Summary Provides advanced kinesiotherapy services for Veterans in weight management programs. Independently evaluates and treats complex physical and metabolic conditions to improve movement, function, and overall health. Designs evidence-based exercise and rehabilitation plans, educates patients and staff, mentors peers, ensures program quality, and develops new approaches to enhance efficiency and patient outcomes across the VISN. Responsibilities Evaluate Veterans to assess movement, function, and overall health needs related to weight and metabolic conditions. Design and deliver individualized kinesiotherapy treatment plans to improve mobility, endurance, and quality of life. Use evidence-based exercise and rehabilitation methods to help Veterans reach functional goals. Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans based on clinical findings and outcomes. Educate Veterans and caregivers on safe exercise, movement techniques, and healthy habits to support weight management. Provide advanced clinical reasoning for complex cases involving multiple physical and psychological conditions. Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate comprehensive care. Conduct functional testing, including strength, balance, mobility, and cardiovascular endurance assessments. Train and mentor staff, students, and volunteers in kinesiotherapy techniques and weight management principles. Lead program development and introduce new treatment approaches based on current research. Evaluate and recommend prosthetics, orthotics, and adaptive equipment to support patient independence. Maintain documentation, track outcomes, and contribute to quality improvement efforts. Ensure compliance with safety standards, policies, and accreditation requirements. Manage supplies and equipment to support daily clinical operations. Participate in administrative duties, meetings, and performance reporting to support service goals. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm Telework: Available, ad-hoc only, in accordance with agency policies 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. 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 (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). 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 "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. 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. 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. Foreign Graduates. Graduates of a foreign program must meet the requirements in subparagraph 3b 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. They 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. English Proficiency. Kinesiotherapist candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f). This position is above the full performance level, so there are no grandfathering provisions applicable to the qualification standards. Grade Determinations: Kinesiotherapist (Clinical Specialist), GS-12 Experience. One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11). Examples of experience include but are not limited to independently conducting assessments and developing treatment plans to the complexity of the diagnosis or disability using appropriate functional tests and measurements according to established evidence-based professional practices. Providing integrated and progressive skilled rehabilitative treatment modalities across the continuum of care. Duties may include, but are not limited to, any of the following: pre-habilitation, acute, sub-acute, transitional, home-based, post rehabilitative, and wellness programs. Administer musculoskeletal, neurological, ergonomic, biomechanical, psychological, and task specific functional tests and measures in order to reach maximum outcomes. Coordinate and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care, employ multiple treatment approaches and to accomplish complex treatment objectives. The kinesiotherapist may have performed duties such as, accurately test, analyze, evaluate, and record measurements of vitals, muscular strength, endurance, range of motion, coordination, static/dynamic balance, cardiovascular endurance, gait analysis, posture, gross sensory impairment, functional mobility, activities of daily living, and prosthetic and orthotic gait, care and training. Provided education to patients, caregivers and other health care professionals regarding policies and procedures for guidance to maneuver through the health care system. Kinesiotherapists monitored and reported on work statuses, program quality, performance improvement data, and made recommendations for process improvement. AND One of the following: Evidence of a minimum of 2,000 hours of clinical practice directly in the specialty area within the last 5 years; or Certification in the specialty area from an accreditation body approved by COPSKT; or An additional advanced degree in a related field; or Completion of a fellowship program. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Knowledge in a range of specialized interventions and treatment modalities used in a specialized treatment area of kinesiotherapy. Ability to serve as a consultant/mentor for health care providers regarding the delivery of care within a specialized area of kinesiotherapy. Skill to perform and interpret specialized evaluative procedures and tests in the treatment outcomes in the assigned specialty area. Skill in developing protocols and procedures for intervention programs based on current kinesiotherapy theory, recent research, and evidence- based practice. Preferred Experience: Adaptable in a dynamic and fast paced environment. Experience working with individuals with weight and metabolic disorders. Able to create and issue home exercise programs for medically complex patients. Overall team player with ability to be flexible in changing environment. References: VA Handbook 5005/132, PART II, APPENDIX G21 Dated 7/16/2020, located at https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ Physical Requirements: Heavy lifting (45 pounds and over) Light carrying (under 15 pounds) Straight pulling (0.5 hours) Pushing (0.5 hours) Reaching above shoulder Use of fingers Both hands required Walking (0.5 hours) Standing (0.5 hours) Crawling (0.5 hours) Kneeling (0.5 hours) Repeated bending (1 hours) Climbing, legs only (0.5 hours) Climbing, use of legs and arms Operation of crane, truck, tractor, or motor vehicle Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously Specific visual requirement (corrective lenses okay) Both eyes required Ability to distinguish basic colors Hearing (aid may be permitted) Mental and emotional stability Education Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Note: If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application. If your school was accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program at the time of graduation but is no longer listed on the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program website (https://www.caahep.org/), you must provide documentation of accreditation with your application packet. Additional Information Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. 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