Physical Therapist

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Fort Polk South (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayne Jones Army Community Hospital at Fort Polk is seeking a Physical Therapist for a Direct Hire Solicitation. Eligibility requires a graduate degree in physical therapy and an active license in the United States.

The role requires performing patient evaluations, developing treatment plans, and educating patients and staff. A federal employment pathway may include recruitment incentives and loan repayment options.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in physical therapy with CAAHEP-approved curriculum or equivalent.
• Current, active physical therapy license in the United States.
• One year of specialized experience in physical therapy evaluation and treatment planning.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Physical Therapy degree (CAAHEP-approved)

Job description

About the Position:

This position is located at Bayne Jones Army Community Hospital, Fort Polk

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

• A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.
• Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
• Student Loan repayment may be authorized.
• Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes.

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 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 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.

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.

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 conducting physical therapy patient evaluations, developing physical therapy treatment plans, and 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.