Physical Therapist

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, MD seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to join a clinic serving active duty personnel. You will collaborate with therapists and PTAs to treat patients with TBI and related psychological health conditions.

This DHA-recruited role emphasizes hands-on patient care, development of treatment plans, and adherence to DoD standards in a multidisciplinary team. Applicants must meet federal qualification requirements and possess an active license.

Qualifications

• A graduate degree with a PT curriculum approved by CAAHEP or recognized accrediting body.
• Current, active, full, unrestricted PT license/registration in the U.S. and FS BPT exam passage.
• Exemption applies for federal employees in the 0633 series with documentation.
• Specialized experience: applying PT techniques to improve movement, reduce pain, restore function.
• No substitution of education for experience.

Responsibilities

• Work in a physical therapy clinic, collaborating with therapists and PTAs.
• Treat Active Duty patients with TBI and psychological health conditions.
• Develop and implement treatment plans and educate patients.

Skills

Physical therapy techniques

Patient education

Education

Graduate PT degree (CAAHEP or equivalent)

Job description

About the Position:

This position is located at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, National Intrepid, Center of Excellence at Bethesda, Maryland.

Serve in a physical therapy clinic, collaborating with therapists and PTAs to treat Active Duty patients with TBI and psychological health conditions.

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corpor, 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.

Basic Requirements for Physical Therapist:

Education:

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.

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 (FSBPT).

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 applying physical therapy techniques sufficient to improve ability to move, reduce pain and/or restore function and prevent disability; applying basic and advanced exercise programs sufficient to develop and conduct treatment plans and providing education to patients or staff. 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 , using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.