The Muskogee VA, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service is currently recruiting for a Physical Therapist in the Pain Clinic. This position requires the selectee to drive between Muskogee and Tulsa VA's and requires a current, unrestricted state issued drivers license. 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. Citizenship. Candidates must be a citizen of the United States. 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. or (2) Master's degree in Physical Therapy AND two (2) years of progressively independent experience as a physical therapist. or (3) Doctorate degree in physical therapy. NOTE: Prior to 1995 the terminal degree for PT's was either a bachelors or master's degree. In 1995 CAPTE accredited all baccalaureate, master's, and Doctor of Physical Therapy terminal degree programs. Effective 2002, CAPTE changed its scope of accrediting activities of PT education programs to include only those programs that culminate in post-baccalaureate degrees(eliminating the baccalaureate degree). Effective 2015, professional physical therapy education programs have only offered the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree to all new students. NOTE: Individuals must be a graduate of a Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) accredited college or university. 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 programs. Verification of accredited programs may be obtained from the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) at www.apta.org. or (4) 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 that represent "best practices" in evaluation services. The Credentials Evaluation Standards were developed with input from the physical therapy credentialing agencies that are licensed to use FSBPT's Coursework Tool. Licensure. Individuals hold a full, current, and unrestricted license to practice physical therapy in a State, Territory or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. Non-licensed PTs, who otherwise meet the basic requirements in this standard, may be given a temporary appointment as a graduate PT at the GS-11 grade level under the authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 (a)(1)(D) for a period not-to-exceed two years from the date of employment on the condition that such PT provide care only under the supervision of a PT who is licensed. Failure to obtain licensure during that period is justification for termination of the temporary appointment. 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. English Language Proficiency. must be proficient in written and spoken English GRADE REQUIREMENTS GS-11 Physical Therapist (Entry) Education, Experience, and Licensure. None beyond the basic requirements. (NOTE: See exception to licensure requirement in subparagraph 3c above.) GS-12 Physical Therapist (Full Performance Level) Education, Experience and Licensure. In addition to the basic requirements, candidates must possess one year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level, hold a valid unrestricted state license and demonstrate all the KSAs below: Demonstrated Knowledge Skills and Abilities: 1. Ability to make autonomous clinical decisions in a Direct Access environment. This includes ability to independently evaluate and treat patients who seek physical therapy services. 2. Skill in performing 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 psychosocial and environmental factors. 3. Ability to interpret findings from examination and evaluation, select appropriate test and measures, and integrate findings into the physical therapy plan of care for the full range of patient populations. 4. Ability to establish a diagnosis within the scope of physical therapy and identify the appropriate rehabilitation intervention, including referral to another provider for further consultation as clinically indicated. 5. Ability to determine physical therapy prognosis by incorporating examination findings with the patient's preferences in order to set clinically appropriate treatment goals, optimize outcomes and maximize functional independence. 6. Ability to independently provide clinical oversight of Physical Therapy Assistants as well as students on clinical affiliations who are in Doctoral PT Programs or PTA Programs Preferred Experience: Experience in a Pain Clinic and must be willing to drive between Muskogee and Tulsa. Reference: VA Handbook 5005/99 Part II, appendix G12 This position is being announced a the GS-11 / 12 and the full performance level of this position is a GS-12. Physical Requirements: Able to meet the physical demands for the position, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Must have a good manual dexterity. Must be able to express or exchange ideas by means of spoken or written word. Must be able to view and read information on computer screens. ["VA Careers - Physical Therapy: https://youtube.com/embed/Gi2hoFqIoqY Duties: The Physical Therapist is assigned to the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service (PM&RS) at the Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System and provides physical therapy services specifically as part of the EOVAHCS Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) Pain Program. Is an independent member of the EOVAHCS CARA Pain Team providing rehabilitative approach to Veterans referred for pain issues.\n- Participates in Pain Interdisciplinary Team Staffing and Pain Program clinics.\n- Promotes active treatment approaches to facilitate collaborative self-management of pain issues.\n- Develops active treatment plans to improve pain, mobility, function and quality of life to Veterans with pain issues.\n- Provides evaluation of spine conditions\n- Independently providing assessment and treatment interventions of spine conditions for Veterans within the health care system.\n- Guided by differential diagnoses, PTs perform examinations and evaluations of individuals who have or 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.\n- Triages pain consults to appropriate rehabilitative specialties.\n- Interpret findings from examination, diagnostic studies/medical tests and, during evaluation, develop and select appropriate clinical tests and measures, and then integrate findings into the physical therapy plan of care for the full range of patient populations.\n- 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 and develop clinically appropriate treatment goals and optimize outcomes. - Coordinates scheduling for all consults for new patients.\n- Coordinates with other sections and other services in PT treatment, treatment scheduling, and delivery of care.\n- Serves as a consultant to PT staff and other hospital personnel in evaluating and planning PT treatment.\n- Resolves problems that interfere with delivery of PT services.\n- Individuals may perform ancillary assignments as deemed appropriate given the needs of the Service/Facility on an occasional basis, where the amount of work is not substantial (less than 25% of the duty time).\n- Uses knowledge of evidence-based PT practice in clinical decision making. Utilizes creative thinking techniques in order to assess difficult clinical situations and exhibit flexibility in problem solving as required.\n- Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, with patients, families, professionals, and other treatment team members including equipment vendors and prosthetics.\n- Provides patient and family training in safe operation and maintenance of therapy home equipment.\n- Maintains proper medical documentation and statistical records.\n- Supervises and instructs subordinate personnel as directed and/or as needed.\n- Participates in professional and departmental development. Including in-service education. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 pm.\nCompressed/Flexible: Not available Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.\nFunctional Statement #: 000000/Physical Therapist.\nFinancial Disclosure Report: Not required"]