Physical Therapist

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Summary

Join the IHS as a Physical Therapist and make a lasting impact. Youll provide compassionate culturally grounded care to American Indian and Alaska Natives addressing social and emotional needs that affect health. Work with a dedicated team to strengthen wellness resilience and community well-being. Enjoy competitive benefits, professional growth, and a mission-driven career that truly matters. Apply today.

Overview

Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 02232026 to 05222026 Salary $89,508 to $116,362 per year Salary is determined by Duty Station. Certain locations are covered by a Locality Pay Table Pay scale & grade GS 12 Locations Few vacancies in the following locations Camp Verde AZ Chinle AZ Cibecue AZ Dennehotso AZ Show more fewer locations

Duties

• Manage and direct the Physical Therapy department, including strategic planning, policy formulation, budget management.
• Promote training needs of all direct care staff to ensure staff development and competency.
• Provide quality physical therapy evaluation and treatment to inpatients and outpatients of all ages with a wide variety of diagnostic conditions requiring rehabilitative services.
• Provide expert professional consultation to department personnel, medical staff within the assigned Service Unit.
• Plan and carry out a full range of physical therapy treatments.

Requirements

• Conditions of employment: 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.
• 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.
• IHS Selectees that will work in an IHS health care facility may be subject to Employee Health Policies related to Measles and Rubella and seasonal influenza immunizations.
• Vaccine exemption requests may be available according to the National and/or Service Unit guidance.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents below.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Indian Preference Applicants: Form BIA-4432 Verification of Indian Preference for Employment in the BIA and IHS Only
• Veterans Preference: DD214 Form Member 4 copy
• Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP): SF-15 Application
• Current or former Federal employee: SF-50
• Noncompetitive eligibles: Additional documents to prove eligibility
• Transcripts: Official or unofficial transcripts
• Licensure and certifications: Copy of license and certification

Additional Information

• Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate of 4, 6, or 8 hours per pay period.
• IHS may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their directly related previous non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service.
• This position may be covered by a Bargaining Unit.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized.
• A service agreement will be required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Mission-driven career that truly matters
• Relocation expenses reimbursed
• Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment Type

• Multiple - 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.
• Work schedule - 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.

Security Clearance

• No
• Drug test: No
• Position sensitivity and risk: Moderate Risk MR
• Trust determination process: Credentialing
• Suitability: Fitness
• Financial disclosure: No
• Bargaining unit status: Yes - This position may or may not be covered by a bargaining unit, depending on the duty location. Final determination will be made at the time of appointment.

Announcement Number

• IHS-26-HQ-12890165-ESEPMP
• Control number: 858475700