Physical Therapist

Locations: Chinle, AZ | Inscription House, AZ | Kayenta, AZ | Parker, AZ | Phoenix, AZ | Pinon, AZ | Polacca, AZ | Red Mesa, AZ | Shonto, AZ | Tsaile, AZ | Whiteriver, AZ | Winterhaven, CA | Towaoc, CO | Lawrence, KS | Cass Lake, MN | Naytahwaush, MN | Ogema, MN | Red Lake, MN | Browning, MT | Crow Agency, MT | Harlem, MT | Lame Deer, MT | Wolf Point, MT | Belcourt, ND | Fort Yates, ND | Albuquerque, NM | Crownpoint, NM | Dulce, NM | Gallup, NM | Santa Fe, NM | Shiprock, NM | Tohatchi, NM | Zuni, NM | Anadarko, OK | Carnegie, OK | Clinton, OK | El Reno, OK | Lawton, OK | Pawnee, OK | Watonga, OK | Eagle Butte, SD | Fort Thompson, SD | Pine Ridge, SD | Rosebud, SD | Sisseton, SD | Fort Duchesne, UTType:FederalSalary Range:Per YearOpen Period:2/23/2026 to 5/22/2026Summary: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. 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 (CAAHEP) or a professional accrediting organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained; and Completion of the clinical requirements prescribed by the school. Licensure For all grade levels and positions, applicants must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a Physical Therapist from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States; and must have passed the National Physical Therapy Examination administered by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT). Note: Employees currently assigned to positions in this occupational series as of September 2017 will be considered to have met the basic requirements for the position occupied. In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: GS-11: 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-9 grade level. Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Determining objectives to be employed in the development of a physical therapy treatment plan. Developing the comprehensive physical therapy treatment plan which helps the patient and/or family meet his/her own therapy goals for improved functional mobility at work and/or leisure. Providing the full range of physical therapy techniques in order to optimize positive rehabilitation. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements by the respective cut-off day of rating to be eligible for consideration.Work Type:The majority of positions to be filled under this announcement are permanent. This announcement may also be used to fill time-limited appointments such as TERM and Temporary., The majority of positions to be filled under this announcement are full-time. This announcement may also be used to fill various work schedules, including full-time, part-time (less than 40 hours per week), and intermittent (as needed).Announcement #:IHS-26-HQ-12889902-ESEP/MP