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Physical Therapist

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a full-time Physical Therapist job at the Kansas City VA Medical Center, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Services, in Nevada, MO, for the Veterans Health Administration. The therapist works as an independent care provider who makes their own clinical decisions for veterans. The page lists the job as telework eligible, but the duties section says telework is not available.

Telework eligible1 vacancy

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Agency employees onlyOnly current employees of the hiring agency.
  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.

The job is open to the public, but applicants must be U.S. citizens, nationals, or people who owe allegiance to the U.S. Current federal employees of the hiring agency may also apply under the internal announcement.

What you would do

  • Evaluate patients and interpret exam findings to plan care
  • Diagnose within physical therapy scope and refer patients to other providers when needed
  • Set treatment goals with each patient and design treatment plans
  • Change treatment plans based on patient response and re-evaluate on time
  • Document findings, goals, progress and discharge summaries in medical records
  • Provide clinical oversight of physical therapy assistants and students

Do you qualify for GS-12?

With experience: You need a bachelor's in physical therapy plus 5 years of progressively independent physical therapist experience, or a master's in physical therapy plus 2 years of the same. For the GS-12 level, you also need 1 year of experience equivalent to GS-11, plus a valid unrestricted state license. Two years of outpatient clinical work experience is preferred.

With education: A doctorate in physical therapy alone meets the education requirement. A bachelor's or master's in physical therapy counts only together with the experience listed above. The program must be accredited by CAPTE (Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education).

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Full, current, unrestricted license to practice physical therapy in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or D.C.
  • Valid unrestricted state license for the GS-12 level

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Long-form resume or curriculum vitae (CV), required
  • License
  • Transcript, if you use education to qualify
  • Professional certification, if applicable
  • DD-214 or Statement of Service, if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-15, if you claim 10-point veterans' preference
  • SF-50, if you are a current or former federal employee
  • Cover letter, if applicable

How you will be rated: You are rated on how well you meet the listed qualifications, based on your application and supporting documents. Your application, resume and documents will be verified, and errors or omissions may affect consideration or lead to an ineligible rating.

Tips for this job:

  • List exact dates and weekly hours for each physical therapist job, since experience will be verified.
  • If you use a degree, attach your transcript and confirm the program is CAPTE-accredited.
  • Attach your DD-214 and SF-15 if you claim veterans' preference; preference does not apply to current federal employees.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. This is not a virtual position.

Incentives and relocation: Relocation and recruitment incentives are not authorized, and relocation expenses are not reimbursed.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship
  • Drug test (urinalysis) before appointment
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Proficient in written and spoken English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Online onboarding with acceptable ID; non-REAL ID driver's licenses are not accepted
  • Seasonal influenza vaccination or approved exemption required
  • Annual TB screening or testing
  • 1 or 2-year trial period

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$90,968 – $118,261 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-12 · General Schedule
Location
Nevada, Missouri
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Physical Therapist (0633)
Announcement
CBSS-13098763-27-LC

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