The Eastern Colorado Health Care System is currently recruiting for: One GS 13 Physical Therapist-Staff and Leadership Development Program Coordinator located in Denver, CO. Salary range for Denver, CO is: $109,107 - $141,836. AND One GS 13 Physical Therapist-Staff and Leadership Development Program Coordinator located in Colorado Springs, CO. Salary range for Colorado Springs, CO is: $100,703 - $130,911.

Duties

Note: The position located in Denver is required to travel 25% of the time to provide training & coverage for the position in Colorado Springs. Conversely, the position located in Colorado Springs is required to travel 25% of the time to provide training & coverage for the position in Denver. Physical Therapist Staff and Leadership Development Program Coordinator duties include, but aren't limited to the following: Functions as expert in management and leadership development, adult education & professional development Develops, manages & delivers specific course content for staff and leaders to develop & progress their careers Applies & develops innovative customized teaching solutions to meet employees'/employer's diverse needs and preferences, to engage staff in learning and developmental activities & to inspire/motivate learners Has extensive knowledge of healthcare operations & clinician needs & organizational leadership development strategies and programs knowledge Independently develops/manages programs to deliver the following types of training/classes/workshops: 1) general training for all employees, 2) training developed for unique situations, 3) mandatory training for defined groups; 4) career/ professional development trainings & "soft-skill" trainings e.g. communication, goal-setting/planning, etc & 5) Executives, managers, supervisors & employees systematic development career progression training Applies expert knowledge of sound educational design &/or hospital operations to design, develop & manage staff/leadership development courses appropriate to the subject matter, learning objectives, environment & expertise of learners Course content may be at any level including undergraduate, graduate, post-graduate & professional continuing education Develops/manages programs using new approaches, methods & techniques effective for developing all hospital staff Applies expert project management strategies/principles to develop course work, targeted educational interventions & developmental activities series consistent w/ organizational education priorities & in collaboration w/ Designated Learning Officer Employee/leadership development content includes multiple varied but related topics covering all levels from basic skills through executive competencies which are designed to increase employees' ability to perform at increasing levels of responsibility Develops/updates course materials/documentation consistent w/ educational best practices, program content, &/or process/regulatory requirements by incorporating new technology/techniques resulting from continuous development & education technology/techniques advances Maintains knowledge of hospital/educational accreditation requirements for various accrediting bodies across several domains & develops entire courses, course content & instructional activities to meet necessary accreditation requirements & make continuing education credits available for course participants & documents results Creates classes/instructs course participants using ECHCS's unique educational technology capabilities to maximize training effectiveness Facilitates assigned program/course evaluations & uses evaluation results to make necessary content changes Assists in selecting, training & managing additional faculty/instructors for assigned employee/leadership development programs & leads training conferences Develops/delivers training programs to develop faculty, instructors & coaches, including ways to ensure continued competency, including continued evaluation & oversight Participates in agency operational/planning meetings, public briefings, or formal/informal settings to publicize organized development/educational program accomplishments & solicit resources/other cooperation necessary to ensure program success Serves as liaison w/ policy-level officials w/in agency to ensure agency's views/interests are promoted through assigned programs w/ respect to current/emerging policy issues & that those views are taken into consideration in policy development/implementation Demonstrates I-Care values when interacting w/ all internal/external customers Maintains current knowledge of & practices in accordance w/ The Joint Commission requirements Protects printed & electronic files containing sensitive data according to Federal privacy Act & confidentiality statutes Follows regulations & instructions regarding release of sensitive/protected patient/ employee information May serve on Service Line committees, workgroups, &/or task forces, etc Performs other duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm Telework: Ad hoc telework may be authorized for the highly qualified applicant Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: PD554-58025-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

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. Applicants must be proficient in spoken & written English Education and Experience. Applicants 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. Foreign Graduates. Graduates of foreign physical therapy programs must meet the Basic Education requirements if they have a full unrestricted and current license to practice physical therapy in a State, Territory or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. The Foreign Credentialing Commission on Physical Therapy (FCCPT) is a non-profit organization created to assist the United States (U.S.) Citizenship and Immigration Services (formerly INS) and U.S. state licensing authorities by evaluating the credentials of Foreign Educated Physical Therapists (FEPTs) who wish to immigrate and work in the U.S. Although the licensing of physical therapists in the U.S. is a right and responsibility of each jurisdiction, foreign educated individuals must undergo an educational credentials assessment for substantial equivalency to the first professional degree in the US. The Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) is committed to protect the public and to provide leadership within the field and practice of physical therapy. FSBPT's Foreign Educated Standards Committee has developed standards that represent "best practices" in evaluation services. The Credentials Evaluation Standards were developed with input from the physical therapy credentialing agencies that are licensed to use FSBPT's Coursework Tool. Licensure. Must hold a full, current, and unrestricted license to practice physical therapy in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or District of Columbia. Non-licensed PTs, who otherwise meet the basic requirements, 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 of not-to-exceed two years from the date of employment on the condition that such a PT provides 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. NOTE. Individuals who have or have had multiple licenses and had any such license revoked for professional misconduct, professional incompetency or substandard care, or who surrendered such license after receiving written notice of potential termination of such license by the state for professional misconduct, professional incompetence, or substandard care, are not eligible for appointment to the position unless such revoked or surrendered license is fully restored (38 U.S.C 7402(f)). Effective November 30, 1999, this is a requirement for employment. This requirement does not apply to licensed physical therapists on VA rolls as of November 30, 1999, provided the individual maintains a continuous appointment and is not disqualified for employment by any subsequent revocations or voluntary surrenders of State license, registration or certification. Loss of Credential. A PT who fails to maintain the required license must be removed from the occupation, which may result in termination of employment. At the discretion of the appointing official, an employee may be reassigned to another occupation, if qualified, and if a placement opportunity exists. Grade Determination Requirements GS-13 GS-13 Physical Therapist, Program Coordinator Experience. In addition to meeting the basic requirements, one year of progressively complex experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level. AND Must demonstrate all the following Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities, KSAs. 1) Ability to apply advanced knowledge of contemporary physical therapy within specialty area to provide clinical guidance, training or education for internal and external stakeholders. 2) Ability to serve as a consultant within the assigned program area for intra-agency and interagency planning and to provide service coordination to optimize program continuity, efficiency and effectiveness. 3) Knowledge of and skill in management, administration and/or education methodologies. This includes the ability to monitor and track data, utilize available resources effectively, evaluate program quality, and generate reports for local, and/or VISN and/or VACO leadership. 4) Ability to develop and coordinate treatment and/or educational programs within a concentrated field or specialty area, such as, but not limited to, amputee, spinal cord injury, chronic pain, student clinical education/residency programming, polytrauma/traumatic brain injury. 5) Ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships within department and with other departments or affiliated programs. 6) Ability to guide the work of a multi-disciplinary team. Preferred Experience: Program Management experience, preferably with educational programs; experience with industrial design-e.g. developing education and training programs; experience teaching, facilitating and instructing courses for adult learners; and experience with leadership coaching, training and instruction. References: VA Handbook 5005/99 PART II APPENDIX G12. The full performance level of this vacancy is a GS-13. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is a GS-13 Physical Requirements: Occasionally lift/carry

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Transcripts must include your name, the school's entire name, can be unofficial transcripts, must have the name of the course, date course taken, grade received for the course, amount of credits earned for the course, date degree conferred, (if applicable), (name of degree received, (if applicable).

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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address Eastern Colorado HCS Denver 13611 E. Colfax Ave Aurora, CO 80045 US
• Name: Jeannie Wright
• Phone: (970) 263-6272
• Email: [email protected]