SUPERVISORY PHYSICAL THERAPIST

This position is in REC, Dayton VA Medical Center, Dayton, OH. This position provides rehabilitative services to persons with mobility impairments, secondary to orthopaedic, neuromuscular, med-surgical diagnosis, etc. The goal is to improve clients' quality of life through improved functional mobility.

The Section Physical Therapy Supervisor is responsible for completing complex evaluations and treatments. Required to apply advanced evaluation methodologies and treatment theories in the provision of care to a vast array of functional impairments and patients, as well as provide clinical practice guidance for other staff therapists. VA Careers - Physical Therapy: https://youtube.com/embed/Gi2hoFqIoqY Primary duties include, but are not limited to the following: Provide Leadership Serve as a mentor to staff PT's and service as a liaison between staff and supervisors. Participate in interviewing and selecting candidates for Physical Therapy positions. Assist with orientation of new Physical Therapy staff. Assist Physical Therapy Supervisor in planning and developing various treatment programs to meet patient needs, as requested by Chief of Rehabilitation. Assist the Physical Therapy Supervisor in planning and utilizing staff, equipment, and space in Physical Therapy to support the Rehabilitation Service's objectives. Operational Management Responsible for the triaging of Inpatient Physical Therapy consults to ensure consults are handled in the most expeditious manner based upon acuity of need. Assign consults as appropriate. Establishes and maintains contact with other health care providers involved in patient care via written, telephone, and personal communication on a regular basis at the Dayton VA Medical Center. Resolves problems that interfere with delivery of Physical Therapy service. Provides input on leave and schedules based on patient care needs. Quality Assurance (QA) / Quality Improvement (QI): Assists in the development, planning and implementation of monitors of quality of care (ie. Functional outcomes) with respect to Rehabilitation as part of the comprehensive health care services delivered to the patients within the Dayton VA Medical Center. Conducts record keeping related to patient care documentation and quality improvement (QI) data collection as specified by the Rehabilitation Supervisor. Helps ensure Physical therapists maintain competencies. Reviews and make recommendations on supply and equipment acquisition. Treatment: Responsible for the examination and treatment of patients referred for Physical Therapy. Establishes and maintains contact with other health care providers involved in patient care via written, telephone, and personal communication on a regular basis at the Dayton VA Medical Center. Resolves problems that interfere with delivery of physical therapy care. Demonstrates the teaching skills required to provide education to patients, family members, caregivers, employees, students, and coworkers. Communicates effectively with other internal and external health care providers. Modifying the treatment plan, therapeutic activities and interventions based on the changing needs, goals and performance of the patient. Documentation: Performs competent written documentation of initial examinations, progress notes, and discharge summaries. Demonstrates advanced competency in knowledge of electronic documentation and computer skills. Entering consults within the Rehabilitation Service (i.e., to Occupational Therapy) or to the Prosthetics service for rehabilitation equipment in accordance with Rehabilitation and medical center policies. Reviews and co-signs notes written by PTA to whom the PT has delegated patient care or for patients. Education: Identifies continuing education needs based on performance of the Inpatient Physical Therapy staff. Educates other facility personnel in the scope of Rehabilitation services and programs involving a variety of health care specialties. The Inpatient PT Supervisor continually seeks to improve knowledge and skill by reviewing current literature, participation in, in-service training, and attendance at continuing education programs especially in their area of expertise. Continuing education and training will be focused on maintaining and improving coursework directed toward the development and improvement of clinical instruction, data collections and reporting techniques, and utilization and reporting of outcome measures. Administrative Responsibilities: Maintaining state licensure. Completing all VAMC mandatory training in a timely manner. Completing Event Capture and Encounter information in accordance with Dayton VA guidelines. Using the computer system for storing and retrieving electronic documents and files, transmitting and receiving e-mail, activating printers, requesting leave, and accessing the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS). Covering administrative position/responsibilities within the service when assigned. Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 94087-0 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.