Physical Therapist Service Chief

3 weeks ago

Kansas City, Missouri, United States Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration Full time
Job Summary

The Service Chief for Geriatrics and Extended Care provides administrative, clinical, and programmatic leadership for the geriatric and extended care programs to ensure achievement of the clinical, research, and education goals.

The incumbent reports to the Chief of Staff and serves as a key clinical resource for the Medical Center Director and the Chief of Staff.

Responsibilities
  • This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and will remain on file through the hiring process.
  • Eligible applicants will be referred each month until the position is filled.
  • Kansas City VA Medical Center is committed to Diversity and Inclusion. Together, we strive to create and maintain a working and learning environment that promotes professional growth and teamwork.
  • We offer an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment where we celebrate our individual differences and unite as a team toward a common goal of providing outstanding service to our Nation's Veterans.
  • The incumbent is responsible for providing clinical services within Kansas City VA Medical Center facility and serving as the Service Line Chief of the Geriatrics and Extended Care Service Line, which would include oversight and supervision over staff involved in the Geriatrics Section which includes Geri PACT, Home Based Primary Care and the Palliative Team.
  • Major duties include, but are not limited to the following:
    • Participating in committees designed to lead and advance clinical practice, including the Executive Committee for Medical Staff and the Professional Service Board.
    • Optimizing access to all services under the service line for veterans.
    • Specifically, access is tracked in Geriatrics, Amputee, Spinal Cord Injury, Pain, Rehab Medicine, Chiropractic, and EMG clinics
    • Participating Strategic Planning of the facility by way of attending Strategic Plan Retreats, updating by way of collaborative software, and by taking part in committees aligned with the Strategic Plan
    • Approving all hiring submissions for the service line, and are responsible for signing initial privileging forms for onboarding providers, as dictated by the specialty and their respective boards.
    • Evaluating the patient to assess changes in both physical and mental status. Included in this is documentation of the associated encounters.
    • Coordinating care with providers within and outside of GEC, and other divisions within the KCVA structure and COBC clinics as dictated by the plan of care for the veteran.
    • Open, clear, and collaborative engagements are an emphasized duty.
    • Completing end of year performance and proficiency documentation, overseeing leave requests and timecards, assisting in hiring actions and orientation for new employees in the geriatrics section, as well as other administrative duties as required by the section.
Requirements
  • 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.
  • You may be required to serve a probationary period.
  • Subject to background/security investigation.
  • Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
  • 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).
  • Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP)
Qualifications
  • 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.
  • The individual must meet at least one of the requirements below:
    • Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy AND five (5) years of progressively independent experience as a physical therapist.
    • Master's degree in Physical Therapy AND two (2) years of progressively independent experience as a physical therapist.
    • Doctorate degree in physical therapy.
Grade Determinations
  • GS-14 Physical Therapist (Service Chief) (a) Experience. In addition to meeting the basic requirements, one year of progressively complex experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level.
  • In addition, the candidate must demonstrate all the following KSAs:
    • 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.
    • 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.
References

VA Handbook 5005/ PART II Appendix G12, Occupational Therapist Qualification Standard

The full performance level of this vacancy is 14.

The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of 14.

Physical Requirements

Pre-placement and periodic physical examinations may be required for hybrid occupations to ensure workers are placed in positions where they can perform the essential functions of their job considering their physical, mental and emotional capacities, without endangering their health or the health of their co-workers.

See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.

Education

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education

Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education

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