Physical Therapist

Indian Health Service; Bloomfield (NM); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Student loan repayment programs

Annual leave based on years of service

Credit for prior non‑federal service

Job summary

Indian Health Service is seeking a Physical Therapist to lead and deliver compassionate care to American Indian and Alaska Native communities. You will oversee the PT department, contribute to policy development, and provide clinical evaluations across inpatient and outpatient settings.

You will coordinate staff development, ensure licensure compliance, and plan diverse PT treatments for patients of all ages. This role emphasizes culturally grounded care and community wellness.

Qualifications

• Education: PT curriculum approved by CAAHEP or equivalent.
• Licensure: Active, unrestricted PT license and national exam.
• US citizenship and selective service registration for males born after 1959.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage the Physical Therapy department with strategic planning and budgeting.
• Identify and address training needs of direct-care staff to support ongoing development.
• Provide PT evaluation and treatment for inpatients and outpatients of all ages.
• Offer expert consultation to department and medical staff within the Service Unit.
• Plan and carry out a full range of PT treatments.

Skills

Treatment planning

Full-range therapy

Department leadership

Clinical evaluation

Staff training

Education

CAAHEP‑certified PT program

PhD or doctoral degree (preferred)

Job description

Summary

Join the IHS as a Physical Therapist and make a lasting impact! You'll provide compassionate, culturally grounded care to American Indian and Alaska Natives, addressing social and emotional needs that affect health. Work with a dedicated team to strengthen wellness, resilience, and community well‑being. Enjoy competitive benefits and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct the Physical Therapy department, including strategic planning, policy formulation, and budget management.
• Promote training needs of all direct‑care staff to ensure ongoing development and competency.
• Provide quality physical therapy evaluation and treatment to inpatients and outpatients of all ages with a wide variety of diagnostic conditions.
• Provide expert professional consultation to department personnel and medical staff within the assigned Service Unit.
• Plan and carry out a full range of physical therapy treatments.

Requirements

• A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025.
• Must obtain and maintain medical‑staff clinical privileges and all required licensure or registration.
• U.S. citizenship is required; selective service registration required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Successful completion of a federal background investigation is required.
• Financial suitability assessment will be performed as part of the appointment process.
• On‑call hours or standby duty may be required; rotating shifts (days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays) may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Basic Requirements
  • Education: A physical therapy curriculum approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or equivalent; completion of clinical requirements.
  • Licensure: Current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a Physical Therapist from a State, the District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico; passed the National Physical Therapy Examination.
• Minimum Qualifications
  • Education: 3 years of progressively higher‑level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. (or equivalent doctoral) degree.
  • Experience: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS‑9 grade level, including developing treatment plans and providing full‑range therapy.
  • Combination: Education and experience that together meet at least 100% of the required competencies for GS‑11.
• Must meet all qualification requirements by the respective cut‑off day of rating to be eligible for consideration.

Benefits

Competitive benefits, including annual leave based on years of service, credit for prior non‑federal experience or active duty military service, and opportunities for student loan repayment programs.

We welcome candidates committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government and passionate about upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.