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NOTE: The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information - refer to Required Documents below. Incumbent is a Physical Therapist within the Rehab and Extended Care Service Line within the VA Health Care System in Fargo - ND. Position is located within the Fergus Falls CBOC outpatient setting - providing therapy services for Veterans within a Primary Care outpatient setting.
Qualifications Basic Requirements
(a) Citizenship
Citizen of the United States
(b) Education and Experience: The individual must meet at least one of the requirements below: Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy AND five (5) years of progressively independent experience as a physical therapist
Master's degree in Physical Therapy AND two (2) years of progressively independent experience as a physical therapist
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
Foreign Graduates
Graduates of foreign physical therapy programs meet the requirements in subparagraph 3b if they have a full unrestricted and current license to practice physical therapy in a State - Territory or Commonwealth of the United States - or in the District of Columbia
(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
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
Grade Determinations: 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
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
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)
Preferred Experience: Two years experience working in an outpatient clinical setting with primarily outpatient musculoskeletal programming - including assessments - red flag screening - manual therapy - education focus - and self care directed programming focus
Ability to practice in a solo Physical Therapy small clinic setting
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
The 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: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position
Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination.
Duties
Major Duties include - but are not limited to: Functions as an independent care provider within the health care team with the ability to make autonomous clinical decisions
Will have knowledge and depth of problem solving skills to develop and modify the treatment programs for 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
Expected to interpret finding from examination and evaluation - select appropriate test and measures - and integrates findings into the physical therapy plan of care
Applies thorough evaluation principles to tease out difficult clinical symptoms 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
Determines physical therapy prognosis by incorporating examination findings with the patient's preferences to set clinically appropriate treatment goals - optimize outcomes and maximize functional independence
Exhibits flexibility in problem solving as required by the findings on evaluation
Establishes meaningful therapeutic goals and independently designs a treatment plan to meet the goals established in the most efficient manner
Adapts and modifies treatment programs - as indicated by patient's response to treatment - on an on-going basis to better meet short-term and long-term goals
Completes appropriately timed re-evaluation for the patients and modifies the goals based on the information gained by re-evaluation
Documents initial findings - treatment goals - equipment recommendations - follow-up progress and discharge summary in patient's medical records
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8:00am - 4:30pm CST Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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Qualifications Basic Requirements
(a) Citizenship
Citizen of the United States
(b) Education and Experience: The individual must meet at least one of the requirements below: Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy AND five (5) years of progressively independent experience as a physical therapist
Master's degree in Physical Therapy AND two (2) years of progressively independent experience as a physical therapist
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
Foreign Graduates
Graduates of foreign physical therapy programs meet the requirements in subparagraph 3b if they have a full unrestricted and current license to practice physical therapy in a State - Territory or Commonwealth of the United States - or in the District of Columbia
(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
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
Grade Determinations: 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
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
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)
Preferred Experience: Two years experience working in an outpatient clinical setting with primarily outpatient musculoskeletal programming - including assessments - red flag screening - manual therapy - education focus - and self care directed programming focus
Ability to practice in a solo Physical Therapy small clinic setting
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
The 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: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position
Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination.
Duties
Major Duties include - but are not limited to: Functions as an independent care provider within the health care team with the ability to make autonomous clinical decisions
Will have knowledge and depth of problem solving skills to develop and modify the treatment programs for 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
Expected to interpret finding from examination and evaluation - select appropriate test and measures - and integrates findings into the physical therapy plan of care
Applies thorough evaluation principles to tease out difficult clinical symptoms 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
Determines physical therapy prognosis by incorporating examination findings with the patient's preferences to set clinically appropriate treatment goals - optimize outcomes and maximize functional independence
Exhibits flexibility in problem solving as required by the findings on evaluation
Establishes meaningful therapeutic goals and independently designs a treatment plan to meet the goals established in the most efficient manner
Adapts and modifies treatment programs - as indicated by patient's response to treatment - on an on-going basis to better meet short-term and long-term goals
Completes appropriately timed re-evaluation for the patients and modifies the goals based on the information gained by re-evaluation
Documents initial findings - treatment goals - equipment recommendations - follow-up progress and discharge summary in patient's medical records
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8:00am - 4:30pm CST Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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