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Physical TherapistDepartment of Veterans AffairsVeterans Affairs, Veterans Health AdministrationOverview
##### Open & closing dates
09/03/2019 to 12/31/2019
##### Service
Excepted
##### Pay scale & grade
GS 12
##### Salary
$81,780 to $106,318 per year
##### Appointment type
Permanent
##### Work schedule
Full-TimeLocation1 vacancy in the following location:-Ann Arbor, MIRelocation expenses reimbursedNoTelework eligibleNo- DutiesSummaryThe VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System is seeking to fill a staff
physical therapist vacancy at our main campus in Ann Arbor, MI.
The primary function is direct patient care. The incumbents will
independently plan, develop, and implement comprehensive, complex
treatment programs for individual patients or groups of patients to
relieve pain, restore or enhance performance, and maximize ability
to function as independently as possible and facilitate wound
healing.Learn more about this agencyResponsibilitiesThe incumbent performs 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. The incumbent has the
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. The incumbent has the 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. The incumbent has
the 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.Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Financial Disclosure Report: Not requiredTravel RequiredNot requiredSupervisory statusNoPromotion PotentialNone
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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, 12/31/2019.COVERAGE. The following standard lists the requirements for
appointment as a Physical Therapist (PT) in the Veterans Health
Administration (VHA). The requirements will apply to all VHA PTs
employed in the GS-0633 series that provide clinical services to
address a vast array of problems that impact the health and function
of a wide range of diverse patients. As independent practitioners,
licensed physical therapists embrace evidenced based practice
standards in diagnosis, examination, management, intervention,
treatment and outcome measurement. Licensed physical therapists
collaborate across the continuum of care. They ensure that services
are coordinated, including ordering studies of value and being
consumer-centered by referring, co-managing, engaging consultants,
and independently supervising care.BASIC REQUIREMENTS. To qualify for appointment, all applicants
for the position of physical therapist in VHA must meet the
following:a. Citizenship. Candidates must be a citizen of the United
States.b. Education and experience. The individual must meet at least
one of the requirements below:(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: Prior to 1995, the terminal degree for PT's was either a
bachelors or master's degree. In 1995, CAPTE accredited all
baccalaureate, master's, and Doctor of Physical Therapy terminal
degree programs. Effective 2002, CAPTE changed its scope of
accrediting activities of PT education programs to include only
those programs that culminate in postbaccalaureate
degrees(eliminating the baccalaureate degree).Effective 2015, professional physical therapy education programs
have only offered the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree to all
new students.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.c. 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.d. English Language Proficiency. Individuals appointed under
authority of 38 U.S.C. chapters 73 or 74, to serve in a direct
patient-care capacity in VHA must be proficient in written and
spoken English.GRADE REQUIREMENTSa. Creditable Experience(1) Knowledge of Contemporary Professional Physical Therapy
Practice. To be creditable, a candidate must have demonstrated
possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
associated with the scope of physical therapy practice. The
candidate's experience may be evidenced by one or more of the
following:(a) Active professional practice. Active professional practice
means paid/non-paid employment as a professional PT as defined by
APTA or the appropriate licensing board. Experience gained after
graduation but prior to licensure is creditable provided the
candidate was utilized as a graduate PT and subsequently passed the
licensure examination.(b) Completion of a post-graduate fellowship or a post-graduate
residency program may be substituted for creditable experience on a
year for year basis.(2) Quality of Experience. Experience is only creditable if it
was post degree experience as a professional PT and is directly
related to the duties to be performed. Qualifying experience must
also be at a level comparable to or exceeding the professional PT
experience at the next lower grade level.b. Grade Determination. In addition to the basic requirements
for appointment, the following criteria must be used when
determining the appropriate grade assignment of candidates.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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.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.The incumbent for this position may be eligible to apply for the
Education Debt Reduction Program. Please contact Human Resources
at this medical center and speak with the Education Debt Reduction
Program Coordinator for additional information.This is an open and continuous job opportunity announcement.
Certificates are issued on an unannounced periodic basis based on
requests from management. Applications will be evaluated and
referred for selection as vacancies occur within the organization.
This announcement may close at any time once all positions are
filled.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.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.Physical Requirements: This position frequently requires
moderate to heavy lifting. Normally such lifting will involve, but
not be limited to assisting with transfers or gait training of the
client in the physical therapy clinic. Part of this position will
involve sedentary work involving computers and communications.Reference: APPENDIX G12. PHYSICAL THERAPIST QUALIFICATION
STANDARD, GS-0633 Veterans Health Administration, VA Handbook
5005/99, dated February 7, 2018.Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearanceNot RequiredDrug test requiredYesPosition sensitivity and riskNon-sensitive (NS)/Low RiskTrust determination processCredentialing, Suitability/Fitness- Required DocumentsTo apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application
Package which includes:
Resume
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)
License
10-2850c
Performance Appraisal
Professional Certification
Resume
SF-15
SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
Transcript
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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
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Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific
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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
12/31/2019 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire
click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10594687.
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log
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the occupational questionnaire.
Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
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Application Status link and then select the more information link
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announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents
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
part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to,
VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers
(CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary
units, Vet centers and VA-leased facilities. HCP include all VA
licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, paid and
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basis employees, VA contractors, students, researchers, volunteers,
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 informationJonathan MontgomeryPhone734-769-7100 X55640Fax734-222-6010EmailJONATHAN.MONTGOMERY@VA.GOVAddressAnn Arbor VA Medical Center
2215 Fuller Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
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