Functions as a Kinesiotherapist Driver Rehabilitation Specialist in a multidisciplinary setting, assuring that a complete range of skills are utilized for a diverse patient population at the Salisbury VAHCS inpatient and outpatient clinics; performs all KT functions up to the full performance level of the position. The Kinesiotherapist Clinical Specialist, (KT) performs patient care in the outpatient clinics for Driver's Rehabilitation (25%), and to include (75%) in related areas: the Fitness Center(s), acute and sub-acute care settings. The acute care includes the medical-surgical areas of the hospital, and the sub-acute care area includes the Community Living Center and inpatient Fitness Center. This will include physical assessment and treatment of patients and the implementation of patient care programs in accordance with the SVAMC Rehabilitation Medicine Service Plan of Care policy. The therapist will work closely with other staff from multiple disciplines and specialties within the VA Medical Center, as well as with patients and their families to provide a comprehensive, cohesive and cooperative approach to patient care. Incumbent serves as a staff Kinesiotherapist for the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Service. The position requires a VA Certification course in Driver's rehabilitation and/or an ADED certification that functions independently and receives guidance and direction from the Supervisor of Kinesiotherapy only in special and unique situations. Incumbent will serve as a subject matter expert in the content specialty area. The primary function of this position is evaluation and treatment of patients referred to Kinesiotherapy with needs pertaining to Driving assessment and /or equipment evaluation for adaptive needs to promote Driving and/ or egress/ingress independence. When providing patient care the incumbent performs the full range of functions stated below for adult and older adult patients. The incumbent will also have full knowledge of all Kinesiotherapy programs and required to work half days assigned to an additional clinic deemed necessary for sustaining patient care. GS-12: Individuals in this assignment may serve as a member of or consultant to a multidisciplinary or specialty care team. Individuals in this assignment serve as a consultant and educator to less experienced staff members. Typical assignments include, but are not limited to, providing technical oversight necessary for accomplishing the work of the organizational unit; planning, directing, and distributing the work to lower level KTs and/or other rehabilitation assistants; providing feedback to supervisor on technical aspects of work; resolving informal employee complaints; instructing and training KTs on new equipment and/or procedures; and independently performing treatment on more complex patient issues. Performs independent patient evaluations using appropriate standard and non-standard tests and independently develops and implements Kinesiotherapy treatment programs for patients with multiple complex diagnoses & disabilities. The incumbent is able to modify and adapt treatment programs when appropriate. The incumbent is able to work independently and effectively with other members of the team, families, and friends of patients. The incumbent is able to document patient status and progress independently. Actively participates in his/her own professional development maintaining an appropriate level of education as required by AKTA Standards. The incumbent assists in the training and supervision of part-time and full-time student affiliates. The incumbent provides necessary guidance and direction to students and volunteers assigned to the clinic. Administrative: Assists in the maintenance of the clinic and exhibits good safety practices following proper safety policies and procedures per VA, JCAHO, CARF, OSHA and PM&RS, etc. for infection control, equipment safety etc. Is independent in daily time management to allow adequate time for patient care, administrative tasks, statistics and patient care conferences. The Incumbent participates in quality assurance projects. Participates or coordinates program development for special programs. May be asked to functions in the absences of the Supervisor as a Lead KT for lower level staff who provides the full range The Incumbent serves as mentor to other therapists for evaluation and treatment of patients in the specialty or program area. The Incumbent provides in-services and clinical training programs in the specialty or program area of KT assignments. Tour of Duties: Candidates will work Monday-Friday from 0800-1630HRS