Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistDepartment of Veterans AffairsVeterans Affairs, Veterans Health AdministrationOverview

##### Open & closing dates

10/17/2019 to 11/07/2019

##### Service

Excepted

##### Pay scale & grade

GS 11 - 12

##### Salary

$68,374 to $96,978 per year

##### Appointment type

Permanent

##### Work schedule

Full-TimeLocation1 vacancy in the following location:-Clarksburg, WVRelocation expenses reimbursedNoTelework eligibleNo- DutiesSummaryThis position is located at the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical

Center.This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program

(EDRP). If selected for this position, you are encouraged to apply

for this award program and must meet specific individual eligibility

criteria in accordance with VA Policy 1021. Award amount is

determined after review of a complete EDRP application and

supporting documentation and final approval by the Under Secretary

for Health or designated official.Learn more about this agencyResponsibilities

Receives and interprets requests or instructions/consults from

physicians.

Completes a preliminary review/examination of patient data

(including medical history), compiles and organizes pertinent

information, and develops/presents a patient profile to be used

in assessing patient's status

Develops of a comprehensive specialized treatment plan that

includes long- and short-term goals.

Assists in the performance of, or independently performs, highly

specialized and diversified treatment procedures.

Prepares and presents written and oral reports for the ward

physician, physiatrist, nursing staff, fellow therapists and all

other professionals concerned with the patient's care

Maintains a safe work environment to include non-technical

maintenance of equipment, safety checks, cleaning, stocking,

etc.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. with

rotating weekends. Hours may change based on the needs of the

Medical Center.

Financial Disclosure Report: Not requiredTravel RequiredOccasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.Supervisory statusNoPromotion Potential12

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- RequirementsConditions of Employment

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job

Designated and/or random drug testing may be required

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after

12/31/1959

You may be required to serve a probationary period

Subject to a background/security investigation

Must be proficient in written and spoken English

Selected applicants will be required to complete an online

onboarding process

QualificationsTo qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements

by the closing date of this announcement, 11/07/2019.Basic Requirements:

- United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be

appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens

in accordance with VA Policy.

- Education and experience. The individual must meet at least

one of the requirements: (1) Bachelor's degree in Physical

Therapy AND five (5) years of progressively independent

experience as a physical therapist. (2) Master's degree in

Physical Therapy AND two (2) years of progressively independent

experience as a physical therapist.

(3) Doctorate degree in physical therapy. NOTE: Individuals

must be a graduate of a Commission on Accreditation in Physical

Therapy Education (CAPTE) accredited college or university. The

CAPTE is the only accreditation agency recognized by the United

States Department of Education (USDE) and the Council for Higher

Education Accreditation (CHEA) to accredit entry-level physical

therapy programs. Verification of accredited programs may be

obtained from the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)

at www.apta.org.

- Licensure. Individuals hold a full, current, and

unrestricted license to practice physical therapy in a State,

Territory or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the

District of Columbia. Non-licensed PTs, who otherwise meet the

basic requirements in this standard, may be given a temporary

appointment as a graduate PT at the GS-11 grade level under the

authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 (a)(1)(D) for a period not-to-exceed

two years from the date of employment on the condition that such

PT provide care only under the supervision of a PT who is

licensed. Failure to obtain licensure during that period is

justification for termination of the temporary appointment.May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision

as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation

(only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this

occupation).Grade Determinations:

(1) GS-11 Physical Therapist (Entry)

(a) Education, Experience, and Licensure. None beyond the basic

requirements.

(b) Assignment. PTs at this level are responsible for providing

assessment and treatment intervention. PTs plan and modify treatment

based on a patient's response to intervention and/or change in

medical condition. PTs at this level may be given general

assignments in any physical therapy program area where advanced

specialized knowledge is not required or may serve as the sole PT

such as in an outpatient clinic. Licensed PTs may provide oversight

and delegate patient care responsibilities to a Physical Therapist

Assistant, and/or delegate non-patient care duties to non-licensed

staff. PTs that are not licensed must practice under the close

supervision of a licensed PT.(2) GS-12 Physical Therapist (Full Performance Level)

(a) Education, Experience and Licensure. In addition to the

basic requirements, candidates must possess one year of experience

equivalent to the GS-11 grade level, hold a valid unrestricted state

license and demonstrate all the KSAs below:

(b) Demonstrated Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

1. Ability to make autonomous clinical decisions in a Direct Access

environment. This includes ability to independently evaluate and

treat patients who seek physical therapy services.

2. Skill in performing examinations and evaluations of individuals

who have or may develop impairments, activity limitations, and

participation restrictions related to conditions of the

musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiovascular, pulmonary, and/or

integumentary systems while considering the effects attributable to

unique psychosocial and environmental factors.

3. Ability to interpret findings from examination and evaluation,

select appropriate test and measures, and integrate findings into

the physical therapy plan of care for the full range of patient

populations.

4. Ability to establish a diagnosis within the scope of physical

therapy and identify the appropriate rehabilitation intervention,

including referral to another provider for further consultation as

clinically indicated.

5. Ability to determine physical therapy prognosis by incorporating

examination findings with the patient's preferences in order to set

clinically appropriate treatment goals, optimize outcomes and

maximize functional independence.

6. Ability to independently provide clinical oversight of Physical

Therapy Assistants as well as students on clinical affiliations who

are in Doctoral PT Programs or PTA Programs.

(c) Assignment. At the full performance level, PTs are

responsible for independently providing assessment and treatment

interventions to inpatients and outpatients received through

healthcare provider referrals and patient self-referrals. Guided by

differential and movement diagnoses, PTs perform examinations and

evaluations of individuals who have or may develop impairments,

activity limitations, and participation restrictions related to

conditions of the musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiovascular,

pulmonary, and/or integumentary systems while considering the

effects attributable to unique personal and environmental factors.

PTs interpret findings from examination, diagnostic studies/medical

tests and, during evaluation, select appropriate clinical tests and

measures, and then integrate findings into the physical therapy plan

of care for the full range of patient populations. PTs establish a

diagnosis within the scope of physical therapy and identify the

appropriate intervention to treat and/or refer to another provider

for further consultation when needed. They determine physical

therapy prognosis by incorporating examination findings with the

patient's preferences for meaningful level of function in order to

set clinically appropriate treatment goals and optimize outcomes.

Physical therapists select appropriate equipment needed to

substitute for loss of function or to substitute for limited

function of individuals they treat. Staff PTs at this level practice

autonomously, making recommendations and referrals to other medical

specialties/services as clinically indicated during ongoing

assessment of patients under their care. The staff PT may also

develop and provide individualized clinical training experiences for

physical therapy students in facilities with established clinical

experience rotations. PTs at this level may be given general

assignments in any/all areas where physical therapy services are

deemed necessary, and/or may serve as the sole PT at a less complex

facility. Individuals may perform ancillary assignments as deemed

appropriate given the needs of a facility on an occasional basis,

where the amount of work is not substantial (less than 25% of the

duty time).References: VA HANDBOOK 5005/99, PART II, APPENDIX G12,

FEBRUARY 7, 2018The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12. The actual

grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in

the range of GS-11 to GS-12.Physical Requirements: Work includes regular and recurring

physical exertion in standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, gripping

and walking. Moderate to heavy lifting is required to assist

patients and operate equipment. Sitting is required in meetings and

for conducting administrative work. Above average agility may be

desirable in defending oneself (or others) against physical

attack/abuse. Work may require good physical health, normal use of

arms and legs and good visual and auditory acuity.EducationIMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application

if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities,

schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal

employment. You can verify your education here:

http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education

to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of

Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit

for that education. For further information, visit:

http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.Additional informationThis job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional

vacancies.It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have

faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer

competitive status.VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related

positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the

Schedule A excepted appointment authority.Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for

Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at

VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and

coaching and reintegration support for military service members.If you are unable to apply online view the following link for

information regarding an Alternate Application.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the

qualifications above.IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE

MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your

application, résumé, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be

verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or

omissions may affect consideration for employment.NOTE: The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group)

will review the selected candidate's education and experience and

recommend the grade and salary at which the candidate will be

placed. For internal selectees eligible for promotion, the board

will recommend grade and HR will determine step in accordance with

policy.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; religions; spiritual; community; student; social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and

skills and can provide valuable training and experience that

translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for

all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearanceOtherDrug test requiredYes- Required DocumentsTo apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application

Package which includes:

Resume

Transcript

VA Form 10-2850c Application for Associated Health Occupations can

be found at:

http://www.va.gov/vaforms/searchaction.asp?FormNo=2850&tkey=&Action=Search.The following documents are accepted, and may be required if

applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this

position. Please use this checklist to ensure you have included all

documents required for your application, such as a copy of your

transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former

Federal employees), etc.

Cover Letter

DD-214/ Statement of Service

Disability Letter (VA)

Copy of PT Licensure, if applicable

Resume

SF-15

SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action

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Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or

for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must

provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and

character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are

currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or

discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to

your active duty service which reflects the dates of service,

character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of

impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others

eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of

eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10

Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form.

Documentation is required to award preference. For more information

on Veterans' Preference, please visit

http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution

recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be

credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the

attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting

institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this

vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may

affect the overall rating.- BenefitsA career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a

comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your

family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to

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Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific

benefits offered.- How to ApplyAll applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this

position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the

documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The

complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on

11/07/2019 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire

click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10632646.

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from your USA JOBS account or your application will be incomplete.NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a

condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of

Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). HCP are individuals

who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations where

patients receive care or who come into contact with VA patients as

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and trainees who work at these facilities. HCPs that are unable to

receive or otherwise decline a flu shot will be expected to wear a

face mask throughout the influenza season.Agency contact informationTania GedeonPhone(304) 623-3461 [email protected] A Johnson VA Medical Center

1 Medical Center Drive

Clarksburg, WV 26301

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