Physical Therapist

Job summary

About the Position: Serve as Physical Therapist (PT) for the Educational and Developmental Intervention Services (EDIS) program at the military treatment facilities (MTF), Brian D. Allgood Army Community Hospital (BDAACH), Camp Humphreys, Pyeongtaek, Republic of Korea. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Major duties

Analyze the local community to establish and implement activities to identify children in the local Educational and Developmental Intervention Services (EDIS) Area of Responsibility (AOR) who may require early intervention services (EIS). Incorporate strategies into daily routines, utilizing resources readily available within the Family environment. Deliver intervention services consistent with credentials and licensure, program guidance and philosophy. Provide consultation and technical assistance to other early intervention team members and agencies within the AOR (e.g., Child Development Services, etc.). Ensure services specified in the IFSP are delivered in accordance with requirements and designed to meet the identified goals. Coordinate services across agency lines for infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families. Maintain documentation of all services, completes data entry in the government automated system for capturing data and documentation of services to children with special needs. Monitor/assess student and program requirements to refine and develop new approaches to care within the specialty area.

Qualification

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the 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 Requirements 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. 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. In addition to meeting the basic requirements above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: developing of an Individualized Family Service Plan focused on improving gross motor function, mobility, strength, balance, and postural control; providing early intervention services to infants and/or toddlers and their families in natural environments including the home, childcare center, or other community; adapting intervention strategies to each family (e.g., implements the use of assistive devices, orthotics/splints).This definition of professional nursing experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Evaluations

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.