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Summary This position serves as the licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) located in the Rehabilitation Department (Outpatient and Wound Clinic) at the Whiteriver Indian Hospital. The PTA is responsible for direct patient care thru the application and knowledge of concepts, principles and practices of Physical Therapy for the treatment and prevention of disability and disease. Responsibilities Independently provide varied, multi-faceted and complex physical therapy interventions based on established treatment care plan. Perform specific interventions to monitor and capture progress of patient/client using knowledge of physical therapy data collection and assessment techniques. Follow the established treatment plan, addressing the short and long term goals, organize and prioritize care. Maintain a clean work environment properly disinfecting surfaces after patient use, as well as maintaining equipment used in direct patient care. Communicates verbally, and in writing, progress or lack thereof to the assigned Physical Therapist and suggests appropriate changes to plan of care and goals based on patient response to treatment. Monitor vital signs, recognize changes in patient status, and use independent judgment to discontinue a procedure or therapeutic exercise and respond immediately and appropriately to potentially life-threatening events. This position is being re-advertised to solicit additional applications. Applicants who applied previously need not reapply unless submitting updated and/or missing information. An OPEN UNTIL FILLED job announcement is established. The first Cut-off date for receipt/referral of applications to be considered will be 10 days after the opening date. The job announcement closes once the position is filled. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must pass pre-employment examination. Selectee may be subject to a probationary 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. Confidential Financial Disclosure Form required. Measles and Rubella immunization required for selectees born after 1957 and seasonal influenza immunization is required for all staff working in Indian Health Service health care facilities. The selected individual is required to obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges, including any licensure requirements. If privileges are not obtained or maintained during employment, the employee will be subject to adverse actions, up to and including removal from Federal service. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/. All federal employees are required to set up direct deposit. Background Investigation: If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation. Fingerprint results and background investigation documentation must be cleared prior to hire. After you begin your employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the sensitivity level of your position. The investigation must find that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position. If you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin work. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or subject to possible criminal charges. You may be subject to a credit check as a part of the background investigation process. Qualifications 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: Specialized Experience (for positions at GS-4 and above): Examples of qualifying specialized experience include work as an assistant to one of the specialized therapies such as occupational, physical, manual arts, corrective, or educational therapy; or experience gained as an assistant or aid in patient care, social work, or psychology where the duties involved actual participation in physical medicine and activities of a hospital or clinic. In addition to meeting the Individual Occupational Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below. Selective Placement Factor: This position requires the following certification to be considered qualified for this position. You must possess and maintain a current unrestricted state licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant. (Submit copy showing expiration date with application). MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: GS-07 Grade Level: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: assisting the physical therapist in implementing treatment programs, training patients and family members in exercises and activities of daily living, providing and assessing treatments, documenting patient encounters in the patient's chart, and recommending changes in the plan of care. One full year of graduate education in the specialized field of Physical Therapy. Combination of education and experience that when combined fully meet the minimum qualifications for this position. The total percentage equals at least 100 percent to qualify for this GS-07 grade level. GS-08 Grade Level: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: 1) Perform specific interventions to monitor and capture progress of patient/client using knowledge of physical therapy data collection and assessment techniques. 2) Communicates verbally, and in writing, progress or lack thereof to the assigned Physical Therapist and suggests appropriate changes to plan of care and goals based on patient response to treatment.3) Monitor vital signs, recognize changes in patient status, and use independent judgment to discontinue a procedure or therapeutic exercise and respond immediately and appropriately to potentially life-threatening events.. One full year of graduate education in the specialized field of Physical Therapy Combination of education and experience that when combined fully meet the minimum qualifications for this position. The total percentage equals at least 100 percent to qualify for this GS-8 grade level. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Education This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Additional Information Additional selection(s) of candidates may be possible within 240 days from the date the certificate of eligibles was issued for this announcement. Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. IHS may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their directly related previous non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. This position is covered by a Bargaining Unit. Recruitment or Relocation Incentives may be authorized and is subject to availability and service unit approval. If offered, you will be required to sign a one (1) year service agreement. Failure to fulfill the service agreement will result in repayment of the incentive. This position has promotion potential to the GS-08 grade level. Promotion to the next grade level is at management's discretion and is based on your demonstrated ability to perform the higher level duties, the continuing need for the higher level duties, and "Regulatory/Administrative" approval. Promotion to the next higher grade level is not guaranteed and no promise of promotion is implied.