Physical Therapist - Physical Therapy/Kinesiotherapy Supervisor - EDRP Authorized

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : Major duties include, but are not limited to: Provides the full range of supervisory and managerial duties for Physical Therapy and Kinesiotherapy staff, to include determining staffing needs; assigning and reviewing workload and clinical volume; developing performance standards and evaluating performance; recommending awards, promotions and disciplinary actions; administering leave; and monitoring clinical privileges to ensure safe and effective patient care. Demonstrates knowledge of VHA human resource administration by performing the following functions: recruitment, interview and selection process, performance management including promotions and disciplinary actions, and monitoring clinical privileges. Develops and updates functional and position descriptions for personnel under physical therapy and kinesiotherapy supervision. Resolves serious problems that interfere with the delivery of PT and KT services, grievances and complaints, and takes disciplinary action when appropriate. Evaluates quality of care provided by staff by organizing peer and supervisory documentation reviews for compliance with PM&RS Scopes of Assessment, Accreditation Standards such as The Joint Commission (TJC) standards using quality assurance monitor, TJC requirements and other guidelines. Displays knowledge of contemporary physical therapy and kinesiotherapy across multiple settings including Inpatient Acute care, Inpatient Residential including domiciliary, Outpatient including specialty clinics, and Community Living Centers, and coordinates delivery of care across these multiple practice settings. Assigns workload to employees. Monitors departmental workload and clinic volume and generate reports to support current staffing levels and new staff requests. Establishes a diagnosis within the scope of physical therapy and identifies the appropriate intervention to treat and/or refers to another provider for further consultation when needed. Practices autonomously, making recommendations and referrals to other medical services as clinically indicated. Provides Physical Therapy care in more complex cases and carries caseload as needed. Identifies continuing staff education and training needs. Maintains competencies as required. Conducts in-service training programs for other services within the health care system as requested. Educates other facility personnel in the role and scope of Physical Therapy and Kinesiotherapy services and available programs. Keeps abreast of changing methodology in physical therapy by attending clinical education courses. Expands managerial and leadership abilities by going to classes geared toward skill development in that area. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Ad-hoc Only Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 56736F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHAEDRPProgramSupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : 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. 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 exper

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