• Leads, manages, plans, directs, evaluates, and delegates the ongoing development, evaluation, and operation of the USAF TSOMPT Fellowship.
• Provides overall guidance to manage, plan, direct, and evaluate the ongoing national and international standards, national accreditation and external auditing of the USAF TSOMPT Fellowship.
• Utilizes a wide range of concepts, principles, and methodologies of the therapeutic field to provide examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention, and outcome assessment for Department of Defense (DoD) beneficiaries.
• Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• At a minimum, qualification requirements stipulated by the Office of Personnel Management for the 0633 occupational series must be met.
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.
• A minimum of a Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from an academic institution accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education is required. A Terminal Doctorate degree (PhD or DSc) strongly preferred.
• Five years of recent full-time equivalent clinical experience as a physical therapist relevant to practice setting and allowing privileging for independent practice is desired.
• Employee must maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification IAW AF guidance.
• Specialty certifications: A, B, C a. Have and maintain Board Certification as a Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy IAW AFI 44- 119 to be eligible for advanced clinical specialist credentials.
• b. A certification that demonstrates expertise in exercise science/physiology or strength and conditioning is highly desired.
• c. Nationally Certified Athletic Trainer and/or Board Certification as a Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy are desired.
• Employee must meet the annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) requirements for Biomedical Sciences Corps clinicians and for state licensure IAW AF guidance.
• Employee may be required to work and/or be on-call after normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Employee may be required to respond to on-call communication during work hours and when performing on-call duty.
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Qualifications

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED:

• Employee must be able to receive/maintain regular privileges/medical staff appointment at the 10th Medical Group as a physical therapist by the facility credentials office, to include participation in ongoing peer review IAW AF guidance.
• Employee must have and maintain FAAOMPT credential (Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists).
• Employee with least 3 years of clinical Dry Needling experience and experience instructing dry needling techniques is highly desired.
• Experience as a physical therapist in a Special Operations, Special Warfare and/or Tactical unit is highly desired.
• A minimum of two years teaching experience in an accredited Orthopaedic Manual or Sports Physical Therapy Fellowship and/or Orthopedic or Sports Physical Therapy Residency is highly desired.
• Teaching experience within the past five years in an entry-level Physical Therapy Degree program and/or teaching continuing education courses is highly desired.
• Ability to perform frequent, considerable, and strenuous physical exertion such as frequent lifting of heavy objects over 23 kilograms and long periods of standing and/or walking (NCAA Division 1 Athletics practice and competition coverage with Fellows). Must be willing to accept risks inherent to covering NCAA Division 1 Athletics practices and competitions in a high altitude environment. Environmental risk factors include low temperatures with high winds from October to March, extremely high incidences of local lightening strikes, snow and hail storms. Risk factors inherent to covering NCAA Division 1 Athletics include working on the edge of the practice and competition environments with high risk of collision with players and being struck with high velocity objects such as balls and pucks. Must be willing and able to travel by ground and air in order to provide sports coverage and Fellow mentoring during away competitions and events.

In order to qualify, you must meet the SPECIALIZED experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions +IOR for the GS-0633 Series.

BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
A Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in a major study that included or was supplemented by (1) a physical therapy curriculum approved by a recognized professional accrediting organization (CAAHEP) at the time the curriculum was completed, and (2) the clinical affiliation requirements prescribed by the school. NOTE: You must submit a copy of official transcripts.

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Licensure: Applicants must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a Physical Therapist from a State 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 (external link) (FSBPT).

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes least one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 (or higher) grade level or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes: Professional knowledge of, and expert skill in applying, complex concepts, principles, and methodologies of the therapeutic field sufficient to perform research to expand knowledge in one or more areas of physical rehabilitation; evidence-based practice, best practice protocols, and quality assurance programs; Professional knowledge of, and expert skill in applying complex physical therapy education principles and practices sufficient to develop specialty trained physical therapist and consult and practice with a variety of other professionals to treat medically complex Special Warfare Airmen in an independent manner; Professional knowledge of, and expert skill in developing, testing and advising on new approaches, theories and methods in orthopedic physical therapy interventions to prevent onset, symptoms, and progression of impairments, functional limitations that result in injuries and conditions that tactical airmen encounter from physically demanding work; Professional knowledge of, and skill in applying, a wide range of concepts, principles, and methodologies of the therapeutic field sufficient to perform advanced techniques to identify existing or potential problems resulting from trauma, disease or other causes; and deviate from existing treatment methods, procedures, or techniques to resolve difficult or complex problems. Note: Resume must show supporting evidence.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

1. Professional knowledge of, and skill in applying, an extensive range of concepts, principles, and methodologies of the Physical Therapy field to perform advanced techniques to examine, diagnose, and treat neuromuscular and musculoskeletal disease/pathology, impairment, and functional limitations resulting from trauma, disease, or other causes; determine complex risk factors and behaviors that may impede optimal functioning; and adapt existing treatment methods, procedures, or techniques to resolve difficult or complex problems.
2. Knowledge of the etiology, pathoanatomy, pathophysiology, pathomechanics, and manifestations of the full range of organic and functional physical disorders, their causes, and complicating factors contributing to the overall impairment and functional limitation.
3. Knowledge of health delivery and support services in order to work as an integral member of patient care teams; work effectively with other health professionals, paraprofessionals, and support staff; consult with other specialists to effectively deliver patient services.
4. Knowledge of contemporary rehabilitation theories, neurological and orthopaedic evaluations, spinal and extremity manipulation/mobilization to apply evidence-based reasoning to develop a comprehensive therapeutic treatment program.
5. Ability to guide, train, and mentor physical therapy interns/doctoral students, enlisted physical medicine technicians, resident/intern physicians, clinical nurses, and/or other Special Warfare team members.
6. Ability to communicate clearly, both written and oral, with staff, patients, and the multi-disciplinary Special Warfare team.

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How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

BASIS OF RATING:
Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable.

Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements
Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements.
Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements.

The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.