Physical Therapist - Chronic Pain Rehabilitation Program

The incumbent will coordinate with the Chief of Anesthesia Pain Management(APMS), the Chronic Pain Rehabilitation Program (CPRP) Medical Director to ensure that both medical and administrative issues effecting patient care and the general operations of the program are addressed. Incumbent is responsible for coordinating, developing, implementing and evaluating activities of the CPRP program in APMS.

The clinical coordinator is assigned the responsibilities of Team Leader of various disciplines: physical therapy, occupational therapy, kinesiotherapy, speech, psychologist etc; assisting Medical Director in planning, developing, and implementing effective treatment protocols for clinic in delivering interdisciplinary team services within the CPRP program. The CPRP Clinical Coordinator plans, directs, develops, implements, maintains and provides leadership, and strategic direction for veterans referred to the CPRP within VANTHCS. This assignment requires administrative direction and decision-making skills, but does not necessarily require formal supervisory responsibility for personnel. The clinical coordinator is responsible for mentoring, training and coordinating clinical assignments for multiple professionals comprising an interdisciplinary team (physicians, therapists, nursing, psychologist, primary care providers and others). In the capacity of a clinical specialist, the incumbent performs clinical, consultative, educational and related research functions according to principles of cooperative interdisciplinary team organization and administration. Day to day programmatic oversight will be provided by the designated CPRP Medical Director; however, the incumbent must be comfortable making independent decisions in regard to CPRP program coordination and client care. Within the interdisciplinary team, case management judgments are made in consultation with appropriate staff members regarding cases of unusual complexity. The incumbent tracks CPRP data on an ongoing basis. Duties Clinical Practice & Case Management - Performs comprehensive functional assessments, including medical record review and preadmission screening. - Ensures timely consults, evaluations, interventions, and follow-up across all CPRP disciplines. - Coordinates admission criteria, intake workflows, and individualized plans of care. - Adjusts care plans based on Veteran response and collaborates with specialists on complex cases. - Oversees discharge planning, transitions of care, and completion of post-discharge functional assessments. - Maintains high-quality, timely documentation in the EMR consistent with regulatory standards. Interdisciplinary Team Facilitation - Delegates tasks and consults appropriately to ensure efficient, high-quality care. - Conducts staff meetings with clinical and administrative partners to address operational challenges and optimize care pathways. - Resolves interpersonal or professional conflicts; escalates issues when needed. - Supports equipment and supply readiness by coordinating with logistics and AO staff. Data, Performance Measures & Compliance - Collaborates with the APMS AO to collect and monitor CPRP performance data, including FSOD. - Maintains logs, dashboards, and SharePoint resources to support transparency and real-time oversight. - Tracks key indicators such as throughput, wait times, completion rates, and functional outcomes. - Prepares reports for leadership, quality councils, and accreditation readiness, and supports action planning and improvement cycles. Administration & Stakeholder Engagement - Screens and identifies Veterans appropriate for CPRP and coordinates prescreening and referrals. - Serves as a primary CPRP point of contact within the facility, VISN, and other VA sites. - Participates in APMS and VANTHCS improvement initiatives; evaluates program effectiveness using data analysis. - Ensures timely documentation of all service contacts in accordance with regulatory requirements. Education & Staff Development - Assesses learning needs and contributes to staff development through mentorship, in-services, and orientation. - Maintains up-to-date knowledge in chronic pain rehabilitation and evidence-based practices through continuing education. - Meets mandatory training requirements and models best practices for evaluation and exercise prescription. Research & Evidence-Based Practice - Supports and participates in research activities related to pain rehabilitation. - Promotes evidence-based assessment, outcome measurement, and exercise prescription across the interdisciplinary team. VA Careers - Physical Therapy: https://youtube.com/embed/Gi2hoFqIoqY Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #:00000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

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 identification 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.

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Failure to provide transcript may result in non-referral of your application if your education cannot be verified. Must meet at least one of the requirements below: (1) Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy AND five (5) years of progressively independent experience as a physical therapist. (2) Master's degree in Physical Therapy AND two (2) years of progressively independent experience as a physical therapist. (3) Doctorate degree in physical therapy. NOTE: Individuals must be a graduate of a Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) accredited college or university. The CAPTE is the only accreditation agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) to accredit entry-level physical therapy programs. Verification of accredited programs may be obtained from the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) at www.apta.org. Note: If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.