Supervisory Physical Therapist

<p>The Physical Therapist Supervisor is assigned to the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service (PM&RS) at the Fayetteville Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Fayetteville NC, which is a Complexity Level lc facility. This position is responsible for the supervision, administrative management, and direction of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation therapist section of the PM&R Department.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>The Supervisory Physical Therapist is required to provide overall clinical supervision that assures the proper coordination and delivery of care within the service and the Fayetteville VA Medical Center. The Supervisory Physical Therapist spends 80% percent of their day as manager, supervisor, and director of a multi-faceted therapy program spanning inpatient acute and CLC environments as well as the outpatient environment within the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service. The Supervisory Physical Therapist provides an advanced knowledge & evidence-based approach in the supervision of key clinical and training programs, including the overall technical oversight of assigned therapists whom he/she administratively supervises. He/she possesses a knowledge base that allows him/her to function as an independent practitioner in a Direct Access environment. He/she is capable of identifying medical conditions that require further evaluation and treatment that are outside of his/her scope of practice. He/she will exhibit knowledge of human resources administration including such functions as the ability to interview and select qualified applicants, monitor and evaluate performance, complete required mid-year and annual performance appraisals and maintain effective labor management relations within the scope of responsibility. The Supervisory Therapist is responsible for the development and implementation of policies and procedures to address focused clinical needs and the overall services delivered and provided within the service. Duties include, but are not limited to: Supervises and assigns work to GS-12 PTs, GS-12 OTs, GS-11 RTs, GS-8 therapy assistants, aides, trainees, and volunteers in the delivery and/or support of treatment and education of patients and families. Triages all consults for appropriateness and completeness prior to scheduling. Manages the day-to-day scheduling into the Direct Access Wheelchair Clinic. Coordinates with other services in the area of therapy treatment, treatment scheduling, and delivery of care. Performs all other duties/activities of a staff therapist including evaluation and treatment of patients. Develops and plans educational programs to include patient, family, and professional personnel. Develops, plans, and implements monitors of quality of care (QM) with respect to therapy services as part of the comprehensive health care services delivered to the patients within the medical center. Serves as Acting Chief of PM&RS in the absence of the PM&RS Chief. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Ad-Hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 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/.