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# Supervisory Physical Therapist

Veterans Health Administration

This position is in the Physical Therapy Section within Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service (PM&RS) at the Richard L Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis, IN (a Complexity Level 1a facility). The incumbent is a licensed physical therapist and a graduate from an accredited physical therapy program approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) and meets all requirements listed in qualification standards for GS-13 Physical Therapist (Supervisory).
Duties of the Supervisory Physical Therapist: Spends up to 25% of time providing supervision of staff and program oversight within the Physical Therapy Section of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service (PM&RS). In collaboration with the Chief, Physical Therapy Section, is responsible for supervision, administrative management, and direction of physical therapy staff assigned to the Acute Inpatient Units (Medical-Surgical, Intensive Care/Step Down, and Inpatient Psychiatric Units) and the Acute Rehabilitation Unit. Provides oversight of key clinical and training programs, including technical oversight of assigned staff. Supervisory physical therapists develop and implement policies and procedures to address clinical needs and ensure quality of services within the section. Demonstrates autonomy in supervisory authority including assigning work, monitoring workload and clinical volume, reviewing staff work for accuracy, ensuring adequate clinical coverage, administering disciplinary actions when necessary, and monitoring clinical privileges. They are responsible for ensuring coordinated, high-quality care across the service and facility. In collaboration with the Chief, Physical Therapy Section, plans, develops, and implements short- and long-term goals and objectives as part of strategic planning to ensure the provision of quality rehabilitative services to meet the needs of the patient population served across the Acute Inpatient Units and Acute Rehabilitation Unit. Assists with strategic planning for staffing and equipment/space procurement for these areas, recommends solutions for staffing needs, and takes responsibility for implementation. Ensures day-to-day operations run smoothly and efficiently across assigned units in the absence of the Chief, Physical Therapy Section, serving as a point of continuity for administrative and clinical oversight. Provides direct clinical care at least 75% of the time, applying advanced knowledge, skills, and abilities in professional physical therapy practice to evaluate and treat patients referred to the Physical Therapy Section of PM&R. As an inpatient physical therapist, competent in the screening, examination, evaluation, and treatment of all Veterans referred to Acute Inpatient and Acute Rehabilitation Physical Therapy Services. Clinical assignments may also include other inpatient specialty areas such as Acute Neurologic Rehabilitation and Spinal Cord Injury/Disorder, as operational needs require. Physical therapists utilize differential and movement diagnoses to examine individuals with actual or potential impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions involving the musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiovascular, pulmonary, and integumentary systems. Interpret examination findings and diagnostic tests, select appropriate tests and measures, and incorporate results into a comprehensive plan of care for a diverse patient population. Establishes a physical therapy diagnosis and identifies appropriate interventions or referrals to other providers. Determine the physical therapy prognosis based on examination findings and patient-identified functional goals, establish clinically appropriate treatment objectives, and optimize functional outcomes. Select and recommend equipment to support or compensate for functional limitations and practice autonomously, making clinically indicated recommendations and referrals to other medical specialties throughout the course of patient care. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #:93513-0 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized
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: 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. The individual must meet at least one of the requirements below: (1) Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy AND five (5) years of progressively independent experience as a physical therapist. (2) Master's degree in Physical Therapy AND two (2) years of progressively independent experience as a physical therapist. (3) Doctorate degree in physical therapy. NOTE: Prior to 1995 the terminal degree for PT's was either a bachelors or master's degree. In 1995 CAPTE accredited all baccalaureate, master's, and Doctor of Physical Therapy terminal degree programs. Effective 2002, CAPTE changed its scope of accrediting activities of PT education programs to include only those programs that culminate in postbaccalaureate degrees(eliminating the baccalaureate degree). Effective 2015, professional physical therapy education programs have only offered the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree to all new students. NOTE: Individuals must be a graduate of a Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) accredited college or university. The CAPTE is the only accreditation agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) to accredit entry-level physical therapy programs. Verification of accredited programs may be obtained from the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) at www.apta.org. (4) Foreign Graduates. Graduates of foreign physical therapy programs meet the requirements in subparagraph 3b if they have a full unrestricted and current license to practice physical therapy in a State, Territory or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. The Foreign Credentialing Commission on Physical Therapy (FCCPT) is a non-profit organization created to assist the United States (U.S.) Citizenship and Immigration Services (formerly INS) and U.S. state licensing authorities by evaluating the credentials of Foreign Educated Physical Therapists (FEPTs) who wish to immigrate and work in the U.S. Although the licensing of physical therapists in the U.S. is a right and responsibility of each jurisdiction, foreign educated individuals must undergo an educational credentials assessment for substantial equivalency to the first professional degree in the US. The Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) is committed to protect the public and to provide leadership within the field and practice of physical therapy. FSBPT's Foreign Educated Standards Committee has developed standards that represent "best practices" in evaluation services. The Credentials Evaluation Standards were developed with input from the physical therapy credentialing agencies that are licensed to use FSBPT's Coursework Tool. Licensure. Individuals 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. Failure to obtain licensure during that period is justification for termination of the temporary appointment. 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: GS- 13 Physical Therapist (Supervisory) Experience. In addition to meeting the basic requirements, one year of progressively complex experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate all the following KSAs. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 1. Knowledge of contemporary physical therapy across multiple areas of practice, and the demonstrated ability to apply this knowledge to provide clinical guidance to Staff PTs within the department. 2. Knowledge of human resources administration, including such functions as the ability to interview and select qualified applicants, monitor and evaluate performance, and maintain effective labor management relations within scope of responsibility. 3. Ability to effectively supervise, direct, and manage a physical therapy staff. 4. Skill in forging positive interpersonal relationships and conflict resolution. 5. Ability to analyze clinically appropriate data effectively to optimize quality, performance, and productivity within the section. 6. Ability to set priorities, delegate tasks, and solve problems in order to meet multiple deadlines and identify/address organizational problems. 7. Ability to manage advocacy roles and planning activities within the VA and the greater rehabilitation community. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: Heavy Lifting (45 lbs. and over); Heavy Carrying (45 lbs. and over); Straight Pulling (up to 4 hours); Pushing (1
• 2 hours); Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking (up to 8 hours); Standing (up to 8 hours); Repeated bending (up to 4 hour); Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Near vision correctable at 13" to 16"; Hearing (aid permitted).
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.
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/.

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