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Summary
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Summary
This position is for a Physical Therapist PT in the Veterans Health Administration VHA ECHCS within the PM&R Service. This position provides Physical Therapy evaluation and treatment to patients throughout Eastern Colorado Healthcare System. Services may be provided on an inpatient or outpatient basis depending upon the needs of the service and the therapists experience.
Overview
Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 02262026 to 08262026 Salary 15 to - 85 fee basis Inpatient Acute Care Evaluation Session 45 Outpatient Evaluation Session 55 Treatment 15 treatment code billed SCID Evaluation 85 Pay scale & grade GS 00 Location 3 vacancies in the following location Aurora CO Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Not required Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Temporary Work schedule Intermittent Service Excepted Promotion potential None Job family Series 0633 Physical Therapist Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive NS Low Risk Trust determination process Credentialing Suitability Fitness Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No Announcement number CBSU-12896460-26-TS Control number 859071500
Help
Accepting applications Open & closing dates 02262026 to 08262026 Salary 15 to - 85 fee basis Inpatient Acute Care Evaluation Session 45 Outpatient Evaluation Session 55 Treatment 15 treatment code billed SCID Evaluation 85 Pay scale & grade GS 00 Location 3 vacancies in the following location Aurora CO Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Not required Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Temporary Work schedule Intermittent Service Excepted Promotion potential None Job family Series 0633 Physical Therapist Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive NS Low Risk Trust determination process Credentialing Suitability Fitness Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No Announcement number CBSU-12896460-26-TS Control number 859071500
Duties
Receives patient caseload through referrals from medical providers. Evaluation includes but is not limited to:
Develops and implements a treatment plan to meet the individual treatment needs. Keeps the medical team providers informed regarding outcomes of treatment through a variety of communication means. Documents in CPRS for each patient by established policy, including but not limited to:
Complies with requirements to maintain prosthetic equipment supplies, providing necessary documentation of equipment provided to patients and obtaining stock replacement of equipment issued.
Carries a full patient caseload, accepting new patient consults as referred by medical providers. Caseload will be outpatient Physical Therapy referrals and/or Direct access direct scheduled patients.
Considers age and developmental level, gender, education, cultural background, and socioeconomic medical and functional status when providing Physical Therapy services.
Is aware of signs and symptoms of abuse or neglect and reports to the appropriate authorities.
Therapists level of responsibility in the physical therapy program is with complete independence and is responsible for maintaining high professional standards.
The therapist displays courtesy, civility, and constructive behavior and expresses empathy for the legitimate needs and concerns of others.
The therapist will meet the needs of customers while supporting the VA missions.
Responsible in helping triage of all consults received and working with MSA to schedule into multiple clinics as needed.
Therapist works to increase access to care through use of walk-in clinic partnering with local PACT teams and providers.
Education
Completes annual mandatory training classes by hospital policy and practices the information learned to correct deficiencies and maintain a safe environment.
Assists the CCCE in arranging and providing educational experiences for Physical Therapy students that affiliate with this facility, providing a suitable learning environment for the student by assisting the student when necessary and maintaining communication with the Physical Therapy Advisor from the Physical Therapy program.
The therapist assists with the assessment of the students performance to evaluate capabilities to function as a Physical Therapist.
Attends Continuing Education for Physical Therapists annually to maintain a high level of professional competence, knowledge, and skill, learn new treatment techniques, and explore new theories. Shares the knowledge with Physical Therapy staff.
Administrative
The physical therapist is directly responsible to the ECHCS local Supervisor of Physical Therapy in the department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Services (PM&R).
Although the therapist is expected to make individual patient decisions with autonomy, the therapist is expected to perform as part of the overall PM&R team.
Participates in Program Improvement work groups and has a working knowledge of Departmental Program Improvement projects.
Participates in multidisciplinary meetings as appropriate.
Participates in PM&R staff meetings and Physical therapy staff meetings as established.
Participates in Joint Commission CARF environmental rounds and other survey readiness activities as required.
Requirements
Citizenship Citizen of the United States Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
English Language Proficiency Orthotists, prosthetists, or orthotist-prosthetists must be proficient in spoken and written as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402d.
Education and Experience The individual must meet at least one of the requirements below:
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application resume C.V. and/or supporting documentation will be verified.
Additional Information
Fee Basis Rate & Service Inpatient Acute Care Evaluation Session 45 Outpatient Evaluation Session 55 Treatment 15 treatment code billed SCID Evaluation 85
Physical Requirements Physical Therapy is a vocation that requires regular and recurring physical exertion with long periods of standing, bending, walking, and periods of assisting patients with transfers.
This hospital has a policy of NO PATIENT LIFT, meaning that mechanical lifts are available to assist with safe patient transfers without lifting patients directly.
Demonstration of various physical therapy procedures requires good physical conditioning.
Physical therapy also requires manual dexterity to manipulate tools and equipment with activities such as assembling equipment with the use of hand tools such as screwdriver or pliers and power tools such as a power chop saw.
Pre-placement and periodic physical examinations are required for hybrid occupations to ensure workers are placed in positions where they can perform the essential functions of their job considering their physical, mental, and emotional capacities without endangering their health or the health of their coworkers.
See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.
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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.
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