The Spinal Cord Injuries and Disorders (SCI&D) Supervisory Physical Therapist is responsible for the supervision, administrative management, and direction of the inpatient, outpatient and home Care therapy programs at the Central Virginia VA Health Care System, Richmond, VA, a High Complexity Level 1 facility for the SCI&D Service.

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 :

To qualify for appointment, all applicants for the position of physical therapist in VHA must meet the following:

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:

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.

Licensure:

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.

English Language Proficiency:

Be proficient in written and spoken English. 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 meeting the basic requirements listed above, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications requirement for appointment as a GS-14 Supervisory Physical Therapist. Experience GS-14: 1. One (1) year of progressively complex physical therapist experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in Federal Service. Examples of qualifying experience include, but are not limited to: PTs at this level manage all aspects of a distinct rehabilitation program or service at the VISN, national and/or region level and are generally found at regional centers or assigned to the national program office in VA Central Office. This position would include but not be specifically limited to programs such as amputee, spinal cord injury, chronic pain, Prevention of Amputation for Veterans Everywhere (PAVE), Polytrauma/TBI. This includes policy development, quality resources and specialty functions unique to the program to optimize program and patient outcomes. The program coordinator is knowledgeable about facility, regional and national policies to ensure compliance. This assignment requires administrative direction and decision making skills, but does not necessarily require formal supervisory responsibility for personnel. Physical Therapists in this role are responsible for strategic planning to ensure the provision of high quality services meet the needs of the Veterans being served. They are also responsible for developing and implementing short and long term goals and objectives consistent with the program's strategic plan. Responsibilities include operation and management of key clinical, training, research, or administrative programs. He/she develops and implements programs, policies, and procedures to meet program goals, policy and external accreditation requirements at the VISN, national and/or regional level. In addition, candidates must demonstrate all the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below. 2. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): Knowledge of and skill in management/administration, consultation, negotiation and compliance. Advanced knowledge in the specialty program with application to interdisciplinary team function, goals and outcomes across multiple areas of practice. Ability to serve as a consultant and liaison to local, regional or national coordinators and/or national program offices as well as other providers regarding the delivery of rehabilitation care within the specialty program area. Demonstrates ability to serve as facilitator and/or negotiator in coordinating program initiatives among local, regional or national coordinators and interdisciplinary teams to improve quality of care for patients. Ability to evaluate, monitor and report on the status and progress of the specialty programs within the region. Ability to develop and coordinate treatment programs within the specialty field nationally or within the region

Preferred Experience:

Spinal Cord Injury experience.

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-14.

Physical Requirements:

Work includes regular and recurring physical exertion, which involves standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, gripping, and walking. Moderate to heavy lifting (45lbs or greater) is often required. Sitting at meetings, desks, or computer terminals for documentation purposes is required. Visual acuity to perform daily documentation and work with clients. Mental and emotional stability to work with varied caseloads.