Fee Basis- Physical Therapist
What you'd do
FEE BASIS Physical Therapist - compensation is paid by CPT CODE PERFORMED per shift. This position is a Not to exceed 1 year. this position Expires 09/30/2027
Major duties
The Staff Physical Therapist is assigned to the Physical Therapy Department within Pain Management and Rehabilitation Service (PM&RS) at the VA Northern Indiana Health Care System (VANIHCS). Incumbent has the ability to use professional knowledge effectively and must possess initiative, tact, resourcefulness, and good judgment in exercising authority. The Staff Therapist is responsible for completing neuromusculoskeletal evaluations and treatments. They are required to apply evaluation methodologies and treatment theories in the provision of care to a vast array of functional impairments and patients. VA Careers - Physical Therapy: https://youtube.com/embed/Gi2hoFqIoqY Duties assigned:- Responsible for the examination and treatment of patients referred to the Physical Therapy Department. Work Schedule: Fee basis- Intermittent hours per week 730-4pm
What you need to qualify
Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. 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. 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: NA Preferred Experience: 1-2 years preferred experience as a Physical Therapist. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: Must be physically, mentally and emotionally able to efficiently perform the essential functions of the position without hazard to themselves or others. Must have usable vision, color vision, hearing, or speech. However, these impairments will not automatically disqualify an applicant for appointment. The loss of any of these functions may be compensated for by the satisfactory use of a prosthesis or mechanical aid. Must be able to sit, stand, bend, twist and lift/push/pull up to 40pounds
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