Physical Therapist

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and specialized experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. License/Certification: This position requires a job-related license or certification. You MUST submit a copy of your license or certification with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses. Basic Requirements for Physical Therapist: A graduate (or higher level) degree that included a physical therapy curriculum approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or a professional accrediting organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained, and completion of the clinical requirements prescribed by the school. (YOU MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR TRANSCRIPTS). AND Licensure: Applicants must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a Physical Therapist from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States; and must have passed the National Physical Therapy Examination administered by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy. (YOU MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR LICENSE) Exemption: You are exempt from the basic requirements above if you are a current federal employee occupying a position in the 0633 occupational series and have been continuously employed in this occupational series since September 27, 2017 or before. Note: You will be required to provide appropriate documentation to the respective Human Resources Office to validate your status. In addition to meeting the basic requirements above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes evaluating pediatric patients (birth to 36 months and up to 21 years of age) in a neonatal intensive care units, medical facilities, and/or clinics for diagnosis, treatment planning and to determine current level of functions; planning and administering physical therapy for pediatric patients who have severe or acute physical disabilities; and/or providing prognosis, intervention, and outcome assessment for pediatric patients within a Medical Network. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone–no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
About the Position: Provides a full range of direct pediatric physical therapy procedures, diagnostics, and treatment services for the Military Treatment Facility (MTF) in the neonatal intensive care unit and in the outpatient clinic. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation Work will be located in an outpatient clinic setting and occasionally in inpatient settings, Monday-Friday 0730-1630 hours. Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.