Physical Therapist (Cardiopulmonary Program Coordinator) Job in Seattle, WA

Summary

This job is open to

• Federal employees - Competitive service

  Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales.

• Federal employees - Excepted service

  Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.

• Internal to an agency

  Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

Duties

The incumbent will establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with both cardiac and pulmonary physician teams and departments, with the primary focus on providing evidence-based clinical programming across the continuum of care for pre/post cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programming. The incumbent will spend at least 75% of his/her time performing direct patient care duties related to cardiopulmonary clinical programming, including inpatient, outpatient, and VVC/Telehealth care as applicable. Duties will include:

• Examine and evaluate patients as appropriate for their age and movement system diagnosis to determine current levels of functioning.
• Based on evaluation findings, completes differential diagnosis process. This process provides the physical therapist with a consistent way to screen for systemic diseases and medical conditions that can mimic neuromuscular and musculoskeletal problems.
• Based on evaluation findings, differential diagnosis, and planning with the treatment team, patient/family, and/or significant others, the physical therapist determines prognosis and provides a customized and integrated plan of care to achieve the individual's goal-directed outcomes and eventual discharge plans.
• Develops and carries out physical therapy treatment to meet the individual rehabilitation goals which may include: therapeutic exercises, therapeutic procedures, therapeutic activities, gait training, balance training, neuromuscular re-education, manual therapy, electrical stimulation, modalities, traction, iontophoresis, biofeedback, strength/ endurance training, aquatic therapy techniques, functional mobility skills, wheelchair skills, equipment recommendations, self-care/home management training, and patient/ family education.
• Serves as subject matter expert in the area of geriatrics with an emphasis on cardiopulmonary theory and fundamentals, including evaluating appropriateness of this treatment and treatment strategies in that environment.
• Assess the need for and the patient's ability to use adaptive equipment including ambulatory assistive devices, manual wheelchairs, scooters, TENS units, etc.
• Continuously re-evaluates patient performance making appropriate modifications to the treatment plan as indicated.
• Serves as a professional role model to other PT staff, PT/PTA students, and volunteers by providing efficient and quality patient care.
• Responsible for the coordination of multiple professionals from a variety of disciplines for optimal clinical care and educational programming.
• Implements programs, policies, and procedures to meet program goals, policy, and external accreditation requirements. Monitors outcomes, participates in strategic planning, and implements strategies for continual program improvement.
• Orients patients, medical residents, allied health professionals, community organizations, students and volunteers to the purpose and function of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation within this area of PT service delivery.
• Provides patient and family education relating to each patient's diagnosis, prognosis, treatment plan, and goals established related to movement system, including functional strengths and weaknesses in areas of mobility.
• Independently provides clinical training, supervision, and clinical oversight of Physical Therapy Assistants, physical therapy technicians, and nursing assistants. Will develop and provide individualized clinical training experiences for Physical Therapy Assistants relative to patient care as necessary to ensure individualized treatment plan is completed appropriately.
• Participates in PT, RCS, and interdepartmental staff development programs. Attends scheduled meetings and in-services.
• Provides at least one clinical in-service per year to PT students, PT/RCS staff, or other facility departments or service lines as appropriate.
• Participates in interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary teams to deliver direct patient care. Will positively collaborate, participate, and support all RCS colleagues and team members in achieving patient and team goals in respectful manner.
• Responsible for independently providing assessment and treatment interventions to inpatients and outpatients received through healthcare provider referrals and patient self-referrals.
• Assists RCS PT Service Chief, RCS PT Supervisors and other RCS Program Managers in identifying needs, and designing and implementing cardiopulmonary rehab programs for the department as needed.
• Participates in the collection of data for QI monitors, and outcome measures relating to services provided by PT as assigned by the RCS PT Service Chief, RCS PT Supervisors and other RCS Program Managers.

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.
• 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).
• Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.

• 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.

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 10/10/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12803877.

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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.