Physician (Internal Medicine) GS-14

About the position

This position is for a Physical Therapist within the Federal system, with locations in Chinle, AZ; Kayenta, AZ; Pinon, AZ; Tsaile, AZ; Crownpoint, NM; Gallup, NM; and Shiprock, NM. The role requires a graduate or higher level degree in physical therapy from an accredited program and a current, unrestricted license to practice as a Physical Therapist. The position is open for applications from February 10, 2025, to January 31, 2026. Applicants must demonstrate sufficient experience and/or education to perform the duties of the position, including volunteer work and part-time experience. The position is classified under the GS-11 and GS-12 levels, with specific qualifications for each level.

Responsibilities

• Meet patient's goals and needs and provide quality care by assessing and interpreting evaluation and test results.
• Determine physical therapy treatment plans and administer physical therapy treatments.
• Instruct patients, families, and caregivers in home exercise programs and conduct in-service training with Physical Therapy staff.
• Perform at the level of clinical expert and serve as a clinical mentor for PT residency or fellowship students.
• Apply the latest research to client management to rehabilitate, habilitate, and enhance performance.
• Order or recommend x-rays, CTs, and MRIs; refer to specialists as appropriate.
• Plan and carry out a full range of treatment where therapeutic objectives are complex.
• Assess, diagnose, and treat a broad spectrum of neuro and musculoskeletal disorders.

Requirements

• A graduate or higher level degree in physical therapy from an accredited program.
• Current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a Physical Therapist.
• Passed the National Physical Therapy Examination administered by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy.
• For GS-11: Three years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-9.
• For GS-12: One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11.

Nice-to-haves

• Additional graduate training in a specialized field of clinical practice.
• Experience in planning and carrying out complex therapeutic objectives.