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As one of the most modern health care facilities in the country, the Baltimore VA Medical Center offers veterans state-of-the-art medical technology, clinical services and research programs. The medical center is home to the world's first filmless radiology department, which allows health care providers to have nearly instant access to patient radiology images from anywhere in the facility and throughout the health care system. The medical center's "patient friendly" design features plant-filled atriums, natural light from overhead skylights and comfortable patient rooms and waiting areas.
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03/09/2017 to 03/23/2017
$71,513 - $87,209 per year
GS 11
1 vacancy in the following location:
Occasional travel - Occasional travel, less than 25% of the time to assist w/patients
No
Permanent
Full-time - Full Time
11
No
H17-021-CM-1852545-BU1
465528600
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm/Full time coverage needed to include possible evenings and some weekends rotation to cover patient care needs.
PRIMARY DUTY LOCATION: Baltimore VA Medical Center; Baltimore, MD 21201.
TELEWORK ELIGIBILITY: These positions are not suitable for telework.
POSITION DESCRIPTION NUMBER (PD#): 000000- These are Hybrid Title 38 positions and are covered by a Functional Statement.
BARGAINING UNIT POSITION: These are bargaining unit positions.
INCENTIVES: Recruitment incentives, relocation incentives, and relocation expenses ARE NOT authorized for these positions.
The positions primarily serve as physical therapist at the Baltimore Campus in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Services. The Physical Therapists provides and supports both outpatient and inpatient care to acute inpatient units on Intensive Care Unit (ICU); Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU), and Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) as well as sub-acute services to Geriatric Evaluation & Management Unit (GEMU), and supports outpatient therapy services . Various diagnosis are seen by the therapist ranging from orthopedics, medical issues, and neurological. The physical therapist assesses referred patients using standard evaluation procedures and techniques, formulates and implements Physical Therapy treatment plans, re-assesses patients at intervals, and modifies treatment plans accordingly. Reports patient(s) progress both orally and in writing, to other treatment team members; maintains and replenishes adequate materials necessary for patient treatment. Responsible for training and clinical direction of physical therapy assistants and volunteers assigned to therapist's clinical area. Accurate interpretation of physician(s) orders for evaluation.
Physical Requirements: It is VA policy to ensure that all selected applicants and employed personnel are physically, mentally and emotionally fit to perform the duties of the position to which assigned. A pre-placement physical examination is required for all full-time, part-time and intermittent employees identified by VA Directive and Handbook 5019. The pre-placement physical examination shall be completed prior to appointment to determine the physical and mental fitness for candidates for appointment in VA. The examination will be concerned with the mental and physical ability of the applicant to satisfactorily perform the duties of the proposed assignment and will include requisite laboratory and other screening as required by Federal regulatory agencies. The work associated with this position may include periods of walking and ambulating patients, providing patient transfers, some lifting of 50 pounds and supporting patients; Selection for this position will be made in accordance with HRML No. 05-12-02, Employment of People with Disabilities, including under Schedule A, 5CFR 213.3102(u).
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
U.S. Citizenship: [Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy].
English Language Proficiency: Physical Therapists must be proficient in spoken and written English.
Licensure: Must possess a current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice physical therapy in a State, Territory or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.
Education - Degree: Graduate from a degree program in physical therapy from an approved college or university approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). 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 APTA website: http://www.apta.org/; NOTE: Effective, January 1, 2002, CAPTE changed its scope of accrediting activities of PT education programs to include only those programs that culminate in post-baccalaureate degrees.
Physical Requirements: Candidate must pass pre-employment examination; which will be concerned with the mental and physical ability of the applicant to satisfactorily perform the duties of the proposed assignment and will include requisite laboratory and other screening as required by Federal regulatory agencies.
Preferred Experience: Although not required, experience working in INPATIENT and OUTPATIENT settings is HIGHLY PREFERRED
GS-11: Physical Therapist:
Assignments. Candidates must be licensed for assignment at this grade level, and are considered to be at the full performance level. Staff PTs at this level are responsible for providing assessment and treatment intervention. They are assigned to all program areas which are covered by Rehabilitation Services and provide professional, independent physical therapy services in the assigned area. PTs at this level may be given general assignments in any physical therapy program area where the advanced specialized knowledge is not required on a recurring basis due to the patient population served and complexity of the facility and/or treatment area or may serve as the sole PT at a less complex facility. Individuals may perform ancillary assignments, including program management duties on an occasional basis, where the complexity and amount of work is not substantial (less than 25% of the duty time).
Education, Experience, and Licensure. In addition to meeting the basic requirements, completion of 1 year of progressively complex experience and a broader scope of experience equivalent to the next lower grade; or 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a doctoral degree; or doctoral degree in physical therapy or a directly related field. The candidate must meet the following KSAOs described at the GS-9 level, examples of the GS-9 level KSAO's are:
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics (KSAOs)-GS9:
1.Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, physics, kinesiology, psychology, pathophysiology and surgical procedures as they relate to human function.
2.Knowledge of and ability to apply clinically appropriate assessment techniques and treatment interventions to address human pathophysiology and dysfunction.
3.Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, with patients, families, caregivers, and other healthcare professions.
In addition to meeting the KSAOs described at the GS-9 level, the candidate must fully demonstrate the KSAOs described at the GS-11 level. Examples of the GS-11 level KSAO's are:
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics (KSAOs)- GS11:
1. Knowledge of contemporary and evidence-based PT practice.
2. Ability to interpret clinician prescriptions and referrals.
3. Skill in communicating, both orally and in writing, with patients, families, caregivers, and other health care professions to facilitate the multidisciplinary treatment process.
4. Skill in utilizing appropriate screening and evaluation techniques required to appropriately provide direct patient care.
5. Knowledge of clinical signs and symptoms to make appropriate referrals for further medical attention/assessment as indicated.
REFERENCES: VA Handbook 5005/24, Part II, Appendix G12,
dated FEBRUARY 18, 2009, and OPM Group Coverage Qualification Standard,
Physical Therapist Series GS-0633; http://vaww1.va.gov/ohrm/Directives-Handbooks/Documents/5005.pdf
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
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. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
You 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 WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Creditable Experience
Knowledge of Contemporary Professional Physical Therapy Practice. To be creditable, experience must have demonstrated possession of the required knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics associated with the scope of physical therapy practice as outlined in the current Guide to Physical Therapist Practice, American Physical Therapy Association, and the Normative Model of Physical Therapist Education. The experience may have been evidenced by one or more of the following:
1. 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.
2. In addition to licensure, applicants must demonstrate completion of a minimum of 15 continuing education units (CEUs) recognized by APTA or the appropriate licensing board.
3. Completion of a post-graduate fellowship or a post-graduate residency program may substitute for creditable experience on a year for year basis.
Quality of Experience. Experience is only creditable if it was earned post degree and meets the following:
1. Work as a graduate PT directly related to the position to be filled; and
2. The work to be credited is at a level comparable to physical therapy experience at the same or next lower grade level than the grade level being considered for placement.
3. For all assignments above the full performance level, the higher level duties must consist of significant scope, administrative independence, complexity (difficulty) and range of variety as described in this standard at the specified grade level and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time.
Part-time Experience. Part-time experience as a graduate PT is credited according to its relationship to the full-time workweek. For example, a PT employed 20 hours a week, or on a 1/2-time basis, would receive 1 full-time workweek of credit for each 2 weeks of service.
Board Certification. Board certification means having successfully passed a Board Certification examination administered by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS).
Content Specialty. Specialized content areas of physical therapy include, but are not limited to, geriatrics, neurology, cardiopulmonary, orthopedics, electrophysiology, diabetes, sports medicine, spinal cord injury, amputee, wound care, stroke, brain injury and arthritis.
Post-graduate Fellowships. According to the APTA, a post graduate fellowship is "A post-professional, funded, and planned learning experience in a focused area of PT clinical practice, education, or research (not infrequently post-doctoral, post-residency prepared or board-certified physical therapists)".
Post-graduate Residency. According to the APTA, a post-graduate residency is "A planned program of post-professional clinical and didactic education that is designed to advance significantly the physical therapist's preparation as a provider of patient care services in a defined area of clinical practice".
NOTE: The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group) will recommend the grade and salary for new appointments.
All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s):
·Resume
Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s),which may not be required for all applicants:
1. REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION: Resume or CV**MUST INCLUDE Month/Year employed at jobs listed (EX:01/2016-12/2016) Hours Worked (EX: 40 hours Full Time, 24 hours Part time) for EACH JOB listed on your Resume**
2. REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION: *If you are a current VA/Government employee ONLY* SF50- Notification of Personnel Action; please include a copy of your latest SF-50 (listing position, grade/step, location, and salary [Non-award])
3. Highly Desired: OF306- Declaration of Federal Employment; OF-306 signed and dated, in the last 52 weeks, is required, Please read instructions carefully. All applicants must sign as "applicant" only. Review documentation for errors. Answer all questions fully/accurately.
http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of0306.PDF
4. Highly Desired: VA Form 10-2850c: Application for Associated Health Occupations
http://www.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/vha-10-2850c-fill.pdf
5. Occupational Questionnaire: online or-fax submission;do not complete both
6. Licensure: Documentation/copy of licensure to validate current licensure requirements
7. College Transcripts: (University/college name, student information, and conferral/graduation date must be present); "official" transcripts are not required. You may upload "unofficial" transcripts
8. VA Performance Appraisal: please consider including a copy of your latest yearly Performance Appraisal
Applicants may submit the following supporting document type(s), in addition to those listed above; not required for all applicants:
For Prior Military Service Members: DD 214, SF 15, other Veteran documentation. Please submit a legible copy of your DD214(s) and/or documentation related to your active duty service which shows dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation
If you are a Naturalized Citizen: Please submit proof of US Citizenship (Naturalization Documentation)
Other: You are welcome to submit a cover letter, letters of recommendation, awards, etc.
National Service: Documentation to support National Service experience (e.g. DOS- Description of Service Letter provided by organization)
Please use this checklistto make sure you have included other documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), documentation to support Veterans Preference claims, etc. You will not be contacted for additional information.
Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), or 10pt (CP/CPS, XPP, XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP), on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section(s) provided. A legible copy of your DD214(s) indicating character of service, disability certification, SF-15 (if claiming 10 pt. preference) or if you are currently serving on active duty and expected to be released or discharged within 120 days; documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation. Documentation is required for eligibility verification.
Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents: You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. If you are unable to apply online or unable to upload your supporting documents to your online application, follow the directions located at the following site: Fax Options. The Vacancy ID of the job opportunity announcement is 1925253.
NOTE: If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203-FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
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.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online.
To apply for this position, you must complete the View Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Thursday, March 23, 2017 to receive consideration.
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