Physical Therapist at Beaufort

JOB SUMMARY:

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This is a permanent full time position located in the Branch Health Clinic, on board Marine Corps Recruit Depot, South Carolina. The purpose of this position is to obtain and carry out Physical Therapy evaluation and treatment, or prevent physical disability or disease, for United States Military Medical (TRICARE) beneficiaries.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• You must be a US Citizen.
• Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal & Regulatory Guidance.
• Suitable for Federal employment as determined by background investigation.
• Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Must maintain current Physical Therapy license.
• A favorably adjudicated ANACI/NACLC background investigation required.

DUTIES:Back to top

·  Performs comprehensive evaluations of neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, and sensory motor systems of patients with orthopedic, medical and surgical diagnosis using appropriate screening or diagnostic testing.

·  Implements treatment plans to facilitate optional return to a functional status utilizing the department’s equipment and resources as appropriate.

·  Discuss with physicians and other health care providers information regarding the patient’s disability and treatment plans.

·  Maintains health records and/or patient files in accordance with Navy and department regulation and guidelines.

·  Participates in a quality assurance program to include record audits and utilization reviews. 

·  Supervises and directs support personnel in the performance of patient treatment plans.

·  Documents evaluations and treatments using DOD Electronic Record Keeping System (AHLTA).

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Back to top

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered.   Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience is defined as experience that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled and has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities, to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

·  Performed comprehensive evaluations of neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, and sensory motor systems of patients with orthopedic, medical and surgical diagnosis using appropriate screening or diagnostic testing.

·  Implemented treatment plans to facilitate optional return to a functional status utilizing the department’s equipment and resources as appropriate.

·  Discuss with physicians and other health care providers information regarding the patient’s disability and treatment plans.

·  Maintained health records and/or patient files in accordance with Navy and department regulation and guidelines.

·  Participated in a quality assurance program to include record audits and utilization reviews. 

OR/

Successfully completed 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.

OR/
A combination of experience as described in the first statement above and education described in the above statement; when combined, is equivalent to 100% of the qualification requirement.

 

Must maintain current Physical Therapy license through national licensure examination.

 

Must be able to attain and maintain a favorably adjudicated Access National Agency Check and Inquiries (ANACI)/National Agency Check with Local Agency and Credit Checks (NACLC) background investigation for a non-critical sensitive position with access to a network system.

 

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0600/physical-therapist-series-0633/

 

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.   You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

 

As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire.  To preview this questionnaire and determine if your experience matches the skills required for this position, click on the following link:  View Assessment Questions.

EDUCATION:

 

Are you using your education to qualify? For positions requiring positive education requirements, or if you are using education to meet all or part of the qualification requirements, we strongly recommend that you submit a copy of your transcripts or an itemized list of college courses which includes equivalent information from the transcript (course title, semester/quarter hours, and grade/degree earned).   See OPMs General Policies for information on crediting education.

 

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the qualification requirements if the applicant can provide documentation indicating that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide such evidence when applying for further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

REQUIREMENTS:

 

Generally, current Federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade.  All qualifications and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.

 

Selectee is required to participate in the Department of Defense direct deposit of pay program.

 

Must maintain current Physical Therapy license through national licensure examination.

 

Must be able to attain and maintain a favorably adjudicated Access National Agency Check and Inquiries (ANACI)/National Agency Check with Local Agency and Credit Checks (NACLC) background investigation for a non-critical sensitive position with access to a network system.

 

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and abilities/competencies: 

 

1. Knowledge of professional physical therapy concepts, principles and methods

2. Knowledge of therapeutic services applicable in a clinic and hospital environment

3. Knowledge of gait training, mobilization techniques and motion treatments

 

If, after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

 

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

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Country: USA, State: South Carolina, City: Beaufort, Company: Bureau of Naval Personnel.