The Physical Medicine and Rehab service is recruiting for one opening as a Supervisory Occupational Therapist at the Department of Veterans Affairs in Muskogee, OK.

Duties

Some but not all the duties of a Supervisory Occupational Therapist are Administrative Management The Supervisory Therapist of PM&R Service operationalize the mission, vision, and values of the Rehabilitation Services in accordance with VHA and Medical Center priorities through applied leadership skills, professional experience, and fundamental knowledge, both at a local level and with the National PM&R office. Ensures compliance with applicable policies and VHA Directives. Establishes and implements Therapy section and service policies and procedures, roles, responsibilities, program development and improvement monitoring for the clinical services, giving special consideration to the integration of internal & external administrative and clinical policies, to the standards and requirements of various regulatory and accrediting bodies (JC and CARF), and to the impact of internal policies on outside entities. Develops, evaluates, and adjusts clinical organizational structure and management systems to accomplish the basic mission(s) of the clinical services. Incumbent has the delegating authority to provide program direction to the clinical care delivery systems through supervisor program managers. Gathers information and completes assigned reports and projects in requested format and time frame based on accountable data including performance indicators, outcome measures and community standards. Supports Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement activities by monitoring indicators of performance and taking corrective action as indicated. Develops and coordinates internal review systems to assure that both clinical and administrative activities follow standards issued by various accrediting and regulatory groups, and higher agency authorities. Supports the accreditation readiness process by ensuring a safe, clean work environment for both employees and patients, including fire protection, infection control, equipment use, hazardous materials, security management, patient safety and emergency management. Resource Management Incumbent works with the Administrative Officer in preparing formal budget and fiscal management requests (i.e., equipment needs, supplies, etc.) which support providing the best possible patient care. This involves close coordination with the supervisory program managers of the clinical areas to (1) prepare budget proposals which reflect past expenditures and changing program priorities, (2) advise program managers of fund shortages and of program adjustments which should be made to ease the shortage, and (3) promote "cost-consciousness". Tracks, ensures accuracy, and summarizes productivity and resource utilization data, including information regarding space, FTEE, budget and equipment, and appraises Service Line Director and Administrative Officer of significant trends to support and reflect staffing and budget issues. The incumbent utilizes the DSS system to analyze the utilization of medical resources, productivity and efficiency, cost distribution and in conjunction with functional outcome measures, to assist in the determination of clinical standards for care for the Rehabilitation Service. Establishes priorities for needed personnel, services, supplies, and equipment, and allocating available resources accordingly for all clinical services. Establishes and utilizes systems of data management for accountability in productivity and resources utilization in collaboration with other Managers. Assigns, monitors, and reports staff workload, assessing and implementing workload changes. Personnel Management/Supervision Incumbent recruits, mentors, selects and coordinates the orientation and training of new clinical therapy staff. Understands personnel management practices and principles by having (1) a working knowledge of government- wide and agency personnel management requirements as they relate to various employee groups (e.g., General Schedule Title 5 and Hybrid Title 38 Employees, etc.) and (2) recognition of the unique contributions and needs of different individuals and groups. Develops internal policies and programs concerning such matters as equal employment opportunity, merit promotion, labor management relations, and position management; and in fostering a commitment to these programs from program managers in the clinical areas served. Work Schedule: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Telework: Available per needs of the service Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 57945-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: a. United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. b. Education [and/or Experience.] (1) The individual must meet at least one of the following requirements below: (a) Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy and two (2) years of experience as an occupational therapist; NOTE: The baccalaureate degree must be from an approved program prior to the AOTA January 1, 2005 decision that the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) would only accredit master or doctoral degree programs in occupational therapy. or (b) Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy and two (2) full years of graduate education in a related field; NOTE: The baccalaureate degree must be from an approved program prior to the AOTA January 1, 2005 decision that ACOTE would only accredit master or doctoral degree programs in occupational therapy. or (c) Master's Degree or higher in occupational therapy. (2) Individuals must be a graduate of] a degree program in occupational therapy approved by the ACOTE or predecessor organizations. This is inclusive of an internship (supervised fieldwork experience required by the educational institution). ACOTE is the only accreditation agency recognized by the United States Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Degree programs may be verified by contacting the American Occupational Therapy Association website or at their office address: American Occupational Therapy Association, P.O. Box 31220, Bethesda, MD 20824-1220. 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: In addition to the basic requirements for employment, the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates. (1) Education, Experience, and Licensure. Completion of one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level and directly related to the position being filled. (2) Demonstrated KSAs. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: (a) Ability to balance multiple responsibilities, set priorities, delegate tasks, meet multiple deadlines, analyze organizational problems, and develop and implement effective solutions. (b) Ability to analyze organizational and operational problems to develop and implement solutions that result in efficient operations and use data effectively to manage workload, quality performance, and productivity within the service. (c) Skill in dealing with employees, team leaders, and managers to include conflict resolution. (d) Ability to utilize evidence-based practices and clinical practice guidelines in a professional area and to guide the staff in applying these tools.] Preferred Experience: Therapy Experience References: VA Handbook 5005/127 PART II APPENDIX G14The full performance level of this vacancy is 13. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of 13 to 13. Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on 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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address Jack C Montgomery VA Medical Center 1011 Honor Heights Drive Muskogee, OK 74401 US
• Name: Theophil Bruce
• Phone: 6304188682
• Email: [email protected]