Physical Therapist

Job Listing ID: 4323742 Job Title: Physical Therapist

Application Deadline: Open Until FilledJob Location: Portland

Date Posted: 08/05/2025Hours Worked Per Week: Not Provided

Shift: Not Provided

Duration of Job: Either Full or Part Time, more than 6 months

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Job Summary:

Summary 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. Responsibilities Duties include but are not limited to: Clinical: 1) The employee is a licensed physical therapist who performs at the full performance level. Uses standard and non-standard methods for evaluating complex cases to identify problems and baseline levels of function. 2) Develops appropriate treatment plans and goals; performs complex treatment Procedures modifying the treatment according to the patient's changing medical condition or because of a variety of severe physical disabilities. 3) Measures, fits and instructs patients for the use of complex adaptive equipment and assistive devices. 4) Effectively communicates, both orally and in writing, and performs required documentations in a timely manner. 5) Employee involves the patient, family members, caregiver, and pertinent health care staff in the treatment process by maintaining effective communication. 6) Employee demonstrates knowledge and skill in communications appropriate to the age of patients served in the work area. The employee possesses knowledge of potential changes in communication skills which may occur in aging patients (potential for diminished hearing, vision, and mental acuity) and is able to compensate for these changes when appropriate to ensure that effective communication has occurred. 7) Employee demonstrates knowledge and skill to provide physical assistance to aging patients, considering potential difficulties with balance and ambulation and the increased possibility of damage or injury to skin and bones. 8) Employee communicates readily with multidisciplinary treatment team advising the team of patient's needs and progress, exchanging discharge planning information with them. This communication through team meetings, ward rounds, written reports, and informal communications, such as personal and telephone conversations. Written communications is accomplished in a timely fashion. 9) Employee is responsible for the care, upkeep and sanitation of equipment used. 10) Customer Service: a) Meet or exceed the needs of customers while supporting VA Mission. b) Consistently communicate and treat customers (veterans, their representatives, visitors, volunteers, and all VA staff), in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner at all times. c) Handle conflict and problems in dealing with any customer constructively, professionally, and appropriately. d) Work effectively with the PMRS team and other health care providers in coordinating the patient's total care. e) Develop the treatment plan in collaboration with the patient, patients' caregivers, and the treatment team members. 11) Population, Age, Developmental and Cultural needs of patients: The primary age of patients treated and cared for are normally at the geriatric level, i.e. 60 years of age or older, although occasionally there may be younger patients between the ages of 18-60 years of age that require care. The position requires the incumbent to possess or develop an understanding of the needs of these types of patients. Sensitivity to the special needs of all patients in respect to age, developmental requirements, and culturally related factors must be consistently achieved. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 0730-1600 Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact...

Job Classification: Physical Therapists

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Job Requirements

Experience Required: See Job Summary

Education Required: NoneMinimum Age: N/A

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