Kinesiotherapist (Drivers Rehabilitation Specialist)

Incumbent serves as a staff Kinesiotherapist for the Physical Medicine ℜhabilitation 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.

Qualifications:

Basic Requirements :

United States Citizenship:

Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency. Kinesiotherapist candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by [38 U.S.C. § 7403 (f). Education. A bachelor's degree [or higher from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program, with a concentration/emphasis in kinesiotherapy. OR a bachelor's degree or higher with a concentration/emphasis in kinesiotherapy or exercise science related field and registered as a kinesiotherapist in good standing with the

COPSKT, OR

a master's degree or higher with a degree in exercise science, kinesiology, human performance or a related field, which has been approved by COPSKT and a certificate verifying completion of a Center of Excellence (COE) Kinesiotherapy clinical training program. The completion of the certificate ensures that COPSKT has approved the degree program as part of the application process for the COE internship.

Note:

Foreign Graduates. Graduates of a foreign program must meet the above requirements if they have a full unrestricted and current registration to practice kinesiotherapy in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States or in the District of Columbia. Must have at a minimum, proof of a degree from an accredited college or university (or foreign equivalent, as verified through an independent credentialing evaluation company). Registration. All applicants must be registered in kinesiotherapy in good standing with the COPSKT Kinesiotherapist, GS-12: Experience. One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following

KSAs:

Ability to coordinate and maintain academic agreements and assignments for student affiliations with universities, colleges, and other academic organizations. Knowledge of contemporary kinesiotherapy across multiple areas of practice and provide clinical guidance to staff kinesiotherapists within the department. Ability to provide consultation to other health care practitioners and outside groups about the practice of kinesiotherapy and areas of expertise. Ability to synthesize (create) clinical processes and practice in order to guide and train the students' clinical/educational experience and skills. Knowledge of AKTA practice guidelines and COPSKT certification requirements. Ability to apply appropriate problem-solving methods and techniques.

Reference:

For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ .