Occupational Therapist (Holistic Health and Fitness)

What you would do

• Provide occupational therapy services to improve Soldier performance and unit readiness.
• Develop programs to improve performance or lower injury risk.
• Evaluate Soldiers' physical, thinking, and daily living skills.
• Plan and run group and one-on-one treatment programs.
• Work with a team to plan rehabilitation and wellness for Soldiers.
• Teach Soldiers how injuries affect movement and how to protect their joints.

Do you qualify for GS-12?

With experience: You need at least one full year of professional occupational therapy experience at the GS-11 level. This experience must include evaluating adults, using therapy methods to improve performance, and working with an interdisciplinary team.

With education: You need a graduate or higher degree that included an occupational therapy program approved by ACOTE or another recognized accrediting group, plus the clinical work the school requires. You must also pass the national exam from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). Education cannot replace experience for this job. Current federal 0631 Occupational Therapist employees who have worked continuously in this series since September 27, 2017 or earlier are exempt from the degree and certification requirements.

Licenses and certifications you need:

• NBCOT national certification in occupational therapy
• Basic Life Support (BLS) training and certification sponsored or endorsed by the American Heart Association

How to apply well

What to send:

• Resume of two pages or less showing employer, job title, start and end dates by month and year, and hours per week
• College transcripts, required to show your degree
• Copy of your NBCOT certification
• Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration, if you are a man born after December 31, 1959
• Proof of U.S. citizenship
• Most recent performance appraisal, if applicable
• Documents proving veterans' preference or other preference, if you claim it
• Documents to the Human Resources Office proving federal 0631 exemption, if you claim it
• Cover letter, optional

How you will be rated: You are rated on how well your resume, supporting documents, and online questionnaire show you meet the qualifications. If you inflate your qualifications or experience, you may lose consideration; missing documents or information can make your application incomplete.

Tips for this job:

• Your resume must be two pages or less, or it will be removed from consideration.
• Include the hours worked per week for each job, or your application may be marked incomplete.
• Upload your transcripts and NBCOT certification with your application, or you will be rated ineligible.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. May require overtime or hours outside normal duty, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. May be on call after hours and on weekends.

Incentives and relocation: Relocation expenses may be reimbursed under agency policy. A recruitment or relocation incentive and advanced in-hire pay may be authorized. Permanent change of station (PCS) costs are not authorized.

Conditions of employment:

• Background investigation to determine suitability for federal employment
• One-year probationary period
• Possible suitability or fitness determination after background investigation
• Annual seasonal influenza vaccination or a recognized exemption
• Immunization screening; hepatitis B shot required for direct patient contact
• Pre-employment physical exam and annual physical exam
• Must meet credentialing requirements and get clinical privileges
• May need overtime or non-standard hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Moderate to heavy lifting up to 50 pounds may be required
• Temporary duty or business travel of 25% of the time
• May be given a government cell phone and on-call duty after hours and on weekends
• Proof of U.S. citizenship required
• Selective Service registration for men born after December 31, 1959
• Direct deposit of pay required
• Selection may be limited by the DoD referral system for displaced employees

Job details

Salary

$89,508 – $116,362 per year

Pay scale and grade

GS-12 · General Schedule

Location

Fort Stewart, Georgia

Appointment

Permanent

Work schedule

Full-time

Service

Competitive

Openings

1

Security clearance

Not Required

Travel

25% or less

Drug test

Not required

Supervisory

No

Occupation

Occupational Therapist (0631)

Announcement

SDSC-26-13097662-DHA-R4