Physical Therapist (Home Based Primary Care)

Summary NOTE: The 2-page Resume requirement DOES NOT apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to Required Documents below. This position is in the HBPC section of the Geriatric & Extended Care, Dayton VA Medical Center, Dayton, Ohio. The Physical Therapist (PT) who works at this level provides assessment and treatment intervention on an independent basis across the continuum of care and services provided by the Care Line. Responsibilities VA Careers - Physical Therapy: Duties includes but are not limited to: Responsible for the examination and treatment of patients referred to the HBPC. Establishes and maintains contact with other key staff involved in patient care via written, telephone, and personal communication on a regular basis. Conducts comprehensive patient examinations to identify rehabilitation problems and establish treatment goals. Communicates effectively with other internal and external health care providers. Provide education to patients, family members, caregivers, employees, students, and coworkers. Scheduled appointments for assigned patients. Awareness of safety hazards and takes appropriate corrective action. Adheres to infection control programs. Provides training to clinical staff on new techniques and equipment that will assist in the evaluation of the home bound patient. Schedules and completes comprehensive evaluations on patients referred through the program. Work independently in the home solving complex problems relating to Physical Therapy, adapting and modifying the treatment plans, activities, and procedures to meet the needs of the patient with varying degrees of disabilities. Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am- 4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 91501-0/ 91500-0 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Available 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. 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: 2026-02-09