Physical Therapist (Manager, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Services)
Location: Omaha Nebraska
Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is at the momment seeking for Physical Therapist (Manager, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Services) right now, this job will be placed in Nebraska. Further informations about this job opportunity please read the description below. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 945452
OUR MISSION:
! To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.
How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?
These vacancies are advertised at the single grade at which this position will be filled above the full performance level.
As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities at your fingertips. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries.
NOTE: The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group) will review the selected candidateÂ's education and experience and recommend the step at ! which the candidate will be placed in that specific grade. The! salary is based on the grade and step approved for the selected candidate.
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.
Important:
This position is open to current, permanent VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System employees; 30% or more service connected disabled Veterans; and individuals eligible for some other noncompetitive appointment.
Note:
This position will be filled either as a Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist.
Note:
Relocation expenses are NOT authorized.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
U.S. Citizenship
Full unrestricted Licensure, Certification, or Registration required.
Must pass pre-employment examination.
Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required.
Background and/or Security Investigation required.
English Language Proficiency required.
DUTIES:
This position is located in the Extended Care
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Service.
This position assumes administrative and professional responsibility for the Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy programs at the Omaha division providing direct supervisory responsibility over a diverse staff of licensed physical therapists, licensed occupational therapists, licensed physical therapy assistants, a licensed occupational therapy assistant and a physical therapy health technician.
Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the delivery of physical and occupational therapy services
Insures that EEO standards and policies are observed
Actively recruits and interviews candidates for departmental vacancies
Directs and coordinates quality improvement projects and initiatives utilizing the formal performance improvement processes of the ! NWIHCS
Responsible for the collection, compilation, and analys! is of appropriate data required for reports, strategic planning, workload, staffing/productivity and budget as assigned by the Director of Rehabilitation.
Identifies equipment and supply needs and projects these needs into an adequate budget request.
Conducts departmental staff meetings and leads departmental inservice/training.
Assists the Director of Rehabilitation with contract oversight and processes.
Actively participates on Rehabilitation Leadership Team
Provides leadership with the evaluation, program planning, treatment, and discharge planning of patients requiring physical and occupational therapy services.
Assures that ongoing treatment is provided in the clinic areas and that adequate/appropriate staffing levels are maintained
Demonstrates knowledge of a wide range of concepts, principles and practice in the field of rehabilitation.
Consults with staff physicians, nurses and other health care! team members through patient presentations and attendance at appropriate rounds/meetings, clinics and conferences.
Assists Director of Rehabilitation with processing and oversight of Non VA therapy consults as required.
Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
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U.S. citizenship.
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Education
: Graduate from a degree program in physical therapy from an approved college or university approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). 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) Web site, or at their office address: Am! erican Physical Therapy Association, 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexand! ria, VA 22314-1488, 703-684-2782, or 800-999-2782. Foreign Graduates. Graduates of foreign physical therapy programs meet the requirements in subparagraph 2b if they have a full unrestricted and current license to practice physical therapy in a State, Territory or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. Any PT who has, or has ever had, any license(s) revoked, suspended, denied, restricted, limited, or issued/placed in a probational status may be appointed only in accordance with regulations issued by the Under Secretary for Health or designee.
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Licensure.
Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice physical therapy in a State, Territory or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
GS-12 Physical Therapy Supe! rvisor.
Education, Experience, and Licensure. In addition to meeting the basic requirements, completion of 1 year of progressively complex experience and a broader scope of experience equivalent to the next lower grade. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities include: 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 interpersonal relationships and conflict resolution; Ability to analyze clinically appropriate data effectively to optimize quality, performance, and productivity within the secti! on.
References:
VA Handbook 5005/24, Part II, Appen! dix G12, Physical Therapist
QUALIFICATION STANDARD
, dated February 2009, and OPM Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific Positions at
http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/IORs/GS0100/0185.htm
PLEASE NOTE:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website:
http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html
All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a C! ertificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The work has sedentary elements, but also requires frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, and carrying of light items. The work requires above average agility and dexterity. The work has direct patient care component and may require lifting of heavier equipment or patients in emergent situations.
Veterans' Preference:
When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) and/or documentation related to your active duty service which shows dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation.
Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit! an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veterans Preference" with required ! proof as stated on the form. For more information, please review the information for disabled Veterans in the application
checklist
or visit
http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx
.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
BENEFITS:
Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, thrift savings plan, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. In addition to traditional "dollars and cents" benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help balance work and life. For more information please visit us at
http://www.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp
.
Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave:
Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
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If you were eligible to this job, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department of Veterans Affairs.
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