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- 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.
- You may be required to serve a probationary period.
- Subject to background/security investigation.
- Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- 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).
- Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.
- United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
- English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in spoken and written English.
- Education and Experience: The individual must meet at least one of the requirements below (documentation required):(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.
- Licensure: Must 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. Documentation required.
- 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.
- 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.
- Ability to effectively supervise, direct, and manage a diverse physical therapy staff.
- Skill in forging positive interpersonal relationships and conflict resolution.
- Ability to analyze clinically appropriate data effectively to optimize quality, performance, and productivity within the section.
- Ability to set priorities, delegate tasks, and solve problems in order to meet multiple deadlines and identify/address organizational problems.
- Ability to manage advocacy roles and planning activities within the VA and the greater rehabilitation community.
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Physical Therapist - Chicago, United States - Department of Veterans Affairs
Description
Physical Therapist (Supervisory)
Summary
The incumbent functions in a supervisory position for Inpatient Physical Therapy Services within the Rehabilitation Medicine Service.
The supervisor of Inpatient Physical Therapy is responsible for the supervision, administrative management, and direction of the Inpatient Physical Therapy Department.
Responsibilities include programming provided in Inpatient PT department at Jesse Brown VAMC.Learn more about this agency
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Overview
1 vacancy in the following location:
Full-time -* Service
Competitive
Suitability/Fitness
National security
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This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
Current permanent employees of the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Service.
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Duties
VA Careers - Physical Therapy:
Administrative Duties:
at least 25% of the time but could be more as this is driven by demand.
This position is under the administration and professional supervision of the Chief of Physical Therapy, who provides guidelines consistent with the overall mission of the VA, its policies, and practices.
The incumbent works independently using judgment and expertise to plan and implement services in coordination with the various health care teams of the Medical Center.
The incumbent may act on behalf of the Chief of the PT Section in assuming supervisory responsibility over the Inpatient Physical Therapy Program at JB VAMC.
The incumbent has full supervisory responsibility over the Inpatient Physical Therapy Program to ensure the clinical and administrative appropriateness of services delivered.
The incumbent demonstrates autonomy in performing supervisory responsibilities that include, but are not limited to assigning work to employees, monitoring clinical workload volume, reviewing work outcomes to ensure accuracy and validity of submissions, ensuring adequate clinical staffing, imposing disciplinary measures, and monitoring clinical privileges.
The incumbent may coordinate and resolve problems of an unusual or difficult nature, in collaboration with the Chief of PT Section.
The Inpatient PT supervisor must possess skills in interpersonal relationships, conflict resolution, and knowledge of personnel administration, including such functions as the ability to interview and select qualified applicants, monitor, and evaluate performance, and maintain effective staff management relations within the scope of responsibility.
The incumbent participates with personnel management matters concerning specific individual needs. The incumbent oversees new employee orientation, including infection control policies, occupational safety policies, and Section guidelines.
The incumbent may represent the Chief of PT at meetings involving administrative matters and commits the service to actions and deadlines.
This person can set priorities, delegate tasks, and identify solutions to meet deadlines and address organizational problems within inpatient physical therapy department.
The incumbent may assist the Chief of Physical Therapy to provide overall inpatient clinical supervision that ensures efficient and effective coordination and delivery of physical therapy service.
The incumbent may develop guidelines governing physical therapy operations, interpreting policies, and incorporating advances and changes in inpatient physical therapy department.
Interdisciplinary Relationships- Communicates, consults, and collaborates with the VAMC disciplines to provide comprehensive patient care.
Clinical:
approximately 75% of the time, but less if more administrative time is required
Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
Telework:
Not available
Virtual:
This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
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:
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
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, must possess at least one year of progressively complex experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level.
In Addition, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs.Preferred experience:
Direct experience in a clinical leadership role specific to the inpatient PT within JBVAMC.
Minimum 5 years of experience as a physical therapist in an inpatient setting.
References:
VA Handbook 5005/99 Part II Appendix G12.This can be found in the local Human Resources Office.
The full performance level of this vacancy is 13.
Physical Requirements:
This position frequently requires moderate to heavy lifting.
Normally such lifting will involve, but is not limited to, assisting with transfers or gait training of the client in the physical therapy clinic.
EducationIMPORTANT:
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
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:
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
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Additional information
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply.
The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
Pursuant to VHA Directive , VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy).
If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date.
The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
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