Physical Therapist (Educational and Developmental Intervention Services)

Summary

About the Position: Serve as a Physical Therapist (Educational and Developmental Intervention Services) with the Department of War at Womack Army Medical Center at Fort Bragg, NC. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Duties

• •Conduct comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and developmental assessments of infants and toddlers with complex developmental delays, disabilities, and medical conditions.
• •Provide Early Intervention Services (EIS) to infants and toddlers from birth to age three, focusing on gross motor development, mobility, strength, balance, and postural control.
• •Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and families to develop, implement, and update Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) based on identified developmental needs and family priorities.
• •Develop and adapt individualized physical therapy interventions, treatment strategies, and assistive devices to improve functional development and independence.
• •Coordinate with medical providers, community agencies, and early intervention team members to ensure appropriate referrals, evaluations, and delivery of services.
• •Provide consultation, education, and technical assistance to families, caregivers, and other professionals regarding developmental needs, intervention strategies, and available resources.
• •Monitor developmental progress, adjust intervention plans as needed, and maintain accurate documentation of evaluations, treatment services, and outcomes.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education AND experience requirements described below. 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; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Requirement for Physical Therapist (Educational and Developmental Intervention Services): Degree: A graduate (or higher level) degree that included a physical therapy curriculum approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or a professional accrediting organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained, and completion of the clinical requirements prescribed by the school. Licensure: Applicants must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a Physical Therapist from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, 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 (FSBPT). Exemption: You are exempt from the basic requirements above if you are a current federal employee occupying a position in the 0633 occupational series and have been continuously employed in this occupational series since September 27, 2017 or before. Note: You will be required to provide appropriate documentation to the respective Human Resources Office to validate your status. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes includes conducting pediatric physical therapy evaluations and developmental assessments; providing early intervention services to improve gross motor development, mobility, balance, and functional abilities; collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and families to develop and implement Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs). This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.