**Overview** **Physical Therapist** **About the Position:** This position is located at Munson Army Heath Clinic in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas This is a Direct Hire Solicitation + A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. + Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. + Student Loan repayment may be authorized. Fort Leavenworth is located near the Greater Kansas City metropolitan area. The immediate area is considered a national treasure with historic sites and homes filled with small-town charm and friendliness merged with Kansas City retail, attractions and entertainment. Kansas City, well known for its BBQ, Jazz and fountains, is rich in culture with a thriving performing arts scene. Honored as one of the World's 15 Most Beautiful Concert Halls, the Kauffman Center attracts some of the world's most renowned performers and entertainers. For the sports enthusiasts, Kansas City hosts professional sports with the Royals, Chiefs and Sporting Kansas City soccer club. An international airport is conveniently located within a 30 minute drive of Fort Leavenworth. More information may be found atVisit KC | Official Tourism Site of Kansas City (https://www.visitkc.com/) Working for the Department of Defense comes with an abundance of benefits and perks to include competitive compensation packages, paid-time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions. For more information, please visit the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/ **Responsibilities** **Primary Duties:** + Perform a wide range of complex physical therapy duties. + Develop and implement complex, goal-oriented treatment plans for patients. + Apply the use of therapeutic modalities and new integrative techniques and technologies. + Provide patient/family education on the injury/disease process. + Develop protocols and standard operating procedures (SOP) for physical therapy programs.Performs other duties as assigned. **Qualifications** **Who May Apply: US Citizens** In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. 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; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document (https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr\_public?id=kb\_article&sysparm\_article=KB0016283) . **Basic Requirements for Physical Therapist:** **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. AND **Licensure:** 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. **Exemption:** You are exempt from the basic requirements above if you are a current federal employee occupying a position in the 0633 occupational series and have been continuously employed in this occupational series since September 27, 2017 or before. Note: You will be required to provide appropriate documentation to the respective Human Resources Office to validate your status. **In addition to meeting the basic requirements above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:** **Specialized Experience:** One year of specialized experience which includes conducting physical therapy patient evaluations, developing physical therapy treatment plans, and providing education to patients or staff. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service **(GS-11).** Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Apply for this Job Online (https://careers-civilianmedicaljobs.icims.com/jobs/8598/physical-therapist/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in\_iframe=1&hashed=-336268516) **Location** _US-KS-FT. LEAVENWORTH_ **Job ID** _2025-8598_ **\# Positions** _1_ **Category** _Medical_ **Salary Range** _GS-12_ **Recruitment Bonus** _Negotiable_ **Relocation Assistance** _No_ **Student Loan Repayment** _Negotiable_