Physical Therapist

USAJOBS; Fort Benning (GA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation incentive

Temporary position (up to 12 months)

Job summary

USAJOBS operates a position at Martin Army Community Hospital in Fort Benning, GA. This is a temporary Direct Hire solicitation not to exceed 12 months, with potential relocation incentives and salary negotiation for new federal employees.

Major duties include developing and implementing complex treatment plans in physical therapy, applying therapeutic modalities, and educating patients and families about injury and disease processes.

Qualifications

• Foreign education: if you completed education at foreign colleges or universities, credentials must be evaluated by a private organization and deemed equivalent to U.S. education or full credit given at a U.S. institution.
• For more information, visit the U.S. Department of Education international recognition site.
• Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.
• If applying, follow all instructions carefully—errors or omissions may affect eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement complex, goal-oriented treatment plans for patients. Apply therapeutic modalities and integrative techniques, and provide patient/family education on the injury/disease process.

Job description

Summary

About the Position: This position is with the Defense Health Agency at Martin Army Community Hospital located at Fort Benning, GA. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Advanced Leave Accrual / Student Loan may be authorized. PCS expenses may be authorized. This is a temporary position not to exceed 12 months. See additional information section. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.

Major Duties

Develop and implement complex, goal-oriented treatment plans for patients. Apply the use of therapeutic modalities and new integrative techniques and technologies. Provide patient/family education on the injury/disease process. Develop protocols and standard operating procedures (SOP) for physical therapy programs. Provide evaluation and therapeutic interventions to a full range of wounded, ill, and injured service members.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Evaluations

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

What to Expect Next

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.

Other Information

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. Temporary Position: A temporary position is time limited and may be extended in one year increments to a maximum of three years and may be terminated at any time during the duration of the appointment.