The Eastern Colorado Health Care System is currently recruiting for one full time GS 13 Physical or Occupational Therapist to be the Supervisor of the Rehabilitative Program.

Duties

Physical Therapist-Supervisor Rehabilitation Program duties include, but aren't limited to the following: Responsible for Rehabilitation Program's day-to-day operations at RMR VAMC to include: Inpatient acute care mobility supporting inpatient Med/Surg Services, CARF accredited CIIRP, PT Residents during inpatient rotations Accountable for various inpatient rehabilitation programs & outcomes that include but aren't limited to:CARF accreditation programs, Functional Independence Measure, FIM program manager, Functional Status & Outcomes Database, FSOD, MedTel Outcomes, 90-day FIM follow-up & uSPEQ CIIRP patient satisfaction surveys Directly supervises 10+ employees, including Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants & provides key clinical & educational training programs, including the overall technical oversight of supervised PTs/PTAs & OTs/COTAs Performs supervisory responsibilities that include but aren't limited to: assigns work, monitors productivity, workload, clinical volume, reviews work for accuracy/validity, imposes disciplinary measures, ensures appropriate staffing levels & monitors clinical privileges Performs human resources administrative tasks including interviews/selects qualified applicants; develops, completes, monitors & evaluates performance evaluations; recommends promotions; maintains effective labor management relations/immediately respond to performance issues Develops, approves & implements policies/procedures that focus on clinical needs/services that are delivered/provided Coordinates/develops rehabilitative services for entire Northern Colorado Inpatient catchment area Spends at least 25% of time performing direct patient care clinical duties Communicates w/ PM&RS Leadership Assigns work to staff & volunteers for delivery/support of treatment & patient/family education Triages/coordinates PT/OT consults for appropriateness/completeness prior to scheduling/distributing workload & ensures consults are addressed by deadlines Coordinates inpatient scheduling of consults for new patients Coordinates w/ other sections/services, e.g. Med/Surg, Case Management & Nursing for PT/OT treatment, treatment scheduling & care delivery & resolves issues that interfere w/ PT/OT Serves as consultant & mentors PT/OT & other hospital staff & evaluates & plans PT/OT treatment Performs all OT staff duties/activities, including evaluating/treating patients Identifies continuing education needs based on Inpatient PT and OT staffs' performance Assists w/ educating student trainees from multiple schools, PMRS Physiatry Residents & PT Residents Develops/plans educational programs to include patient, family, and professional personnel Coordinates research studies/serves as consultant for research initiatives staff Responsible for maintaining Licensed Independent Practitioner, LIP packets for staff & submitting FPPE & OPPE paperwork for Medical Staff Office reviews Provides orientation/training for new staff members Conducts daily huddle & holds department meetings/in-services regularly to teach/disseminate information Ensures CIIRP staff maintain FIM certification & regularly updates FSOD w/ CIIRP FIM & length of stay data Tracks/updates CIIRP data to meet CARF standards Guides CIIRP team through strategic planning, process improvement & program requirements Develops, plans, implements & monitors PT/OT's Quality of Care, QM, for PM&RS's provided services Collects/analyzes statistical data for various reports & submits them by deadlines Makes recommendations for expendable/non-expendable equipment/budgetary needs for PT/OT section w/ PM&RS Chief/PT & OT Section Chief Ensures all equipment, treatment areas & operational supplies are clean, maintained & repaired & appropriate equipment is available to provide highest quality of care that aligns to current best practices Monitors/analyzes various performance metrics & utilizes data to drive decisions Reports metrics to leadership regularly or ad hoc Ensures OSHA standards & facility safety guidelines & infection control policies are met in treatment areas Willingly accepts additional special assignments to meet program goals/customer needs 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 7:00am-3:30pm Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: PD554-52139-O 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. OR (2) Master's degree in Physical Therapy AND two (2) years of progressively independent experience as a physical therapist. OR (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 Supervisory Physical Therapist Experience. In addition to meeting the basic requirements, one year of progressively complex experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level. AND In addition, the candidate must demonstrate all the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities, KSAs,. 1) Knowledge of contemporary physical therapy across multiple areas of practice, and the demonstrated ability to apply this knowledge to provide clinical guidance to Staff PTs within the department. 2) Knowledge of human resources administration, including such functions as the ability to interview and select qualified applicants, monitor and evaluate performance, and maintain effective labor management relations within scope of responsibility. 3) Ability to effectively supervise, direct, and manage a diverse physical therapy staff. 4) Skill in forging positive interpersonal relationships and conflict resolution. 5) Ability to analyze clinically appropriate data effectively to optimize quality, performance, and productivity within the section. 6) Ability to set priorities, delegate tasks, and solve problems in order to meet multiple deadlines and identify/address organizational problems. 7) Ability to manage advocacy roles and planning activities within the VA and the greater rehabilitation community. Preferred Experience: At least 3 years Supervisory/Management experience; at least 2 years of inpatient acute care and/or inpatient rehabilitative experience; strong organizational and communicational skills and preferred knowledge and experience with the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, CARF. 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: Frequently sit, walk, stand, ambulate patients, provide patient transfers, climb/descend stairs, bend, Carry light items: papers, books, laptop &/or small items. Periodically lifting of 50 pounds and supporting patients Regularly reach above shoulder, use computer, mouse, and keyboard Simultaneously perform rapid mental/muscular coordination Complete & pass Basic Life Support course

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Transcripts can be unofficial transcripts; but must include your name, the school's entire name, 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]