Supervisory Physical Therapist

This position is located in the Physical Rehabilitation Services Department of the Chinle Service Unit in Chinle, AZ. Directs comprehensive rehabilitation services. Oversees strategic planning, staffing, budget, facilities, equipment, staff competency and development, quality management, age-appropriate patient care, and community education and outreach. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

Directs multidisciplinary Physical Rehabilitation Services encompassing Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Audiology, and Speech-Language Pathology. Supervises professional and support staff and manages staffing, performance, workforce development, and departmental human resource activities. Oversees strategic planning, policy development, budgeting, quality and performance improvement, information management, specialty clinics, equipment, supplies, and front-office operations. Coordinates rehabilitation services with hospital departments, Navajo Area leadership, other Service Units, community programs, and external organizations; oversees staff and intern education and provides professional consultation. Provides direct patient care within a qualifying rehabilitation discipline (PT, OT, SLP, or Audiology), including patient evaluation, assessment, treatment planning, therapeutic intervention, and recommendations for therapeutic equipment or appliances.

Selectee may be subject to a probationary period ESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial period U.S. Citizenship is required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes. IHS Selectees that will work in an IHS health care facility may be subject to Employee Health Policies related to Measles and Rubella and seasonal influenza immunization. Vaccine exemption request may be available according to the National and/or Service Unit guidance. A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required upon selection/placement. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/. You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you. Background Investigation Requirement: This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment. A background investigation is a standard process used by the Federal Government to verify an individual's identity, employment history, education, and other relevant information to determine suitability for Federal service. Upon receipt of instructions, applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance. Timely completion is critical to avoid delays in processing or a determination of unsuitability. Applicants are strongly encouraged to prioritize this requirement and to maintain regular communication with their assigned Personnel Security Specialist throughout the process. Prior to the appointment, candidates must present two valid forms of identification. If one of the documents is a state-issued ID or driver's license, it must be REAL ID-compliant.