Kinesiotherapist Job in Coatesville, PA

Vacancy No. CBSZ-12706780-25-KH Department Veterans Health Administration
Salary $55,052.00 to $105,911.00 Grade 7 to 11
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 3/6/2025 Close Date 3/17/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Coatesville, PA


Summary

Kinesiotherapists serve as integral members of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation team. Assessment and treatment can be performed in traditional rehabilitation settings such as: clinic, hospital based, residential, telephone consultation, wellness settings, and/or through complimentary settings like virtual health care.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

This job is open to the public. First area of consideration will be current permanent facility employees. Second consideration will be current permanent VHA employees. Third consideration will be all other applicants.

Duties

This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed below represent the full performance level of GS-11. At the GS-7 and GS-9 grade level, you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence. You will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS-11. Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance.

Kinesiotherapists are allied health professionals competent in the administration of scientifically based musculoskeletal, neurological, ergonomic, bio-mechanical, psychosocial, and task specific functional tests and measures combined with evidence-based modalities and interventions within the scope of practice for Kinesiotherapy and standards of practice for Kinesiotherapy. These treatments are used to physically, physiologically, and psychologically improve the human function/movement and well-being of the clients served. The incumbent will perform the following duties as a regular recurring part of the job:

  • Administer clinical evaluations, upon receipt of a prescription from a qualified physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant and/or chiropractor, using specialized skills and medical knowledge in reference to the patients'/clients' medical condition.
  • Assembles pre-evaluation data, interprets medical record information, reviews therapy prescriptions, and conducts physical evaluation of patients/clients to develop and implement a treatment plan.
  • Devises specific activities and care plans to improve general state of health, functional abilities, physical fitness, or conditioning, where it is absent or to restore it where it has been lost due to disease, illness, or disability.
  • Determines the appropriate evaluation tools and interventions necessary to establish, in collaboration with the patient, a goal specific treatment plan.
  • Establishes therapeutic objectives of which can be complex because of the server and multiple disabilities, or co-morbidities encountered.
  • Identifies the need for modifications to the treatment intervention based on the patient response to treatment in a manner that utilizes creative thinking and problem solving that goes beyond the typical diagnosis-based treatment pathways to reach maximal outcomes.
  • Independently develops programs for various types of disabilities, diseases, illnesses, and co-morbidities, which include but are not limited to orthopedic conditions, amputation, muscle weakness, chronic cardiovascular and pulmonary disease, psychiatric diagnoses, dementia, and patients with multiple diagnosis.
  • Establishes meaningful therapeutic goal and independently designs a treatment plan to meet the goals established in the most efficient manner.
  • Completes appropriately timed re-evaluations for the patients and modifies the goals based on the information gained by the re-evaluation.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm.
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Functional Statement #: 542-04188F

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
  • Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
  • You may be required to serve a probationary period.
  • Subject to background/security investigation.
  • Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
  • Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation.
  • Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
  • Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Basic Requirements:

United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.

English Proficiency. Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f).

Education:
  • A bachelor's degree or higher from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program, with a concentration/ emphasis in kinesiotherapy; OR
  • A bachelor's degree or higher with a concentration/emphasis in kinesiotherapy or exercise science related field and registered as a Kinesiotherapist in good standing with the Council of Professional Standards for Kinesiotherapy (COPSKT); OR
  • A master's degree or higher with a degree in exercise science, kinesiology, human performance, or a related field, which has been approved by the COPSKT and a certificate verifying completion of a Center of Excellence (COE) kinesiotherapy clinical training program. The completion of the certificate ensures that COPSKT has approved the degree program as part of the application process for the COE internship.
Registration: Candidates must be registered in kinesiotherapy and be in good standing with the COPSKT. NOTE: All registered applicants must provide proof of registration.

Grandfathering Provision: All persons employed in VHA as a Kinesiotherapist on the effective date of this qualification standard are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the title, series and grade held, including positive education and registration that are part of the basic requirements of the occupation. Employees who do not meet all the basic requirements required in this standard, but who met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed to it, the following provisions apply:

1) Such employees may be reassigned, promoted up to and including the full performance (journeyman) level, or changed to a lower grade within the occupation, but may not be promoted beyond the journeyman level or placed in supervisory or managerial positions.
2) Employees who are appointed on a temporary basis prior to the effective date of the qualification standard, may not have their temporary appointment extended or be reappointed on a temporary or permanent basis until they fully meet the basic requirements of the standard.
3) Employees initially grandfathered into this occupation, who subsequently obtain additional education and/or license/certification/registration that meet all the basic requirements of this qualification standard, must maintain the required credentials as a condition of employment in the occupation.
4) Kinesiotherapists who are converted to Title 38 Hybrid status under this provision, and subsequently leave the occupation, will lose their protected status, and must meet the full VA qualification standard requirements in effect at the time of re-entry to the occupation.

Creditable Experience: To be creditable, the experience must demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) associated with current professional kinesiotherapy practice. This may be evidenced by one or more of the following:

1) One year of active practice, paid or non-paid employment, as a professional kinesiotherapist as defined by the American Kinesiotherapy Association (AKTA) or Council of Professional Standards for Kinesiotherapy (COPSKT). Experience gained as a graduate kinesiotherapist is creditable provided you have passed the registration examination.
2) Academic course work leading to an advanced degree in exercise science, kinesiology, human performance, or a related field.

Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements listed above, the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates:

Kinesiotherapist, GS-7 (Entry Level):
  • Experience/Education: None beyond the basic requirements.
Kinesiotherapist, GS-9:
  • Experience/Education:
    • Completion of one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-7 grade level; OR
    • Completion of two full years of progressively higher level graduate education; OR
    • A master's degree from a university or college in the field of kinesiotherapy or an exercise science related field.
  • Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): In addition to the Education, Experience, or Licensure requirements above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:
    • Knowledge of policies and procedures of kinesiotherapy.
    • Knowledge of assistive devices to make recommendations, including fit and function of assistive devices with the ability to recognize appropriate prosthetic/orthotic devices for the patient.
    • Knowledge of evaluation and assessment tools in applying therapeutic techniques.
    • Skill in instructing patients and families in a therapeutic exercise program.
NOTE: All KSAs must be clearly displayed in the resume. Assumptions will not be made.

Kinesiotherapist, GS-11(Full Performance Level):
  • Experience/Education:
    • Completion of one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-9 grade level; OR
    • Completion of three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a degree in kinesiotherapy or an exercise science related field; OR
    • A Doctor of Philosophy or equivalent doctoral degree
  • Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): In addition to the Education, Experience, or Licensure requirements above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:
    • Skill in communicating and coordinating with patients, families, caregivers, and other health care professions to facilitate the multidisciplinary treatment process.
    • Knowledge of evidence-based kinesiotherapy to provide skilled rehabilitation interventions to a wide variety of patients having diverse and multiple disabilities.
    • Ability to conduct independent assessments using highly specialized evaluations and diagnostic tests.
    • Knowledge of learning principles, behavioral intervention, and innovational techniques for patient and caregiver education.
    • Ability to adapt assessment tools and treatment to the complexity of the diagnosis or disabilities and demonstrate the clinical reasoning necessary to identify the need for further in-depth specific assessment of function and utilization of non-standard methods and techniques.
    • Ability to use clinical reasoning necessary to identify the need for further in-depth specific assessment and/or continuation of treatment.
NOTE: All KSAs must be clearly displayed in the resume. Assumptions will not be made.

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-7 to GS-11

Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position. Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination.

Education

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Additional information

Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.

Area of Consideration: Eligible applications will be reviewed and referred in the following order:

  1. Current permanent VA employees of the facility
  2. All other VA employees
  3. Current permanent Federal employees of other agencies
  4. All other applicants
Note: Veterans' Preference is not applicable to VA employees or employees of other Federal agencies.

VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.

Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.



Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.

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; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.

It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

  • Resume

The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), etc.
  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Disability Letter (VA)
  • License
  • Other (1)
  • Performance Appraisal
  • Professional Certification
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-15
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript

Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.

Veterans' preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 03/17/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12706780.

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Agency contact information

Kevin Hicks
Address
Coatesville VA Medical Center
1400 Black Horse Hill Road
Coatesville, PA 19320
US

Next steps

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NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.


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