<p>This position is aligned under the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Health Care Group and receives administrative supervision from the Physical therapy supervisor. The incumbent may serve on assigned committees, work groups and other efforts to meet standards of care as identified by Joint Commission on Accreditation. May provide coverage to the PT Department as a whole on an as needed basis. This position is located at the Long Beach VAMC which is a Complex l B facility.</p> <p>Serves as a subject matter expert for physical therapy evaluation and treatment of patients with lymphedema and related lymphedema conditions.</p> <p>Develops competencies relevant to lymphedema management and participates in peer skill reviews including documentation.</p> <p>Initiates and writes physical therapy treatment protocols or standards or work.</p> <p>Develops physical therapy protocols and procedures using current accepted evidence and practice to update programming for patients.</p> <p>Sustains a level of continuing education to be familiar with physical therapy standards for lymphedema practice as well as knowledge of contemporary physical therapy practice across multiple areas.</p> <p>Investigates new technology and/or orthotics as it applies to lymphedema or physical therapy in general.</p> <p>Communicates with Physical Therapy Supervisor on a regular basis on lymphedema services, outcomes, performance improvement, peer review, productivity, documentation, compliance, etc.</p> <p>Is aware of VA Access policies and monitors workload and productivity.</p> <p>Plans and carries out a wide variety of evaluation and treatment techniques for patients with diverse complex musculoskeletal or neurological problems. He/she is able to determine predict rehabilitation potential and functional outcomes for patients who have multiple co-morbidities.</p> <p>Patient evaluations include a medical history and interpretation of appropriate tests and measurements performed.</p> <p>Utilizes evaluation data to plan and implement comprehensive patient treatment programs. Treatment planning requires assessment of surgical precautions with special attention to cardiovascular status, limitations in motion, resisted activity, or weight bearing status.</p> <p>Treatment plans may require frequent modification in response to significant changes in the condition of the patient or their age. A variety of treatment techniques may be employed regarding pain, strength, mobility, balance, transfers, and gait training to obtain the best functional outcomes.</p> <p>Consults are scheduled considering priority and frequency of care. Schedules are coordinated with other members of the treatment team. Flexible attitude will be maintained to allow for unscheduled patients, mentoring, consultation, and special assignments.</p> <p>Incumbent involves the patient, family, significant others, and pertinent health care staff in treatment process by ongoing communication through instruction, demonstration, team conferences, and documentation as appropriate to meet treatment goals.</p> <p>Incumbent requires strong communication skills on a one-to-one basis with patient or part of a group lecture for more than patient or healthcare presenter.</p> <p>Requires strong customer service skills and the ability to interface calmly with patients that have behavior deficits.</p> <p>Tour Information: 0800-1630 - may include weekends and holidays.</p> <p>Telework: Not eligible for Telework</p> <p>Virtual: This is not a virtual position.</p> <p>Functional Statement #: 000000</p> <p>Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized</p> <p>Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized</p> <p>Financial Disclosure Report: Not required</p>