The Supervisor for Physical Therapy has full responsibility for administering all aspects of the physical therapy program at the Jacksonville Outpatient Clinic within the North Florida/South Georgia (NF/SG) VA Health System. The position of supervisor requires mastery of the broad functional areas of physical therapy theory, practice and specialized knowledge in multiple specific areas.

Duties

The Supervisor for Physical Therapy has extensive knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of physical therapy practice and the science of physical therapy as necessary to plan and direct the wide range of activities relating to the overall operation of the physical therapy program under the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Service (PM&RS) at the Jacksonville Outpatient Clinic within the North Florida/South Georgia VA Health System. The Physical Therapy Supervisor has full supervisory authority over the assigned employees. The incumbent is also responsible for coordination and supervision of students and volunteers, that rotate through the physical therapy section. The Physical Therapy Supervisor is responsible for the supervision, administrative management, and direction of the physical therapy program in a large VA Medical Center in the incumbent's assigned area. The incumbent may provide supervision of key clinical and training programs, including the overall technical oversight of the physical therapists who they administratively supervise. Duties may include but are not limited to: Responsible for the development and implementation of policies and procedures to address focused clinical needs and the overall services delivered and provided within the section. Establishes the overall mission, vision, and values of the PT Section in concert with the PM&RS and the NF/SG VAHS. Reviews annually and revises as necessary or appropriate. Develops annual objectives that support the NF/SG VAHS strategic plan and works throughout the year to achieve the objectives. Demonstrates a great deal of autonomy in performing responsibilities that include, but are not limited to, assigning work to employees, monitoring workload and clinical volume, staffing, imposing disciplinary measures and monitoring clinical privileges. Responsible for assessing, planning, and evaluating the delivery of therapy care utilizing personal experience and current research in order to maintain an integrated and comprehensive therapy program. Plans, develops, implements and oversees any new physical therapy ventures in collaboration with PM&RS leadership. Directs the Performance Improvement efforts for the physical therapy section, designing activities that detect and remedy deficiencies in process and outcome of physical therapy services. Demonstrates 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. Demonstrates 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. Ensures EEO standards and policies are observed. Monitors employee turnover, compensatory time, overtime and absenteeism. Conducts interviews for recruitment, reassignment, and promotions using Performance Based Interviews. Maintains functional statements and position descriptions in accordance with VA requirements. Prepares Performance Plans, conducts mid-term reviews and yearly performance ratings. Addresses performance and conduct issues promptly as they occur and handles issues with a consistent approach. Supervisor documents and initiates disciplinary actions as warranted in accordance with VA policy. Provides recognition and/or rewards for high level performance. Conducts initial and ongoing competencies following FA guidelines and if warranted prepares an educational plan for the Physical Therapy Section or individual employees as needed. Ensures that employees' competencies are continuously developing and provides on-going feedback on employees' performance. Demonstrates the ability and skills to effectively supervise, direct, and manage a diverse therapy staff including interpersonal relationships and conflict resolution. Demonstrates the ability to analyze clinically appropriate data effectively to optimize quality, performance, and productivity within the section. Responsible for utilization and management of available space for current, additional or expanding therapy programs. Demonstrates the ability to set priorities, delegate tasks, and solve problems in order to meet multiple deadlines and identify/address organizational problems. Provides supervision of key clinical and training programs and assigned staff, including the overall technical oversight of the students whom they administratively supervise. All other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Telework: Available - Per Agency policy and Service Approval on an Ad hoc basis. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: PD51928F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized 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: Be a citizen of the United States. Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7407(a). English Language Proficiency. Individuals appointed under authority of 38 U.S.C. chapters 73 or 74, to serve in a direct patient-care capacity in VHA must be proficient in written and spoken English. Education and/or Experience-Transcripts Supplied. The individual must meet at least one of the following requirements below: Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy AND five (5) years of progressively independent experience as a physical therapist. -OR- Master's Degree in Physical Therapy AND two (2) years of progressively independent experience as a physical therapist. -OR- Doctorate degree in physical therapy. PLEASE NOTE: Individuals must be a graduate of a Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) accredited college or university. Foreign Graduates - Graduates of foreign physical therapy programs meet the requirements if they have a current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice physical therapy in a State, Territory or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. Licensure-Documentation Submitted. Candidates must possess a full, current, and unrestricted state license to practice physical therapy in a state, territory or Commonwealth of the United States (i.e. Puerto Rico), or in the District of Columbia. English Language Proficiency. Individuals appointed under authority of 38 U.S.C. chapters 73 or 74, to serve in a direct patient-care capacity in VHA must be proficient in written and spoken English. GRADE REQUIREMENTS - In addition to the Basic Requirements provided in the Physical Therapist Qualification Standard - February 7, 2018 (formerly VA Handbook 5005/99 Part II Appendix G12), the following are the grade requirements. Grade Determinations for Physical Therapist (Supervisory) - GS-13: GS-13 Experience, Education, AND Licensure: In addition to the Basic Requirements, a Physical Therapist at the GS-13 level (above the full performance level) MUST be licensed AND possess at least one (1) year of progressively complex experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs). In addition to the experience, education, and licensure above, the candidate must demonstrate all the following KSAs: 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. 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. Ability to effectively supervise, direct, and manage a diverse physical therapy staff. Skill in forging positive interpersonal relationships and conflict resolution. Ability to analyze clinically appropriate data effectively to optimize quality, performance, and productivity within the section. Ability to set priorities, delegate tasks, and solve problems in order to meet multiple. Ability to manage advocacy roles and planning activities within the VA and the greater rehabilitation community. Assignment. For all assignments above the full performance level, the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope, complexity (difficulty), and variety, and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time. Supervisory PTs are responsible for the supervision, administrative management, and direction of the physical therapy program in a rehabilitation service or equivalent service-level department which consists of three or more PTs or other multi-discipline staff. The incumbent provides supervision of key clinical and training programs, including the overall technical oversight of the staff that He/she administratively supervise. Supervisors are responsible for the development and implementation of policies and procedures to address focused clinical needs and the overall services delivered and provided within the section. He/she demonstrates autonomy in performing supervisory responsibilities that include, but are not limited to, assigning work to employees, monitoring workload and clinical volume, reviewing work of employees to assure accuracy and validity of submissions, assuring adequate clinical staffing, imposing disciplinary measures, and monitoring clinical privileges. He/she is required to provide overall clinical supervision that assures the proper coordination and delivery of care within the section and the facility. References: Physical Therapist Qualification Standard - February 7, 2018 (formerly VA Handbook 5005/99 Part II Appendix G12). The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13. Preferred Experience: Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) is preferred. Physical Requirements: Heavy lifting (45 pounds or over); light carrying (under 15 pounds); straight pushing (.5 hours); reaching above shoulder; use of fingers; both hands required; walking (.5 hours); standing (.5 hours); crawling (.5 hours); kneeling (.5 hours); repeated bending (1 hour); climbing, legs only (.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.

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

Contacts

• Address Malcom Randall Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center 1601 Southwest Archer Road Gainesville, FL 32608 US
• Name: Diana Dieringer
• Phone: 727-398-6661 X64162
• Email: [email protected]