUTIES Coordinates the outpatient, VVC and Home Based Pulmonary Rehab (HBPR) programs regarding goal planning and discharge planning needs. Ensures that all new cases are assigned to a physical therapy team member. Attends multidisciplinary care rounds and program planning meetings. Is responsible for independently providing assessment and treatment interventions to inpatients and outpatients received through healthcare provider referrals and patient self- referrals. Performs examinations and evaluations of individuals who have or may develop impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions related to conditions of the musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiovascular, pulmonary, and/or integumentary systems while considering the effects attributable to unique personal and environmental factors. Interpreting findings from examination, diagnostic studies/medical tests and, during evaluation, select appropriate clinical tests and measures. Establishing a diagnosis within the scope of physical therapy and identify the appropriate intervention to treat and/or refer to another provider for further consultation when needed. Practicing autonomously, making recommendations and referrals to other medical specialties/services as clinically indicated during ongoing assessment of patients under their care. Provides a minimum of one (1) in-service education program per year to the physical therapy department. Conducts competency training/testing for staff performing cardiopulmonary physical therapy evaluation and treatment. The Cardiopulmonary Specialist will collaborate with Cardiology and Pulmonary Physicians for consult referrals and patient triage. The Cardiopulmonary Specialist (CPS) serves as the subject matter expert for the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department. The CPS demonstrates the following Knowledge Skills and Abilities: Advanced knowledge and expert skill in a range of specialized interventions and treatment modalities used in the cardiopulmonary area of physical therapy. Ability to teach and mentor medical center staff in the cardiopulmonary content area of physical therapy. Ability to guide the work of a multi-disciplinary team in cardiopulmonary content area of physical therapy. Advanced knowledge and expert skill to perform and interpret specialized procedures and tests in evaluating the treatment outcomes in the cardiopulmonary specialty content area. Advanced knowledge and expert skill to perform and interpret specialized procedures and tests in evaluating the treatment outcomes in the assigned specialty content area. CLINICAL According to department policies, incumbent is authorized to perform complex examination and treatment of patients representing a wide scope of ages and diagnoses, rendering varied modalities inherent in their profession. Patient Evaluation- Demonstrates the advanced knowledge and skills necessary to provide treatment appropriate to patients despite complexity served on his/her assigned unit. Demonstrates knowledge of the changes associated with the aging/disease processes as well as possesses the ability to assess the patient's status to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/ser age-related, physical, psychosocial, and cultural needs. Patient Treatment- After initial evaluation of patient, formulates progressive treatment plans and goals, and is responsible for implementation, modification, and documentation of the treatments. Apply advanced treatment methodologies and treatment theories in the provision of care to a vast array of functional impairment and patients, as well as provide clinical practice guidance for other staff physical therapists. Interdisciplinary Relationships- Communicates with, consults, and works cooperatively with other VA disciplines, to provide comprehensive patient care. Requires advanced knowledge of contemporary physical therapy across a varied area of practice with the ability to apply this advanced knowledge to provide guidance to staff physical therapists within the department. Patient-Family Counseling/Education- Consults with patients and their families through patient/family education, training and advising them in the nature of their disability or disease in home programs and post hospital adjustment. Documentation- documentation includes completion of consultation, initial notes, testing results, progress notes, discharge notes and treatment plans, patient education in accordance with policies (P.T., VA, Joint Commission) for content and timeliness. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm Telework: Ad-hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 93291-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. You may be required to serve a trial period. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Qualifications Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Education and experience. The individual must meet at least one of the requirements below: (1) Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy AND five (5) years of progressively independent experience as a physical therapist. (2) Master's degree in Physical Therapy AND two (2) years of progressively independent experience as a physical therapist. (3) Doctorate degree in physical therapy. Foreign Graduates. Graduates of foreign physical therapy programs meet the requirements in subparagraph 3b if they have a full unrestricted and current license to practice physical therapy in a State, Territory or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. The Foreign Credentialing Commission on Physical Therapy (FCCPT) is a non-profit organization created to assist the United States (U.S.) Citizenship and Immigration Services (formerly INS) and U.S. state licensing authorities by evaluating the credentials of Foreign Educated Physical Therapists (FEPTs) who wish to immigrate and work in the U.S. Although the licensing of physical therapists in the U.S. is a right and responsibility of each jurisdiction, foreign educated individuals must undergo an educational credentials assessment for substantial equivalency to the first professional degree in the US. The Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) is committed to protect the public and to provide leadership within the field and practice of physical therapy. FSBPT's Foreign Educated Standards Committee has developed standards th
