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.

Duties

Duties include, but are not limited to: CLINICAL: Incumbent is authorized to perform complex examination and treatment of patients representing a wide scope of ages and diagnoses, rendering varied modalities inherent in their profession. Reviews consults submitted for appropriateness of requests from the Primary Care Provider (PCP). Interprets physicians' prescription for physical therapy. Demonstrates the advanced knowledge and skills necessary to provide treatment appropriate to patients despite complexity served on his/her assigned unit. Formulates progressive treatment plans and goals, and is responsible for implementation, modification, and documentation of the treatments. Monitor and evaluate clinically appropriate treatment programs. Requires advanced knowledge of contemporary physical therapy across a varied area of practice with the ability to apply this advanced knowledge to provide guidance to staff physical therapists within the department. Consults with patients and their families through patient/family education, training and advising them in the mature of their disability or disease in home programs and post hospital adjustment. Makes recommendations for home structural adaption when indicated. ADMINISTRATIVE Responsible for the effective utilization of staff, equipment, and space which includes scheduling Veterans to take maximum advantage of available staff time. Responsible for establishing and maintaining effective personal contacts with all sections of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Service, Nursing Service, referring physicians, consultants, and other medical center staff. Responsible for the administration and execution of all phases of Physical Therapy programming at all sites. This includes the maintenance, repair and requisition of supplies and equipment, the safety, health, and sanitation of the clinic areas. Responsible for establishing and maintaining HR Performance Appraisal for assigned staff. Responsible to ensure that required reports, proper records and administrative matters are handled expeditiously and are submitted in a timely manner. Assigns workload to employees, monitors workload and clinical volume. Responsible to schedule the leave of the Physical Therapy staff to provide maximum coverage for programming in the event of absence of a staff member. Evaluates performance and competencies of staff in Waco and Temple. Conducts monthly PT staff meeting and in-services to disseminate information to all staff members Initiates requests for new and replacement personnel, reviews applications, conducts pre-employment interviews, and recommends selections. Orders supplies and equipment for the Section, writes memoranda and work orders, and compiles statistical data for reporting purposes. Recognizes, coordinates, and participate in establishment of new protocols, and use of new techniques for the Physical Therapy Sections. Assists in all preparation and all activities related to continual CARF Accreditation for Outpatient Medical Rehabilitation Service. Conducts chart reviews for compliance with PM&RS Scopes of Assessment, CARF Standards and Joint Commission (JC) standards using quality assurance monitor Incumbent is an authorized user of the Government Purchase Card. Incumbent is responsible for meeting the standards for documentation and reconciliation of the purchase cards as set forth by VA Handbook 1730.1, Use and Management of Government Purchase Card. Card holders will be held accountable for all Federal, VA and local acquisition regulations as mandated. Attends mandatory training sessions in use of the Government Purchase Card every two years or earlier at the discretion of the facility. Provides coverage as acting Supervisor of other PM&RS Sections as required, to ensure all clinical programming and staff needs are met in the absence of the section supervisor. EDUCATIONAL Maintains a high level of professional competence by continuing participation in learning experiences/continuing education courses. Participates in and attends Physical Therapy section in-services as well as hospital wide in-services. May serve as a resource person to the community, VISN, and VA nationally in matters relating to Physical Therapy, the delivery of health care and the needs of the veteran population. Knowledge of education skills to relate to affiliating college and universities, administrators of schools of Physical Therapy. Serves on curriculum committee and/or advisory board for Physical Therapy school program. Work Schedule: 0800-1630; Monday to Friday. Occasional weekend as needed Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 52730-F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.Contact [email protected], the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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. 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 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. Foreign Graduates. Graduates of foreign physical therapy programs meet the requirements in subparagraph 3b 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. Individuals hold a full, current, and unrestricted license to practice physical therapy in a State, Territory or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. Non-licensed PTs, who otherwise meet the basic requirements in this standard, 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 not-to-exceed two years from the date of employment on the condition that such PT provide 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. 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 GS-13: Experience. In addition to meeting the basic requirements, one year of progressively complex experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate all the following KSAs. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 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 tointerview 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: 1+ years of experience serving as a PT Supervisor or Equivalent Leadership role across multiple areas of practice to include but not limited to acute care, skilled nursing facility, outpatient and demonstrate ability to apply this knowledge to provide clinical guidance to Staff PTs and PTAs within the department. 1+ years of experience and knowledge of employee relations and performance management, including handling performance and conduct issues, disciplinary actions, and effectively managing employee performance, productivity, and clinic utilization 1+ years of experience in completing HR personnel actions, including position management, recruitment, onboarding, and employee clearance. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13. Physical Requirements: The work is sedentary. Some work may require movement between offices, hospitals, warehouses, and similar areas for meetings and to conduct work. Work may also require walking/standing, in conjunctions with travel to and attendance at meetings and/or conferences away from the work site. Incumbent may carry and lift light items weighing less than 15 pounds.

Education

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

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

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.

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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address VA Central Texas Health Care System 1901 Veterans Memorial Drive Temple, TX 76504 US
• Name: VISN 17 SSU USAS Group
• Email: [email protected]