This position is located in the Rosebud Comprehensive Health Care Facility, Rosebud, South Dakota. The purpose of the position is to provide physical therapy services, consultation and education within the Rosebud Service Unit.
To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): OPM Link - Physical Therapist Series 0633 (opm.gov) Note: Employees currently assigned to positions in this occupational series as of September 2017 will be considered to have met the basic requirements for the position occupied. 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. Licensure For all grade levels and positions, 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). In addition, to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: GS-11: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-9 grade level AND/OR three (3) years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-11: Experience in a hospital, clinic or healthcare setting performing a wide range of physical therapy services such as: conducting patient evaluations for physical therapy; developing a plan of care; exercising modalities appropriate to carrying out the patient plan of care; completing re-evaluations of care plans and communicating progress notes to referring physicians. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
Assesses, plans, participates and provides physical therapy programming to reduce pain, increase strength, restore function, improve mobility and flexibility, and prevent and/or correct disability. Provides routine and complex services for patients with cerebral palsy, poststroke, all fractures, post-surgical cases, open-heart surgery, total hip and knee replacements, etc. Develops treatment plans based on general information in consult, patients' physical and mental conditions, cooperation, and various psychological factors. Observes and evaluates patient's functions. Implements treatment to individuals or in groups. Remains cognizant of potential hazards and problems inherent physical therapy treatment to prevent harm to the patient.