Physical Therapist

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Fort Benning (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Defense Health Agency at Martin Army Community Hospital in Fort Benning, GA is seeking a Physical Therapist for an open continuous announcement.

The position requires a degree in physical therapy, licensure, and one year of specialized experience in evaluating patients, developing treatment plans, and educating patients or staff. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis as vacancies arise at the Fort Benning location.

Qualifications

• Must have a degree in physical therapy and licensure as PT.
• Transcript and licensure information may be requested during the process.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical therapy patient evaluations.
• Develop physical therapy treatment plans.
• Provide education or consultation to patients or staff.

Skills

PT evaluation

Treatment planning

Patient education

Staff education

Education

Physical Therapy degree (CAAHEP approved)

Job description

About the Position:

This position is with the Defense Health Agency at Martin Army Community Hospital located at Fort Benning, GA.

• This is an open continuous announcement. Vacancies exist and may be filled from this announcement at the location listed. We accept applications on an ongoing basis; qualified applicants will be considered as vacancies become available.
• See additional information section.

Direct Hire Solicitation

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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.

Basic Requirement for Physical Therapist:

• Degree: 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 requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

Specialized Experience:

One year of specialized experience which includes: (1) conducting physical therapy patient evaluations; (2) developing physical therapy treatment plans; and (3) providing education or consultation 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 the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.