Summary

The Physical Therapist provides a wide range of Veteran services in the Physical Therapy Section of the Extended Care/Rehab Service Line at the VA Clinic in Marshalltown - IA.

Duties

• The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers
• This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest
• As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care - you will operate in a model with three core elements - seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran
• This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community
• This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being
• Major duties include but are not limited to: Treatment duties include varied and extensive evaluations - treatment and documentation - as well as patient/family education
• Establish goals and discharge plans based on evaluation findings and planning with the treatment team - patient - family - and/or significant other
• Develops and carries out physical therapy treatment to meet the individual rehabilitation objectives
• Conduct treatment interventions one on one with individuals or in group settings
• Assess the need for other services and refers as necessary based on evaluation and medical history
• Assess the need for and the patient's ability to use adaptive equipment required to increase the patient's function - independence and safety
• As necessary - orders the appropriate equipment - issues it to patients - and trains them in the proper use of the device(s)
• Independently solves problems not covered by the manuals - adapts and modifies treatment plans - activities and procedures - without supervisory guidance - to meet complex and challenging needs of the patients in rehabilitation
• This individual manages within assigned setting in an independent mode - seeking supervision only in unusual clinical or administrative conditions
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 7:30am to 4:00pm Telework: Ad-hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized