Physical Therapist (Supervisory)

<p>The Portland Rehabilitation Therapist Supervisor duties are to serve as the Clinical Supervisor for Physical and Occupational Therapists and Therapist Assistants on the Portland campus. In addition to supervisory duties, they will provide comprehensive care for patients, participate in educational activities and serve as content and discipline adviser to the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMRS) Leadership Team under the supervision of the PMRS Clinical Manager.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>VA Careers - Physical Therapy: https://youtube.com/embed/Gi2hoFqIoqY The Portland Rehabilitation Therapist Supervisor assures that the work assignments of employees in the group are carried out by performing such duties as: The Supervisor is charged with providing direct supervision for therapy staff to include, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapist Assistants. The Supervisor, working with the PM&RS Clinical Manager develops and evaluates goals and analyzes workload. The Supervisor ensures the distribution and balance of workload among employees. Direct supervision includes but is not limited to in-depth knowledge of each therapist's duties, skills, and work environment. In conjunction with the PM&RS Clinical Manager, the Supervisor will set coverage plans, ensure sufficient distribution of resources to optimize patient care and efficiently utilize resources. The Supervisor uses data reports to determine required resources for completion of clinical workload. The Supervisor collaborates with the Clinical Manager to prepare reports as required by PM&RS Leadership Team. The Supervisor instructs employees in tasks and techniques both orally and in writing. Position can be filled by an Occupational Therapist (Supervisory) Work Schedule: Monday-Friday: 7:00am-3:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentive: 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. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. 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/.