Physical Therapist

Summary NOTE: The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to Required Documents below. Incumbent is a Physical Therapist within the Rehab and Extended Care Service Line of the VA Health Care Center in Fargo, ND. Position is located at the Minot VA Clinic. This position provides therapy services for Veterans within a Primary Care outpatient setting. Responsibilities VA Careers - Physical Therapy: Duties include, but are not limited to: Functions as an independent care provider within the health care team with the ability to make autonomous clinical decisions. Will have knowledge and depth of problem solving skills to develop and modify the treatment programs for individuals who have or may develop impairments,, activity limitations, and participation restrictions related to conditions of the musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiovascular, pulmonary, and/or integumentary systems while considering the effects attributable to unique psychosocial and environmental factors. Expected to interpret finding from examination and evaluation, select appropriate test and measures, and integrates findings into the physical therapy plan of care. Applies thorough evaluation principles to tease out difficult clinical symptoms to establish a diagnosis within the scope of physical therapy and identify the appropriate rehabilitation intervention, including referral to another provider for further consultation as clinically indicated. Determines physical therapy prognosis by incorporating examination findings with the patient's preferences to set clinically appropriate treatment goals, optimize outcomes and maximize functional independence. Exhibits flexibility in problem solving as required by the findings on evaluation. Establishes meaningful therapeutic goals and independently designs a treatment plan to meet the goals established in the most efficient manner. Adapts and modifies treatment programs, as indicated by patient's response to treatment, on an on-going basis to better meet short-term and long-term goals. Completes appropriately timed re-evaluation for the patients and modifies the goals based on the information gained by re-evaluation. Documents initial findings, treatment goals, equipment recommendations, follow-up progress and discharge summary in patient's medical records. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday. 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized 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 (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

Created: 2026-02-02