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Physical Therapist

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a full-time, permanent Physical Therapist job at the New Mexico VA Health Care System in Albuquerque, part of the Veterans Health Administration. The job is in the Spinal Cord Injury and Disorders (SCI/D) Therapy Department and covers both outpatient and inpatient clinics. The job may close early after 50 applications are received.

1 vacancy

It may close early. This job will close once 50 applications are received, which may happen before the official closing date.

Can you apply?

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

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

The job is open to the public. The announcement says you must be a U.S. citizen, national, or someone who owes allegiance to the U.S. to apply.

What you would do

  • Examine and treat adult patients with complex spinal cord injuries
  • Prescribe, fit and train patients on specialty equipment and mobility devices
  • Provide physical therapy through home visits, video, and telehealth
  • Recommend home changes such as ramps, grab bars, and wider doorways
  • Teach patients and family members about rehabilitation goals and limits
  • Supervise physical therapy interns and give staff in-service training

Do you qualify for GS-11 to GS-12?

With experience: You need a bachelor's degree in physical therapy plus 5 years of progressively independent physical therapy experience, or a master's degree in physical therapy plus 2 years of that experience. For the GS-12 level, you also need 1 year of experience equal to GS-11 level.

With education: A doctorate in physical therapy qualifies by itself. Your degree must come from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). Graduates of foreign programs qualify if they hold a full, unrestricted, current U.S. license.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Full, current, unrestricted license to practice physical therapy in a U.S. state, territory, or Washington D.C.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Current physical therapy license
  • Long-form resume or curriculum vitae (CV)
  • Transcript
  • Cover letter, if applicable
  • DD-214 if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-15 if you claim 10-point veterans' preference
  • VA disability letter, if applicable
  • SF-50 if you are a current or former federal employee

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the qualifications listed. Your application, resume, CV, and documents will be verified, and errors or missing information may lower your rating or make you ineligible.

Tips for this job:

  • Include your full license details and make sure it is current and unrestricted
  • Write a long-form resume or CV with clear, specific dates and details of your physical therapy experience
  • Apply early, because the job may close after 50 applications

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. No travel required.

Incentives and relocation: Relocation and recruitment incentives are not authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) moves are not authorized.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Drug test (urinalysis) before appointment
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Must be proficient in written and spoken English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Online onboarding; ID must be REAL ID compliant
  • Seasonal influenza vaccination required
  • 1 or 2-year trial period
  • Regular standing, walking, bending, and light to heavy lifting

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
$93,153 – $128,370 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-11 to GS-12 · General Schedule
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico
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
CBSX-13100793-27-SB

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