Physical Therapist Job in Bedford, MA

Summary

This job is open to

• The public

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

Duties

This Physical Therapist position is in the Sensory and Physical Rehabilitation Service at the VA Bedford Healthcare System, located at the Bedford, Massachusetts location. This position is full time at 40 hours per week.

The majority of clinical duties and responsibilities are carried out in the Rehabilitation Clinic with additional services that may be required throughout the medical center.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provides Physical Therapy on the Community Living Center (CLC) units such as subacute rehab and Long Term Care (LTC) for patients with physical and/or functional disabilities limiting independent mobility and function.
  Collaboratives plans independently and develops and implements professional physical therapy practices including patient care, staff development and student clinical education experiences while recognizing cultural diversity.
• Evaluates and provides care management to patients with complex medical conditions; physical, psychosocial and cognitive dysfunction.
• Evaluates and treats patients appropriate to diagnosis and age.
• Uses effective clinical judgment and evidence-based practice characteristics to identify, monitor, and enhance clinical reasoning to minimize errors and enhance patient outcomes.
• Applies highly specialized Physical Therapy skills, concepts, and rehabilitative techniques to meet complex treatment objective for patients whose illness is acute, critical, and/or chronic.
• Has advanced training in the discipline of Physical Therapy through continuing education with certification, specialized experience, and/or general experience in direct patient care.
• Provides direct patient care as assigned according to program requirements.
• Screens patients for physical therapy services for appropriateness, patient goals and rehabilitation potential.
• Independently develops and implements Physical Therapy treatment plans using clinical reasoning and judgment and modifies those plans as a result of changing medical conditions/functional needs.
• Adheres to legal practice standards, including all federal, state and institutional regulations related to patient/client care and fiscal management.
• Utilizes the Ethical Guidelines and Standards of Practice in Physical Therapy.
• Measures, fits and instructs patients for the use of complex adaptive equipment, assistive devices, functional mobility aids, and splints/braces.
• Assists multidisciplinary medical team in coordination of patient's treatment and discharge planning.
• Safely and effectively uses equipment required for patient care using hospital policies and procedures, including appropriate cleaning and disinfection of reusable medical equipment.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures set forth by the medical center.

• This position is in the Excepted Service.
• This position is a NAGE Bargaining Unit position.
• This position is covered by locality-based comparability pay.
• Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held.
• Narrative responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) may be required from the selectee in order to proceed with the appointment.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• 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.
• 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.
• 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).

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 05/27/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12732879.

1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
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.