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10/18/2017 to 11/07/2017
$30,002 - $54,056 per year
GS 04 - 07
1 vacancy in the following location:
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-time - Full Time
07
No
KO-18-GW-2019484
482301700
This position is located in the Physical Therapy Department of the Rehabilitation Service at the Dayton Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The primary responsibilities will be to provide outpatient physical therapy services at the Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs), which includes: Springfield, Middletown and Richmond CBOCs. The duties and responsibilities are carried out throughout the medical center including all clinical and patient care areas involved with the Service. Incumbent is a Physical Therapy Assistant and is a licensed practitioner. The Physical Therapy Assistant conducts a full range of Physical Therapy services, including; application of modalities training, exercise prescription, etc., under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist. The principle duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
·Consistently demonstrates and understanding of the therapy treatment plan.
·Promptly implements the therapy treatment plan under the general supervision of a Physical Therapist (PT) within the established time period.
·Consistently progresses patient toward realistic goals, recommends modification of the treatment plan and identifies when a patient's highest level of function has been attained and informs the PT.
·Consistently documents patient progress/response to treatment and instructions/educational material provided to patient or caregiver using appropriate format within the established time period.
·Work that meets quantity and quality requirements is completed in the established time period.
·Evidence exists to indicate that the therapist maintains a state-of-the-art understanding of rehabilitation theory and practice. He/she is able to identify his/her training needs and takes action to meet these needs through available training resources.
·Demonstrates the competency to treat young adult to geriatric patients.
Work Schedule: 1st Shift 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday
Functional Statement Title/#: Physical Therapy Assistant/000000
Physical Requirements: Work includes regular and recurring physical exertion in standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, gripping, and walking. Moderate to heavy lifting is required to assist patients and operate equipment. Sitting is required in meetings and for conducting administrative work. Work may require physical stamina, normal use of arms and legs, and good visual and auditory acuity.
Basic Requirements:
Preferred Experience: Outpatient Orthopaedics/Geriatrics is preferred, but not necessary.
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.
Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements for employment, the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates.
GS-4
(a) Experience. None beyond the basic requirements.
(b) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
1. Ability to perform chart review.
2. Ability to obtain subjective history.
3. Ability to interpret information gained through subjective history.
4. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with the patient, the physical therapist, health care providers, and others.
(c) Assignment. Employees at this grade level serve as staff PTAs. It is expected that they receive guidance from more experienced staff members for more complex patients and require direct supervision by the treating physical therapist.
GS-5
(a) Experience. In addition to the basic requirements, 6 months of experience comparable to the next lower grade level. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
(b) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
1. Ability to assess changes in physical, mental, and/or medical status.
2. Knowledge of treatment techniques needed to assess changes in physical, mental, and/or medical status.
3. Ability to recognize individual and cultural differences and respond appropriately in all aspects of physical therapy services.
(c) Assignment. Employees at this grade level serve as staff PTAs. It is expected that they receive guidance from more experienced staff members for more complex patients and require direct supervision by the treating physical therapist.
GS-6
(a) Experience. In addition to the basic requirements, 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
(b) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
a. Knowledge of evidence based physical therapy practice.
b. Knowledge of physical therapy data collection and ongoing assessment techniques in order to perform specified aspects of patient evaluation and interventions.
c. Knowledge of basic biological and medical science to assess patient data; make a preliminary determination of their needs; develop treatment goals and objectives; and implement patient treatment plans.
(c) Assignment. Employees at this grade level serve as staff PTAs receiving little to no guidance from more experienced staff members for more complex patients and require general supervision by the treating physical therapist.
GS-7
(a) Experience. In addition to the basic requirements, 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
(b) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
1. Ability to organize data, format that data into a presentation, and present information pertinent to patient care in formal or informal settings. Examples may include providing in-service training to staff or formal presentations to the treatment team.
2. Knowledge of contemporary physical therapy practice. This may be demonstrated through continuing education courses, in-service training, or journal article reviews.
3. Ability to independently implement selected components of interventions identified in the plan of care established by the physical therapist.
(c) Assignment. Employees at this grade level serve as staff PTAs. This is the full performance level for the PTA. Assignments include: service as an active team member in a comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation program such as geriatrics, amputee, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, cardiac rehabilitation, aquatics, orthopedics, or wound care, etc.; prepare, provide, and supervise clinical training experiences for PTA students; and independently provide patient education to patients and their caregivers.
References: VA Handbook 5005/15, Part II, Appendix G23, Physical Therapy Assistant Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office.
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.
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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.
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NOTE: The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-07. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-04 to GS-07. The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group) will recommend the grade and salary for new appointments. For internal selectees being promoted, the board will determine grade and HR will determine step in accordance with policy.
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·Resume
Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s),which may not be required for all applicants:
VA Form 10-2850c - Application for Associated Health Occupations (required). Available at the VA Forms website: http://www.va.gov/vaforms/search_action.asp?FormNo=10-2850&tkey=&Action=Search
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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.
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The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Tuesday, November 07, 2017 to receive consideration.
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The Dayton Veterans Administration Medical Center (VAMC) is looking for applicants who possess integrity and character to become employees that are committed to serving our Nation's Veterans. Employees that place the needs of others ahead of their own, who treat all with dignity and respect, while consistently striving for excellence in their workmanship. Every position at the Dayton VAMC; regardless of job title, provides the opportunity to make a meaningful and personal contribution to America's Veterans. For more information on why choosing to work for the Department of Veterans Affairs is a good career choice, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/why-=choose-va/index.asp .
Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 2019484