Physical Therapist

US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to provide patient evaluation, develop treatment plans, and administer evidence-based therapies in a secure correctional setting in Tucson, AZ.

The position requires a graduate degree in physical therapy, successful completion of clinical requirements, and current unrestricted PT licensure; one year of specialized experience is typical. All duties align with ensuring rehabilitation and public safety.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of current, evidence-based theories and practices in physical therapy.
• Ability to collect, organize, and communicate clinical findings relevant to examinations and outcomes.
• Experience with therapies including therapeutic exercise, massage, and physical agents.

Skills

Evidence-based PT practice

PT evaluation and diagnosis

Education

Master's degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

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

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;
• 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).

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

Education

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

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.

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.**