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The following standard lists the requirements for appointment as a Physical Therapist (PT) in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), located in ECHCS within the PM&R Service. The position provides Physical Therapy to patients referred to the outpatient clinics throughout Eastern Colorado Healthcare System, specifically for the RMR VAMC outpatient department. The Physical Therapy Outpatient Orthopedic Clinical Specialist is responsible for a comprehensive range of clinical and administrative duties, primarily, but not limited to, the outpatient orthopedic physical therapy clinic. The incumbent will perform and direct physical therapy as their primary assigned duty, completing advanced evaluations and treatment for patients under their scope of practice by utilizing leading-edge and evidence-based methodologies and treatment paradigms. This physical therapist will serve as the subject matter expert and will therefor provide orthopedic clinical practice guidance as applicable to the PMR&S staff: RMR PACT teams and Primary Care providers, residents and interns, by assisting with complex orthopedic cases. This PT will complete other clinical and administrative assigned duties as warranted and deemed necessary by the PMRS OP Supervisor. Other duties include but are not limited to the following: Physical Therapist receives patient caseload through referrals from medical providers. Evaluation includes but is not limited to chart review, medical history. functional tests and measures, pain scale, social needs, and rehabilitation potential, patient and therapy goals with time frames, using standard and non-standard measures to assess the level of patient function. Physical Therapist develops and implements a treatment plan to meet the individual treatment needs. Treatment plan would be as described above. This therapist 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: consult screening results, potential goals, expected outcomes in te1ms of function, and/or discharge summary including outcome of goals, as well as equipment provided, and education given to patient and family. 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. 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. Therapy services will be provided to an adult population of patients. The therapist's 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 suppo11ing the VA missions. Incumbent is responsible to manage consults received for Outpatient Physical Therapy, and assist to assign coverage with fellow outpatient therapists, on a need basis within the department. Serves as liaison with Medical Support Staff (MSA) to ensure clinic scheduling is accurate. Provides mentoring and teaching as faculty for Orthopedic Residents and assists Residency Program Director with review and updates to curriculum. Provides teaching as Affiliate Faculty for Doctor of Physical Therapy program including Orthopedic/Musculoskeletal Labs. and Capstone Course Instructor. Provides research contribution and participation in collaboration with local university affiliated Physical Therapy programs. Assists with monitoring and evaluation of clinically appropriate treatment programs with great autonomy as well as, the ability to provide professional oversight and consultation for staff therapists. Handles phone calls from physician providers about individual patients, serves as a liaison with medical center providers, and manages the daily needs of staff/physician communication. Participates in weekly meetings with the PT supervisor as appropriate. Assists in physical therapy program development, outcome measures, and strategic planning for the department. Work Schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday Telework: Not available Virtual/Remote: This is not a virtual/remote position. Benefits: Not available for this position Type of Appointment :Temporary - Not to exceed 9/30/2022 Position Title/Functional Statement #:Physical Therapist - Clinical Specialist/PD518930 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized EDRP Authorized: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required