Physical Therapist GS-0633-12

Defense Health Agency; Fort Benning (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Health Agency at Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Fort Gordon, GA, seeks a qualified Physical Therapist to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment in inpatient and outpatient settings.

The role requires developing complex treatment plans, coordinating care, and contributing to PT protocols, with licensure and a degree in physical therapy required.

Qualifications

• Specialized Experience: One year evaluating physical therapy patients and developing treatments in hospital/clinical settings.
• Education: Graduate degree in Physical Therapy from a CAAHEP-accredited program.
• Licensure: Current, active, unrestricted Physical Therapist license in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive Physical Therapy evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment using advanced therapeutic principles for patients.
• Plan and coordinate management and treatment of complex neuromuscular and musculoskeletal cases as fully privileged Physical Therapist.
• Evaluate for acute/chronic neuromusculoskeletal conditions in inpatient/outpatient care.
• Design treatment plans for patients with complex, chronic, or acute conditions.
• Participate in development of protocols and SOPs for Physical Therapy programs.
• Serve as the primary Physical Therapist in support of the overall program objectives.
• Provide evaluation and intervention for wounded, ill, and injured patients with rehabilitation needs.

Education

Physical Therapy degree (CAAHEP-accredited)

Job description

Overview

This position is in the Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Fort Gordon, Georgia.

It is located in the Dept of Surgery Physical MED and REHAB Clinic service at Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center (DDEAMC) at Fort Gordon, Georgia. Serves as the primary Physical Therapist (PT) in an inpatient, outpatient clinic which maximizes restoration of physical and adaptive roles and functions in support of the overall program objectives.

Physical Therapist

Salary Range: $89,508 - $116,362 per year

Augusta is famous for its major attraction, The Masters Golf Tournament. Ft Gordon has a moderate year-round climate and offers proximity to metropolitan areas, beaches along the Atlantic Ocean and the Appalachian Mountains. The Augusta area is a growing community with an excellent quality of life. A wide variety of cultural and outdoor recreational activities are readily available locally, and many more are easily accessible from the coast to the mountains. Augusta has a vibrant professional medical environment, including the Medical College of Georgia and other referral medical centers. The cost of living is quite reasonable, with quality homes at good prices.

Responsibilities

Duties

• Perform comprehensive Physical Therapy evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment using advanced therapeutic principles for patients.
• Plan and coordinate management and treatment of complex neuromuscular and musculoskeletal cases as fully privileged Physical Therapist.
• Evaluate for acute chronic neuromusculoskeletal and musculoskeletal conditions in inpatient/outpatient care.
• Design treatment plan for patients with complex, chronic, or acute conditions.
• Participate in the development of protocols and standard operating procedures for Physical Therapy programs.
• Serve as the primary Physical Therapist (PT) in support of the overall program objectives.
• Provide evaluation and intervention of wounded, ill, and injured patients with physical rehabilitation, musculoskeletal extremity, spine injuries, neurological impairments, pain, and concomitant mental health disorders.

Qualifications

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.
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).
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.

Requirements

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 evaluating physical therapy patients; developing physical therapy treatments in a hospital or clinical setting; and instructing physical therapy patients on treatment programs. 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.