Supervisory Physical Therapist

Summary The Supervisory Physical Therapist is assigned under the Community Based Clinics Service and is located at the Lubbock VA Clinic. Supervisory PTs are responsible for the supervision, administrative management, and direction of the physical therapy program. The incumbent provides supervision of key clinical and training programs, including the overall technical oversight of the staff that He/she administratively supervises. Duties Duties include: Performs physical therapy evaluation and treatment for outpatients and employees, having a variety of disabilities. These cases may be complex in nature with chronic and acute disease entities including but not limited to pain, orthopedic problems, joint replacement, central nervous system disorders, joint diseases, circulatory and pulmonary diseases, diabetes mellitus, altered thought processes and multi- system disease combinations. Determines the most appropriate plan of care relative to the patient's diagnosis and age. Skills were obtained through formal education and are maintained by continuing education. Employs motivational techniques to enlist patient participation and adapts equipment and procedures to carry out a full range of complex treatment activities. Evaluates patient's condition upon appropriate referral to physical therapy to determine treatment plan. Refers the patients to the appropriate care provider within the local VA system when determined to be necessary. Communicates effectively verbally and in writing when such referrals are indicated. Performs and interprets results of tests and measurements for use in preparing for modification and/or evaluation of patient treatment, and adjusts the treatment based on changes in patient's condition. Evaluates patient's needs with respect to prescribed braces, orthotics, and other appliances, and determines which suits the patient best, and recommends necessary modifications to provide for proper fit. Sets priorities, delegate tasks, and solve problems to meet multiple deadlines and identify/address organizational problems. Contributes to the development of and completes performance evaluations for assigned PT staff. Provides information to CBOC Medical Director regarding promotions, reassignment, and recognition of outstanding performance and personnel needs. Skill in forging positive interpersonal relationships and conflict resolution. Assigns and monitors work of PT staff, based on the amount of work required and the employee's training and capabilities. Assures that ongoing treatment is provided in all clinical areas, which sometimes may necessitate performing duties of subordinates, within the scope of his/her physical therapy licensure. Provides orientation and training of new staff members in the service. Through coordinated work with the service administrative officer, (AO), informs medical director of equipment and supply needs that require the attention of the supervisor. Monitors equipment performance for safety and repair needs. Contributes to the development and monitoring of the PMR quality assurance program to monitor quality of care and/or effectiveness of treatment. This may be accomplished via chart reviews for documentation content and quality as well as other methods deemed appropriate by facility administration. Through collaboration with service AO, collects, and compiles appropriate data for statistical and narrative reports. Submitting such reports in a timely fashion. Assures that employee leave is being adequately managed and correctly used. Depending on service needs, may act as primary or back-up approving official for timecard approval. Human resources administration, including the ability to interview and select qualified applicants, monitor and evaluate performance, and maintain effective labor management relations within scope of responsibility. Manages advocacy roles and planning activities within the VA and the greater rehabilitation community. Schedules patients for treatment, considering priority and frequency of care and coordinating schedules with other members of the treatment team. Flexibility of schedule must be maintained to allow for unscheduled patients. Documents performance and timely treatment and achievement of treatment goals, assuring a high level of productivity and cost-effective treatments are provided. Assures all documentation is completed in a timely manner on all patient visits. Work Schedule: Monday

• Friday, 08:00am
• 04:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 54456F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized 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 Language Proficiency. Individuals appointed under authority of 38 U.S.C. chapters 73 or 74, to serve in a direct patient-care capacity in VHA must be proficient in written and spoken English. See Chapter 2, section D, paragraph 5a, this part. Education and experience. The individual must meet at least one of the requirements below: (1) Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy AND five (5) years of progressively independent experience as a physical therapist. (2) Master's degree in Physical Therapy AND two (2) years of progressively independent experience as a physical therapist. (3) Doctorate degree in physical therapy. NOTE: Prior to 1995 the terminal degree for PT's was either a bachelors or master's degree. In 1995 CAPTE accredited all baccalaureate, master's, and Doctor of Physical Therapy terminal degree programs. Effective 2002, CAPTE changed its scope of accrediting activities of PT education programs to include only those programs that culminate in post baccalaureate degrees(eliminating the baccalaureate degree). Effective 2015, professional physical therapy education programs have only offered the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree to all new students. NOTE: Individuals must be a graduate of a Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) accredited college or university. 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 programs. Verification of accredited programs may be obtained from the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) at www.apta.org. Licensure. Individuals hold a full, current, and unrestricted license to practice physical therapy in a State, Territory or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. Non-licensed PTs, who otherwise meet the basic requirements in this standard, may be given a temporary appointment as a graduate PT at the GS-11 grade level under the authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 (a)(1)(D) for a period not-to-exceed two years from the date of employment on the condition that such PT provide care only under the supervision of a PT who is licensed. Failure to obtain licensure during that period is justification for termination of the temporary appointment. May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria). Grade Determinations: GS-13 Experience. In addition to meeting the basic requirements, one year of progressively complex experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate all the following KSAs. Knowledge of contemporary physical therapy across multiple areas of practice, and the demonstrated ability to apply this knowledge to provide clinical guidanc