Physical Therapist GS-0633-12

Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps, Falls Church, VA • Augusta, GA

11d • $89,508 - $116,362 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is in the Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Fort Gordon, Georgia. It is located in the Dept of Surgery Physical MED and REHAB Clinic service at Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center (DDEAMC) at Fort Gordon, Georgia. Serves as the primary Physical Therapist (PT) in an inpatient, outpatient clinic which maximizes restoration of physical and adaptive roles and functions in support of the overall program objectives.

Requirements

• 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).
• One year of specialized experience which includes evaluating physical therapy patients; developing physical therapy treatments in a hospital or clinical setting; and instructing physical therapy patients on treatment programs.
• Must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive Physical Therapy evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment using advanced therapeutic principles for patients.
• Plan and coordinate management and treatment of complex neuromuscular and musculoskeletal cases as fully privileged Physical Therapist.
• Evaluate for acute chronic neuromusculoskeletal and musculoskeletal conditions in inpatient/outpatient care.
• Design treatment plan for patients with complex, chronic, or acute conditions.
• Participate in the development of protocols and standard operating procedures for Physical Therapy programs.
• Serve as the primary Physical Therapist (PT) in support of the overall program objectives.
• Provide evaluation and intervention of wounded, ill, and injured patients with physical rehabilitation, musculoskeletal extremity, spine injuries, neurological impairments, pain, and concomitant mental health disorders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level