Kinesiotherapist Job in Nashville, TN

Summary

This job is open to

• The public

  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

MAJOR DUTIES include but are not limited to:

• Independently interpret the physician treatment plan and evaluate patients using standard and nonstandard procedures and techniques appropriate for diagnosis to establish a baseline function.
• Will design an exercise treatment plan based on their analysis of initial patient assessment, chart review, six-minute walk test (performed prior to discharge) and patient preferences and goals.
• Physical ability assessments include screening for cardiac risk factors that would influence ability to actively participate and ensure necessary work-up prior to program start.
• Performs an initial patient interview including assessment for admitting diagnosis, present illness and clinical status, current signs and symptoms, past medical history, social history, employment status, risk factors for coronary artery disease and chronic diseases, comorbidities, alcohol or substance abuse and identification of support systems for future health behavior change and medical issues and performing six-minute walk test.
• Monitor patient use of home equipment and their physical response to exercise, including documentation of adverse events as necessary.
• Physical response to exercise will include time, heart rate, blood pressure, symptoms and rate of perceived exertion (RPE) recorded by patient.
• Works effectively with patient family/team members and other health care providers in meeting patient treatment goals.
• Consults with program director and supervisor for coordination and collaboration of patient care.
• Performs an initial chart review to verify diagnosis and current medical status, identify cardiovascular risk factors in order to begin planning education and interventions and determine the existence of any comorbidities or complications that may increase the risk of a recurrent cardiac event.
• Develop and implement ongoing, individualized therapy treatment programs. Treatment programs will include measurable or time specific goals with reevaluation and alteration of treatment plan as necessary based upon patient progress, specific needs and cultural diversity.
• Evaluate daily log maintained by patient. Incumbent will use this information to modify and optimize exercise plan to achieve stated goals.
• Incumbent will be responsible for all Cardiac Rehab administrative duties, including scheduling all appointments, comprising of initial patient interview as well as all follow-up appointments to complete the program, as well as completing all encounters, progress notes and consults associated with the Cardiac Rehab program.
• Compile and submit Cardiac Rehab program progress, participation and status reports as established by supervisor.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• You may be required to serve a probationary period.
• 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.
• Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Required Documents

How to Apply

All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 05/01/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12718599.

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2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.

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NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.