The Therapy Supervisor, Kinesiotherapist oversees a multidisciplinary team of therapists in the area assigned. Responsibilities include coordinating care across disciplines, managing clinical operations, providing administrative support, and serving as a leadership point of contact. The role involves direct patient care and may adjust supervision areas based on service and veteran needs.

Duties

Apply clinic improvement strategies to manage daily work assignments, contract staffing, and long-term planning. Assign, evaluate, and ensure the safety of staff, including coordinating the weekend schedule and overseeing weekend care. Coordinate therapy services and provide coverage as needed to collaborate with other healthcare providers. Ensure staff use evidence-based practices for optimal patient outcomes. Continuously evaluate staff performance and competency, analyzing data to improve quality and productivity. Provide training and ensure proper use of treatments, equipment, and therapies. Develop and communicate Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and local policies, and train staff accordingly. Maintain a safe and clean work environment for staff. Ensure compliance with OSHA, Joint Commission, and other accrediting standards, as well as facility safety guidelines. Ensure patient confidentiality per HIPAA regulations. Review and ensure accuracy of reports from team leaders and specialists. Report findings to leadership and implement program changes to improve care and satisfaction. Set priorities, delegate tasks, and solve problems to meet deadlines and address issues. Collaborate with leadership to analyze employee productivity and performance. Conduct interviews, recommend candidates, evaluate performance, and identify training needs for staff. Work with the therapy section chief to meet performance and transitional measures. Address staff needs and resolve conflicts using interpersonal skills. Assist with clinical studies, projects, and committees as identified by the service, VISN, and VHA, including CARF and Joint Commission activities. Perform other duties as assigned by leadership. Additional Responsibilities May Include:

Requirements

Qualifications

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. A bachelor's degree or higher from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program, with a concentration/emphasis in kinesiotherapy. OR A bachelor's degree or higher with a concentration/emphasis in kinesiotherapy or exercise science related field and registered as a kinesiotherapist in good standing with the COPSKT. OR A master's degree or higher with a degree in exercise science, kinesiology, human performance or a related field, which has been approved by COPSKT and a certificate verifying completion of a Center of Excellence (COE) Kinesiotherapy clinical training program. The completion of the certificate ensures that COPSKT has approved the degree program as part of the application process for the COE internship. Foreign Graduates. Graduates of a foreign program must meet the requirements in subparagraph 3b if they have a full unrestricted and current registration to practice kinesiotherapy in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States or in the District of Columbia. They must have at a minimum, proof of a degree from an accredited college or university (or foreign equivalent, as verified through an independent credentialing evaluation company). Registration. All applicants must be registered in kinesiotherapy in good standing with the COPSKT. English Proficiency. Kinesiotherapist candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f). This position is above the full performance level, so there are no grandfathering provisions applicable to the qualification standards. Grade Determinations: Supervisory Kinesiotherapist, GS-12 Experience. One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. Experience may include the following: Kinesiotherapists independently conduct assessments and develop treatment plans to the complexity of the diagnosis or disability using appropriate functional tests and measurements according to established evidence-based professional practices. The kinesiotherapists provide integrated and progressive skilled rehabilitative treatment modalities across the continuum of care. Duties may have included, but are not limited to, any of the following: pre-habilitation, acute, sub-acute, transitional, home-based, post rehabilitative, and wellness programs. Administer musculoskeletal, neurological, ergonomic, biomechanical, psychological, and task specific functional tests and measures in order to reach maximum outcomes. Coordinate and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care, employ multiple treatment approaches and to accomplish complex treatment objectives. The kinesiotherapist may perform duties such as, accurately test, analyze, evaluate, and record measurements of vitals, muscular strength, endurance, range of motion, coordination, static/dynamic balance, cardiovascular endurance, gait analysis, posture, gross sensory impairment, functional mobility, activities of daily living, and prosthetic and orthotic gait, care and training. Provide education to patients, caregivers and other health care professionals regarding policies and procedures for guidance to maneuver through the health care system. Kinesiotherapists monitor and report on work status, program quality, performance improvement data, and make recommendations for process improvement. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Ability to balance multiple responsibilities, set priorities, delegate tasks, meets multiple deadlines, analyze organizational problems, and develop and implement effective solutions. 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. Skill in interpersonal relationships in dealing with employees, team leaders, and managers to include conflict management. Ability to guide the staff in the utilization of evidence-based practices and clinical practice guidelines in a professional area, and to guide the staff in applying these tools. Preferred Experience: Leadership Experience: Proven track record in leading and motivating a large, diverse, multidisciplinary team of professionals across various practice settings. Collaboration Skills: Experienced in coordinating and collaborating with senior leadership teams. Data Analysis: Skilled in tracking workload, utilization, productivity, and other metrics to identify trends and implement changes. Relationship Building: Capable of fostering relationships and building coalitions within Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) and across the healthcare system. Safety and Standards Compliance: Strong understanding of High Reliability Organization (HRO) principles and just culture; committed to maintaining safety and compliance with Joint Commission and Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) standards. Adaptability: Able to adapt to various challenges, adjust processes, and effectively communicate expectations to both leadership and direct reports. References: VA Handbook 5005/132, PART II, APPENDIX G21 Dated 7/16/2020. Physical Requirements: Heavy lifting (45 pounds and over) Light carrying (under 15 pounds) Straight pulling (0.5 hours) Pushing (0.5 hours) Reaching above shoulder Use of fingers Both hands required Walking (0.5 hours) Standing (0.5 hours) Crawling (0.5 hours) Kneeling (0.5 hours) Repeated bending (1 hours) Climbing, legs only (0.5 hours) Climbing, use of legs and arms Operation of crane, truck, tractor, or motor vehicle Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously Specific visual requirement (corrective lenses okay) Both eyes required Ability to distinguish basic colors Hearing (aid may be permitted) Mental and emotional stability Environmental Factors: Working outside Working alone Working outside and inside Working in slippery or uneven walking surfaces Working under protracted or irregular hours of work Working in excessive heat Working around machinery with moving parts Working around moving objects or vehicles Working in excessive cold Working in excessive humidity Working in excessive dampness or chilling Working in excessive noise (intermittent) Working in constant noise Working closely with others

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Accreditation Information: Degree from a KT program accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program or Council on Professional Standards for Kinesiotherapy (COPSKT).

Note: If your school was accredited at the time of graduation but is no longer listed on the website, you must provide documentation of accreditation with your application packet.

NOTE: If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application.

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 Audie L Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital 7400 Merton Minter Boulevard San Antonio, TX 78229 US
• Name: VISN 17 SSU USAS Group
• Email: [email protected]