Deputy Chief-Physical Therapist

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: Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy AND five (5) years of progressively independent experience as a physical therapist, OR Master’s degree in physical therapy AND two (2) years of progressively independent experience as a physical therapist, OR Doctorate degree in physical therapy. Licensure: 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. English Language Proficiency: Be proficient in written and spoken English. 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: 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 listed above, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications requirement for appointment as a GS-14 Supervisory Physical Therapist. Advanced knowledge of evidence-based practices and clinical practice guidelines in multiple professional areas. Experience: One (1) year of progressively complex physical therapist experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in Federal Service. Examples of qualifying experience include, but are not limited to, the supervision, administrative management, and direction of the physical therapy program in a rehabilitation service or equivalent service-level department which consists of three or more physical therapists or other multi-discipline staff; provide supervision of key clinical and training programs, including the overall technical oversight of the staff administratively supervised; develop and implement policies and procedures to address focused clinical needs and the overall services delivered and provided within the section; assign work to employees, monitor workload and clinical volume, review work of employees to assure accuracy and validity of submissions, assure adequate clinical staffing, impose disciplinary measures, and monitor clinical privileges; and provide overall clinical supervision that assures the proper coordination and delivery of care within the section and the facility. In addition, candidates must demonstrate all the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) is required: Advanced knowledge of evidence-based practices and clinical practice guidelines in multiple professional areas. Skill in managing interpersonal relationships and conflict resolution in dealing with a diverse range of employees, discipline lead(s), and administrators. Ability to translate extensive rehabilitation knowledge into local policy development. Ability to effectively supervise staff by providing clinical and administrative oversight. This includes ability to manage resources, evaluate employees and assign work. Ability to collaborate with strategic planning committees at local, VISN or national levels for new ventures addressing patient care delivery systems, facilities management, system reorganizations, etc. Reference: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G12 dated February 7, 2018,For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-14. Physical Requirements: Heavy lifting 50 pounds and over; use of fingers; both hands required; reaching above shoulder; walking (8 hours); standing (8 hours); both legs required (1 prosthetic); far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in other; ability to distinguish basic colors; ability to distinguish shades of colors; hearing (aid permitted); mental and emotional stability.
Serves as a Deputy Chief, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) Service at the Hampton VA Medical Center which includes oversight, planning and development of all Service functions and programs. The incumbent will plan, direct, and coordinate all aspects of a multifaceted, complex service which includes Administrative, Physiatry, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Kinesiotherapy, Speech therapy, Audiology, Pain Management, Traumatic Brain lnjury /Polytrauma, and Amputee Services.