Physical Therapist (Supervisory)/Supervisory Occupational Therapist

<p>Physical Therapist (Supervisory) practices at the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System which is a Level 1, highly complex, two division facility, multi-CBOC program with Physical therapy at all levels of critical care to outpatient. At this level Physical Therpaist can make autonomous clinical decisions in a Direct Access environment. Patients can self-refer to this coordinator/supervisor physical therapist without being referred by a physician or other healthcare practitioner.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>The duties of the Physical Therapist (Supervisory) include, but are not limited to: Supervisory: Coordinates clinic activities across multiple disciplines including physician, APN, Chiropractor, RN, physical therapy and occupational therapy including assignment of work for evaluation and treatment of patients referred to PMRS North Little Rock Division. Reviews PMRS North Little Rock Division Inpatient and Outpatient consults to determine appropriateness of physical and occupational therapy orders. Determines department priorities, assigning work, and ensuring that established productivity is maintained across multiple disciplines including physical therapy, chiropractic, nursing, occupational therapy, rehabilitation therapy assistants, and medical support assistants. Monitors scheduling practices for physician, APN, chiropractor, RN, physical therapy, and occupational therapy clinics to ensure that patients are scheduled in a timely manner based on acuity to promote the highest possible functional outcome. Serves as the Assistant Safety Officer for the PMRS North Little Rock Division of CAVHS which encompasses the knowledge of Joint Commission, OSHA, and CARF safety requirements and ability to troubleshoot and make corrective actions as needed. Serves on the Hospital Patient Education Committee and completes all required monitors and initiates and implements improvement plans as indicated by data analysis of monitors. Assists Program Director in ensuring compliance of assigned staff with professional standards of practice and all federal and regulatory guidelines such as JCAHO, CARF, and OSHA to achieve expected quality and safe outcomes of care. Develops, reviews and assessing current required skills lists for therapists and recommends changes as appropriate. Ensures completion of Peer and Quality Assurance documentation monitors completed annually. Evaluates skill performance of staff including physical therapists, occupational therapists, rehabilitation therapy assistants, kinesiotherapists, and medical support assistants and identifies education and training needs. Assists Program Director in developing, reviewing and monitoring the Quality Management/Improvement projects in accordance with the CAVHS Performance Improvement framework. Approves court, sick, and annual leave for all assigned personnel without jeopardizing treatment programs and in accordance with EEO standards, AFGE contract and policies. Requests authorized absence, maternity leave, leave without pay etc. for employees from the Chief, PM&RS. Complies with Family Leave Act and educates staff as needed. Coordinates travel requests and maintenance of appropriate documentation and records. Acts as liaison between CAVHS physical therapy department and Arkansas Board of Physical Therapy and initiates submissions to the Board for approval of continuing education credit for planned therapy educational events at CAVHS. Clinical: Solves complex treatment problems related to physical therapy, using advanced knowledge to adapt and modify treatment plans, activities, and procedures to meet the needs of the patients across multiple areas of practice. Evaluates patients with simple and complex diagnoses to identify specific physical therapy treatment problems. Using a wide range of knowledge across multiple areas of physical therapy, the incumbent develops a specific physical therapy treatment plan for each patient utilizing evidenced based practice. Establishes short-term and long-term physical therapy patient treatment goals that are objective, measurable, functional, and time limited in collaboration with the patient and significant other/caregivers. Develops and carries out a full range of physical therapy treatment using a wide variety of traditional and non-traditional treatment techniques and modalities. Supervises and guides non-professional assistants/aides involved in physical therapy treatment to maintain overall responsibility of treatment. Education: Attends and participates in seminars, workshops, in-service training, departmental meetings, and lectures to increase and maintain personal knowledge and related skills. Completes continuing education annually across many areas of physical therapy and shares information with other professionals through in services, presentations, and one to one meetings. Provides in-service trainings for OT's, DO's, DC's, APNs, RNs, KT's, PT's, MD's and other health care professionals or students in many areas pertaining to physical therapy. Serves as a clinical instructor in student training program as delegated by the physical therapy student coordinator. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, subject to change based on the needs of the facility. Telework: Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 598-00519-F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized</p><h3>Requirements</h3>You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.<h3>Education</h3>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/.