A Program Officer oversees the development of an organization's programs. This may includes staff development, project management, implementation and daily management of activities. May also oversee funds and budgets.
The Incumbent serves within Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service (PM&RS) at the Salisbury VA Medical Center in Salisbury, NC, as a Staff Kinesiotherapist. The incumbent who works at this level provides assessment and treatment intervention on an independent basis across the continuum of care and services provided by PM&RS.
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.
English Language Proficiency:
Kinesiotherapist candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7403 (f).
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.
Registration:
All applicants must be registered in kinesiotherapy in good standing with the COPSKT.
Foreign Graduates:
Graduates of a foreign program must meet the requirements in subparagraph 4b 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). Failure to
Obtain Registration:
In all cases kinesiotherapists must actively pursue meeting registration starting from the date of appointment. At the time of appointment, the supervisor must provide the unregistered kinesiotherapist with a written requirement to obtain registration, the date by which the registration must be acquired, and the consequences for not becoming registered by the deadline. Failure to become registered within two years from the date of appointment, will result in removal from the GS-0635, Kinesiotherapist series; and may result in termination of employment. 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 :
Kinesiotherapist (Program Coordinator), GS-12
Experience:
One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level.
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following
KSAs:
Knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and to provide advice to staff on planning and implementation of comprehensive treatment programs. Knowledge of VA policies and procedures to represent the medical center. Knowledge and skills to analyze, evaluate, and monitor issues concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of programs that will impact activities or functions such as: supplies, equipment, budget, and recruitment. Skill in providing clinical and administrative oversight of a multidisciplinary team. Ability to collaborate with strategic planning committees at local, VISN, or national level for new ventures addressing patient care delivery systems, facilities management, systems reorganization, etc. Ability to provide guidance and advise program administrators, members of the community, and medical center leadership.
Preferred Experience:
Experience in maintaining a budget for programming and have experience in program management.
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-12.
