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Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your current level of education and/or experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience and education are subject to verification by investigation. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience or education as proof to support your answers, or you may be required to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability to perform a task.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS: The following questions pertain to the basic requirements for the Physical Therapist position.

1. Education (BASIC REQUIREMENT): Please select the appropriate response regarding your education.

A. I have a Bachelor?s degree in Physical Therapy from an approved college or university approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) AND I have five (5) years of progressively independent experience as a physical therapist. The CAPTE is the only accreditation agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) to accredit entry-level physical therapy program

B. I have a Master?s degree in Physical Therapy from an approved college or university approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) AND I have two (2) years of progressively independent experience as a physical therapist. The CAPTE is the only accreditation agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) to accredit entry-level physical therapy program.

C. I have a Doctorate degree in physical therapy from an approved college or university approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) AND I have two (2) years of progressively independent experience as a physical therapist. The CAPTE is the only accreditation agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) to accredit entry-level physical therapy program

D. I am a graduate of a foreign physical therapy degree program and have a full unrestricted and current license to practice physical therapy in a State, Territory or Commonwealth (i.e. Puerto Rico) of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. NOTE: Effective January 1, 2002, CAPTE changed its scope of accrediting activities of PT education programs to include only those programs that culminate in post-baccalaureate degrees.

E. I do not meet the education requirement for a Physical Therapist.

2. LICENSURE (BASIC REQUIREMENT) - Please select the appropriate response regarding your licensure as a Physical Therapist. NOTE: A copy of your current licensure showing is required to be submitted with application.

A. I possess a current, full and unrestricted license to practice physical therapy in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e. Puerto Rico) of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.

B. I do not meet the criteria for any of the selection responses/descriptions listed above but I meet the grandfathering provision - I have been a Physical Therapist employed in VHA since February 7, 2018.

C. I do not possess the required license for this position.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

3. English Language Proficiency (BASIC REQUIREMTENT): PTs must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by VA Handbook 5005, Part II, chapter 3, Section A, paragraph 3j. Are you proficient in spoken and written English?

A. Yes

B. No

4. Grade Determination GS-13: In addition to the basic requirements, do you have a minimum of 1 year of progressively complex experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12)? Qualifying experience is experience that demonstrates the possession of advanced practice skills and judgment across many areas of physical therapy for both inpatient and outpatient clinics; determining treatment options for complex patients with multiple conditions; and serving as a lead providing clinical practice guidance for other staff PTs and assisting with problem solving.

A. Yes, I have 1 year experience at the GS-12 level or higher performing the described assignments.

B. No, I do not meet the one (1) year experience as described.

MERIT PROMOTION DOCUMENTATION REMINDER - If you are a current or former Federal employee, you must provide a copy of your last or most recent SF-50, "Notice of Personnel Action." The SF-50 must identify your position, title, series, grade, step, tenure, and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). If you have previously held a higher grade and are applying based on that grade, you must provide a copy of the SF-50 showing you held the higher grade IN ADDITION to your last or most recent SF-50 indicating proof of status.

Veteran's Preference Documentation Reminder - In order to receive appropriate preference consideration, you should submit proper documentation if you are claiming eligibility for veteran's preference, which includes a copy of your DD-214 (member copy 4 or earlier version that shows character of service). Applicant's claiming 10-Point preference should also submit an SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference along with the required documentation listed on the SF-15 form (such as verification of service-connected disability percentage).

Transcript Reminder - If you are basing your qualifications on education (or a combination of education and experience) or if the position requires a college education to qualify, you must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.

RESUME REMINDER- Your resume must include the following information for each job listed: Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible) Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008) Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week) Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail. Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.

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