Lead Physical Therapist

• Patient Evaluation and Assessment: Performs comprehensive physical therapy evaluations for patients with acute and chronic musculoskeletal neurological pain functional and related conditions using clinical assessments standardized measures medical histories and patient interviews.
• Treatment Planning and Intervention: Develops and implements individualized treatment plans using therapeutic exercise manual therapy modalities adaptive equipment orthotics reconditioning injury prevention and other appropriate rehabilitation techniques.
• Patient Education and Clinical Documentation: Educates patients and families regarding conditions functional limitations activity modification ergonomics and rehabilitation goals; maintains required treatment documentation in the electronic health record.
• Team Leadership and Program Coordination: Leads physical therapy staff by distributing and balancing workload communicating priorities monitoring progress coaching team members coordinating training resolving routine issues and reporting accomplishments and concerns to the supervisor.
• Clinical Program and Quality Improvement: Serves as a physical therapy subject matter expert contributes to protocols and standard operating procedures supports evidence-based practice coordinates student/intern education and participates in continuous quality improvement and practice standardization.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Consultation: Collaborates with healthcare teams on patient care discharge planning rehabilitation equipment and community reintegration; provides education and consultation to staff and other stakeholders and serves as a physical therapy point of contact in the Supervisory Physical Therapists absence.

Selectee may be subject to a probationary period
ESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial period
U.S. Citizenship is required
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630 requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes.

Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities visit Financial Disclosure Form required.

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Background Investigation Requirement:
This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment.
A background investigation is a standard process used by the Federal Government to verify an individuals identity employment history education and other relevant information to determine suitability for Federal service.
Upon receipt of instructions applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance. Timely completion is critical to avoid delays in processing or a determination of unsuitability.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to prioritize this requirement and to maintain regular communication with their assigned Personnel Security Specialist throughout the process.

Financial Suitability Requirement:
This position requires a review of the applicants financial history as part of the personnel security and suitability determination. Applicants must demonstrate financial responsibility maintain good standing with creditors and satisfy all legal financial obligations prior to applying.
Individuals with substantial delinquent or unresolved financial obligations-including but not limited to delinquent federal or state tax liabilities defaulted federal student loans court-ordered fines or fees or child support arrears-may be deemed unsuitable for employment with the Indian Health Service (IHS).
Prior to the appointment candidates must present two valid forms of identification. If one of the documents is a state-issued ID or drivers license it must be REAL ID-compliant.

To qualify for this position your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying.

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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

Individual Occupational Requirements
BASIC REQUIREMENT(S):
EDUCATION
A graduate or higher level degree that included:

• A physical therapy curriculum approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs(external link) (CAAHEP) or a professional accrediting organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education(external link) at the time the degree was obtained; and
• Completion of the clinical requirements prescribed by the school.