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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 Salary74678 to - 116362 per year Salary is determined by Duty Station. Certain locations are covered by a Locality Pay Table Pay scale & gradeGS 11 Locations Few vacancies in the following locations Camp Verde AZ Chinle AZ Cibecue AZ Dennehotso AZ Show morefewer locations 122 Inscription House AZ Kayenta AZ Many Farms AZ Maricopa AZ McNary AZ Parker AZ Peach Springs AZ Phoenix AZ Pinon AZ Polacca AZ Red Mesa AZ Rock Point AZ Sacaton AZ Shonto AZ Supai AZ Tonalea AZ Tsaile AZ Whiteriver AZ Davis CA Havasu Lake CA Hemet CA Riverside CA Winterhaven CA Towaoc CO Fort Hall ID Lawrence KS Mashpee MA Cass Lake MN Naytahwaush MN Ogema MN Ponemah MN Ponsford MN Red Lake MN Babb MT Billings MT Browning MT Crow Agency MT Great Falls MT Harlem MT Hays MT Heart Butte MT Lame Deer MT Lodge Grass MT Poplar MT Pryor MT Wolf Point MT Cherokee NC Belcourt ND Cannon Ball ND Fort Yates ND Winnebago NE Acoma NM Albuquerque NM Bernalillo NM Bloomfield NM Cochiti Pueblo NM Crownpoint NM Cuba NM Dulce NM Espanola NM Gallup NM Mescalero NM San Felipe Pueblo NM San Fidel NM Sanostee NM Santa Ana Pueblo NM Santa Fe NM Shiprock NM Taos NM Thoreau NM Toadlena NM Tohatchi NM Zia Indian Reservation NM Zuni NM Elko NV Moapa NV Wadsworth NV Lockport NY Manlius NY Anadarko OK Carnegie OK Clinton OK El Reno OK Lawton OK Pawnee OK Watonga OK Wewoka OK Salem OR Warm Springs OR Rock Hill SC Bullhead SD Eagle Butte SD Fort Thompson SD Kyle SD Lower Brule SD Manderson SD Martin SD McLaughlin SD Mobridge SD Pine Ridge SD Rosebud SD Sisseton SD Wagner SD Wakpala SD Wanblee SD Fort Duchesne UT Aylett VA Charles City VA Indian Neck VA Madison Heights VA Providence Forge VA Richmond VA Suffolk VA Auburn WA Forks WA Nespelem WA Spokane WA Toppenish WA Wapato WA Wellpinit WA White Swan WA Fort Washakie WY
Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-Certain locations may authorize for reimbursement of relocation expenses or Permanent Change of Station PCS in accordance with agency policy.
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 Multiple Schedules - 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.
Service Competitive Promotion potential 12 - Positions may or may not have promotion potential to GS-12.
Job family Series 0633 Physical Therapist Supervisory status No Security clearance Other 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-12889902-ESEPMP Control number 858475600
Required documents
Resume You are highly encouraged to visit the USAJOBS Help Center before submitting a resume. USAJOBS Help Center - Update your resume now so it meets new resume requirements Required as applicable for the purposes of specific eligibility and appointment claims and position requirements Indian Preference Applicants If claiming Indian preference applicants must provide a completed copy of the Form BIA-4432 Verification of Indian Preference for Employment in the BIA and IHS Only. Indian preference will not be given unless a properly signed and dated form is submitted with your application including any verification by an authorized Tribal Representative or BIA Official of tribal enrollment records. For detailed instructions see form BIA-4432. Refer to BIA-4432 link httpswww.bia.govsitesdefaultfilesmedia_document1076-0160_indian-pref_expires-04.30.25_508.pdf. When an Indian Preference candidate possesses Veterans preference the rules regarding Veterans preference apply under ESEP and the applicant must provide documentation in order to receive preference. Veterans Preference If claiming Veterans Preference provide a copy of your DD214 Form Member 4 copy. To claim 10-Point Veterans Preference submit a SF-15 Application httpwww.opm.govformspdf_fillSF15.pdf along with the appropriate supporting documentation. For additional information regarding Veterans Preference visit httpwww.fedshirevets.gov. Career Transition Assistance Program CTAP Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program ICTAP If you are claiming CTAPICTAP follow the instructions below httpwww.opm.govpolicy-data-oversightworkforce-restructuringemployee-guide-to-career-transitionctap_guideline.pdf. Current or former Federal employee Include your most recent SF-50 or if Reinstatement eligible include your Career SF-50. Noncompetitive eligibles Submit additional documents to prove your eligibility to apply to this vacancy. Transcripts You are encouraged to submit copies of transcripts official or unofficial although not required at the time of application. You must list your courses including titles credit hours completed and grades. Official transcripts will be required after tentative selection and prior to issuing an official job offer. Licensure Certifications Applicants should list their licensecertifications on their resume along with the expiration date if applicable. Certification of licensurecertification will be required after tentative selection and prior to issuing an official job offer.
How to Apply
To apply for this position you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents below.
To begin click the Apply Online button on the vacancy announcement.
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