Physical Therapist

Bureau of Prisons / Federal Prison System; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Prisons seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to join our medical staff and support inmate rehabilitation. Candidates must hold an active PT license, have a graduate degree in physical therapy, and complete clinical requirements as part of their training.

Applicants should demonstrate knowledge of evidence-based PT practices, diagnostic/assessment skills, and the ability to design and implement patient-centered rehabilitation plans in a correctional healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate education in physical therapy or equivalent.
• Active and unrestricted physical therapy license (FSBPT or state).
• Completion of clinical requirements during education.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy evaluations and treatment plans.
• Administer modalities and therapeutic exercises per patient needs.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and progress notes.

Skills

Evidence-based PT theory

Diagnostic & measurement skills

Clinical therapeutic interventions

Education

Master's or higher in PT

Job description

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements.

Basic Requirements:

A graduate or higher level degree that included:

• A physical therapy curriculum approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health 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 (FSBPT)

NOTE:

ALL applicants MUST electronically upload proof of current, active and unrestricted license for verification at the time you apply.

AND

In addition to the basic requirements, you must have:

Education:

Two (2) years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree.

OR

Experience:

You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level. To be creditable, this experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular qualifications to perform successfully the duties of the position, and must typically be in or related to the position to be filled.

Some examples of this qualifying experience are:

• Knowledge of current, evidence-based theories, principles, practices, and procedures applied in providing varying range of physical therapy.
• Knowledge of the techniques and instrumentation used to collect, organize record and communicate clinical findings relevant to patient examinations, evaluations, diagnosis prognosis, and outcomes of treatment interventions.
• Experience in performing diagnostic tests and measurements, interpreting results, planning, implementing and administering treatments utilizing various accepted modalities including therapeutic exercise, massage, and physical agents.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience:

Have a combination of education and experience. This experience must have equipped you with the qualifications to perform the major duties of this position as described above.

If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as the number of hours worked per week) spent in activities.

**Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.**