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Summary

The Physical Therapist (Pain Clinical Specialist) position independently provides assessment and treatment interventions to Veteran patients received through healthcare provider referrals and patient self-referrals. They will independently plan, develop, and implement comprehensive, complex treatment programs for individual patients or groups of patients to relieve pain, restore or enhance performance, and maximize ability to function as independently as possible

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• Demonstrates a high degree of independence and professional judgment in planning and executing treatment programs to meet complex treatment objectives for the population of the Pain Program.
• Perform 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.
• Exercises originality in solving problems not covered by this guide, makes innovative adaptations of the clinical procedures herein to meet the complex and highly varying needs of the patient population described above and advises all other health care team members and students in this regard.
• Interpret findings from examination, diagnostic studies / medical tests and, during evaluation, select appropriate clinical tests and measures, and then integrate findings into the physical therapy plan of care.
• Establish 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.
• Determine physical therapy prognosis by incorporating examination findings with the patient's preferences for meaningful level of function in order to set clinically appropriate treatment goals and optimize outcomes.
• Select appropriate equipment needed to substitute for loss of function or to substitute for limited function of individuals they treat.
• Practice autonomously, making recommendations and referrals to other medical specialties / services as clinically indicated during ongoing assessment of patients under their care.
• Provide and documents evaluation, goals, treatment plans, and appropriate modification of treatment for each patient.
• Provides appropriate complementary and alternative therapies.
• Able to analyze situations, make good decisions, recognize priorities, and report pe1iinent information to supervisors in a timely manner.
• Follow adopted policies and procedures.
• Manage a reasonably assigned patient workload and complete required documentation in a timely manner.
• Respond to sudden increase in workload with reasonable prioritization and minimal loss of productivity.
• Delegate appropriate tasks to supportive personnel.
• Utilize active listening skills with patients, families, peers, and public.
• Communicate concise, appropriate, and necessary patient information to health team members, sharing care responsibilities.
• Seek out continuing education activities related to position.
• Participates in regular team meetings, verbal and written communication and consultation amongst team members in order to guide and evaluate the work of the multi-disciplinary Pain Specialty Program. Collaboration with the team is necessary to develop a cohesive treatment plan for this complex patient population.
• Shares knowledge and expertise about the scope of physical therapy practice and services provided to the Pain Management Program population within the medical center and community. This is provided through direct consultation, mentorship, development of in-services and clinical training and leading by example.
• Actively participates in program development for the Pain Management Program to improve efficiency and quality of care provided to patients.
• Perform general assignments in any / all areas where physical therapy services are deemed necessary.

Work Schedule : Monday thru Thursday 7 : 00am-5 : 30 pm

Telework : AD-HOC

Virtual : This is not a virtual position.

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Relocation / Recruitment Incentives : Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS) : Not Authorized

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Conditions of employment

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider :

Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications

NOTE : THE 2-PAGE RESUME REQUIREMENT DOES NOT APPLY TO THIS OCCUPATIONAL SERIES. FOR MORE INFORMATION, REFER TO REQUIRED DOCUMENTS BELOW.

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.

Basic Requirements :

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy AND five 5 years of progressively independent experience as a physical therapist. OR

NOTE. Individuals who have or have had multiple licenses and had any such license revoked for professional misconduct, professional incompetency or substandard care, or who surrendered such license after receiving written notice of potential termination of such license by the state for professional misconduct, professional incompetence, or substandard care, are not eligible for appointment to the position unless such revoked or surrendered license is fully restored (38 U.S.C 7402(f)). Effective November 30, 1999, this is a requirement for employment. This requirement does not apply to licensed physical therapists on VA rolls as of November 30, 1999, provided the individual maintains a continuous appointment and is not disqualified for employment by any subsequent revocations or voluntary surrenders of State license, registration or certification.

May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).

Grade Determinations :

GS- 13 Physical Therapist (Clinical Specialist)

Experience : In addition to meeting the basic requirements, one year of progressively complex experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level and one of the following :

1. Evidence of a minimum of 2,000 hours of clinical practice directly in the specialty area. This time must be between the past two and five years; OR

2. Board Certification in the specialty area recognized by the ABPTS; OR

3. Completion of a fellowship program; or 4. An additional advanced degree in a related field.

Preferred Experience : Specialty experience caring for patients living with chronic pain.

Reference : For more information on this qualification standard, please visit

The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-13.

Physical Requirements : Light to heave lifting (under 15 pounds to over 45 pounds), light to heave carrying (under 15 pounds to over 45 pounds), straight pulling, pulling hand over hand, pushing, reaching over shoulder, use of fingers, both hands required, walking, standing, repeat bending, both legs required, ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously, specific visual requirement (far 20 / 50 : 20 / 100), hearing (aid may be permitted). Environmental factors : outside and inside, working around machinery with moving parts, working closely with others, working alone.

Education

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 : 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 :

Additional information

Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave : Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.

VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.

If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.

Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration / Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA / OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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