HEALTH AID AND TECHNICIAN

Duties

• Provides health and physical activity assessment and intervention programs to improve BMT trainees overall health and well-being.
• Integrated Rehabilitation and Return-to-Training Execution: Functions as a APTA board certified physical therapist assistant with clinical oversight for musculoskeletal conditions as provided by a credentialed and privileged health care provider in the field of musculoskeletal medicine.
• Early Injury Identification and Risk Mitigation: Identifies early indicators of musculoskeletal injury across large trainee populations, including overuse patterns, load intolerance, movement inefficiencies, and footwear or equipment-related issues.
• Human Performance Integration (IPHPO Alignment): Integrates rehabilitation with human performance principles across strength, endurance, mobility, and recovery domains.
• Data Collection, Trend Analysis, and Reporting: Documents all treatments, responses, and outcomes in accordance with clinical and operational requirements.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage http://acqdemo.hci.mil/ and Fact Sheet http://acqdemo.hci.mil/faq.html
• Position may require an appropriate security clearance
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Position may be subject to random drug testing
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Student Loan Repayment may be authorized
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• A permanent basing decision for STARCOM/DEL l is still pending. Position may be relocated based upon that decision, if applicable.

Qualifications

Conditions of Employment Continued:

• Must maintain credentials as required by local Military Treatment Facility (MTF) guidance. Employee must be able to receive/maintain privileges/medical staff appointment as a physical therapist assistant by the MTF credentials office, to include participation in ongoing peer review.
• Must possess and maintain current certification in Basic life Support (BLS)

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Technical and Medical Support Positions

BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NJ-02, equivalent to the next to lower grade GS-04 or equivalent in the Federal Service. Specialized experience must include implementing prescribed physical therapy treatment and rehabilitation plans under the supervision or clinical oversight of a Physical Therapist. Providing therapeutic exercise, movement retraining, mobility interventions, and rehabilitation or reconditioning activities for patients.

OR
EDUCATION: Successfully completed a 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with major study or at least 24 semester hours in subjects related to the position. Education must have been obtained in an accredited business or technical school, junior college, college or university for which high school graduation or the equivalent is the normal prerequisite. NOTE: You MUST submit a copy of official transcripts.

OR
COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: a combination of specialized experience and education, that when combined equals 100% of the qualification's requirement. NOTE: You MUST submit a copy of official transcripts.

NOTE: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Knowledge of an extensive body of well established health promotion/education theories, principles, practices, evidence-based guidelines, and procedures necessary to provide and document effective health promotion.
2. Knowledge of physiology and/or exercise techniques sufficient to conduct physical activity assessments and provide improvement plans.
3. Ability to consult with the PT to assess progress, modify treatment and set discharge plan, and independently implement treatment plan using knowledge of techniques related to the patient's needs. Knowledge of physical therapy data collection an assessment techniques in order to perform specific interventions and to monitor and capture progress of the patient.
4. Skill in patient instruction, motivation, and education to improve treatment adherence. Ability to identify musculoskeletal injury patterns and communicate findings effectively
5. Knowledge of clinical documentation standards, safety protocols, and equipment handling procedures.
6. Skill in health communication strategies to effectively promote a comprehensive physical activity program as well as skill in verbal and written communication to consult with other health care providers, counsel athletes/ patients, and serve as a consultant to leadership.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional information

This is an acquisition demonstration project position NJ-02 equivalent to a GS-05 to GS-08.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and most recent SF-50 noting position, grade, and duty location.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click for more information.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this announcement.

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