This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. This vacancy will remain open until filled. The first cut-off date is 11/7/2025. Additional applications will be referred as needed. The incumbent is a staff member of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service of the West Texas VA Health Care System. The position is located in the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service at the Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Abilene, Texas. The incumbent carries a full patient load; is responsible for maintaining appropriate patient record in accordance with Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, VA and JCO policies and standards. In addition, the incumbent attends team rounds or conferences; participates in in-service education activities; student education programs of various levels; and is responsible in maintaining Physical Therapy Clinic section and equipment, reporting hazardous conditions, supply needs etc. The incumbent independently evaluates each patient's functional level, develops and implements treatment plan specific to the patient needs, arranges appropriate, meaningful clinical and educational experiences for students (as needed). Incumbent offers daily support for physical therapists (PT) and supervision/support for physical therapist assistants (PTA) (as needed). Incumbent is required to provide Physical Therapy coverage at any location within the West Texas VA Health Care System (as needed). PTs at this level are responsible for the examination and treatment of Veterans referred to the Physical Therapy Department. Designs, conducts, and evaluates education, experiences within specialty content area for staff members and seeks educational opportunities to enhance the Physical Therapy Department, PM&RS, and the Medical Center. Establishes and maintains contact with other key staff involved in Veteran care via written, telephone, and personal communication on a regular basis at the Medical Center level. Represents the Physical Therapy Department and PM&RS at various clinical and administrative meetings at the discretion of the Supervisor. Offers daily support to PTs and supervision/support to PTAs. Conducts comprehensive Veteran examinations to identify rehabilitation problems and establish treatment goals. Develops and implements treatment plans designed to meet established goals. Evaluates Veteran response to treatment and modifies the treatment plan to provide optimum outcome. Orders appropriate Durable Medical Equipment and instructs Veteran in the safe use of the equipment. Makes recommendations to PCP and Specialty Care. Supervises clinical training experience for PT students but must have minimum of 1-year clinical experience. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm EDRP Authorized: Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of existing pay, higher or unique qualifications, or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Ad-Hoc telework available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: Staff Physical Therapist Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Financial Disclosure Report: Not required You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

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