Supervisory Physical Therapist - (HBPC) Program Director

Full Job Description

The HBPC Program Director/Supervisory provides leadership and clinical oversight for the full range of service in a highly complex patient population; and is responsible for program management for all HBPC teams at the Medical Center and CBOC's; and for directing the clinical services offered by the HBPC Program to ensure compliance with local , VHA, and accreditation standards This is a multi-disciplinary position and may be filled by the following occupations: 0185, 0610, 0631, 0633.

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.

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.

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 www.apta.org.

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.

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.

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.

Preferred experience: Home Care Experience Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

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. Major Duties:

The incumbent is regarded as the authority for home care program activities and within the incumbent's own initiative, provides definite interpretation of regulations, standards or codes pertaining to the program.

The incumbent informs management of potentially controversial issues or problems with widespread impact but resolves conflicts as they arise both regarding administrative and clinical.

Specific duties include: - Visioning, planning, staffing, directing, budgeting, evaluating and tracking the programs, and developing VA and community relationships.

- Accountable for developing, organizing, guiding, controlling, and evaluating programs and outcomes; daily attention to complex personnel management problems; participation in executive level decision making, and providing guidance and direction for the development and implementation of established standards of interdisciplinary practice.

- Assuring appropriate resources and designation for the support of the HBPC Program and safety of the staff. - Direct supervision (or indirect oversight) and development of HBPC Supervisors.

- Development and continued effective functioning of the interdisciplinary health care team; recognizing and effectively utilizing the skills, knowledge and contributions of each team member.

- Collaborating with other HBPC Program Directors, VISN leadership, and VHA Central Office staff on issues of program development and operation.

- Ensuring positive outcomes of existing programs and new projects within his/her service.

- Providing leadership in managing programs to improve delivery of care, applies system redesign principles to improve clinical processes and enhance outcomes - Assuring fiscal responsibility for staffing, productivity, workload capture, and material resources.

- Participating with academic affiliates to train students, makes positive impacts on recruitment, retention, and staff satisfaction - Participating in research activities and translates evidence into practice.

- Ensuring compliance with the Joint Commission, OSHA and other regulatory agencies standards - Accountable for external and internal reviews in the specialty area and meets performance and customer service standards.

- Additional duties as outlined in VHA Directive 1411, Home-Based Primary Care Special Population Patient Aligned Care Team Program. Work Schedule: Full Time, Monday - Friday 8:00am-4:30pm.

Telework: Ad-hoc telework eligibility may be authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #:08675F This position is located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

A valid state-issued Driver's License is required for this position. You will be required to drive to complete oversight visits with the staff you supervise.