The supervisory kinesiotherapists monitor evaluation, treatment, encounter data, collect and report workload and other required statistical data, and patient documentation practices using current research and/or studies to assure delivery of quality care. Supervisors are responsible for providing administrative supervision for planning, directing, organizing, coordinating, implementing, controlling and evaluating the overall administrative operations and clinical procedures.
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. Education: A bachelor's degree or higher from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program, with a concentration/emphasis in kinesiotherapy. OR A bachelor's degree or higher with a concentration/emphasis in kinesiotherapy or exercise science related field and registered as a kinesiotherapist in good standing with the COPSKT. OR A master's degree or higher with a degree in exercise science, kinesiology, human performance or a related field, which has been approved by COPSKT and a certificate verifying completion of a Center of Excellence (COE) Kinesiotherapy clinical training program. The completion of the certificate ensures that COPSKT has approved the degree program as part of the application process for the COE internship. Foreign Graduates. Graduates of a foreign program must meet the requirements in subparagraph 3b if they have a full unrestricted and current registration to practice kinesiotherapy in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States or in the District of Columbia. They must have at a minimum, proof of a degree from an accredited college or university (or foreign equivalent, as verified through an independent credentialing evaluation company). Registration. All applicants must be registered in kinesiotherapy in good standing with the COPSKT. English Proficiency. Kinesiotherapist candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f). Grade Determinations: Supervisory Kinesiotherapist, GS-13 Experience. One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. Examples of experience: Knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and to provide advice to staff on planning and implementation of comprehensive treatment programs. Knowledge of VA policies and procedures to represent the medical center. Skill in providing clinical and administrative oversight of a multidisciplinary team. Ability to collaborate with strategic planning committees at local, VISN, or national level for new ventures addressing patient care delivery systems, facilities management, systems reorganization, etc. Ability to provide guidance and advise program administrators, members of the community, and medical center leadership. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: (a) Ability to supervise, motivate, and effectively manage staff by organizing work, setting priorities, and delegating tasks and setting responsibilities. (b) Ability to disseminate appropriate information through various media as a consultant or mentor. (c) Skill in interpersonal relationships in dealing with employees, other team leaders, and managers. (d) Knowledge of specialized programs and the ability to perform the administrative duties of special programs and/or components of a kinesiotherapist section. (e) Knowledge of decision-making principles necessary to adjust programs on a day to day basis, to develop short term and long range goals, and/or to plan for future utilization of human resources, and the reassignment of staff to enhance/develop the value of existing or new programs. 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). Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13. Physical Requirements: Should have the ability to perform repetitive physical activities: Up to 4-6 hours of the following: sitting, walking, standing, twisting, bending, stooping, reaching, reaching overhead, grasping and pinching with hands and fine manipulation, such as typing/keyboarding. Up to 1-2 hours of the following: straight pulling, puling hand over hand, pushing, climbing and kneeling. Required lifting light to moderate (up to 44 pounds) and carrying light to moderate (up to 44 pounds). Required functional hearing with/without hearing aids, Near vision correctable at 13-16", Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other, the ability to use both eyes, depth perception, ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors. Use of fingers, both hands and use of both legs. Sitting is required for meetings, administrative work and occasionally driving motor vehicle most of the day. The ability to drive is required. The position demands significant physical stress and strain such as transferring patients, crouching and crawling on mats, and occasionally defending self against combative patients assigned to the incumbent. Work may require good physical health, normal use of arms and legs and good visual and auditory acuity, to evaluate and treat patients, and to use computer, keyboard, monitor, phone, etc. Work is performed in the clinics, wards, exercise areas, office and conference rooms, occasionally in the home. May be exposed to infectious diseases, medical and psychiatric emergencies
The Supervisory Kinesiotherapist provides direct supervision to diverse rehabilitation staff (OT, PT, KT) in the Community Living Center (CLC), the Comprehensive Integrated Inpatient Rehabilitation Program (CIIRP), the Amputee Specialty Program (ASP), Home Based Primary Care Program (HBPC) and Medical Foster Home (MFH) programs. The programs indicated provide services in many specialty programs such as: Inpatient Intensive Rehab, Long Term Care short stay rehab, hospice and palliative care, CIIRP Post discharge clinic, geriatric, neurology, amputation, pain management, spine care, cognitive and psychological impairments, Mental health/PTSD management; and acute and chronic medical, surgical and neurological impairments and home care. Additional responsibilities include oversight and administrative management of all patient care services (nursing, psychologist, social worker, physician, etc.) provided in CIIRP program. Duties include but are not limited to the following: Oversees the development of rehabilitation programs, the coordination of therapy services, and the integration of other services Supervises and assigns work in assigned programs to lead therapists, clinical specialists, PTs, PT Assistants, OTs, OT Assistants, KTs, KT Assistants, trainees, and volunteers in the delivery and/or support of treatment and education of patients and families. Directs patient care needs; assigns caseload of patients from diverse PM&R programs with varied diagnoses and complexity levels; and is accountable for clinic access (timeliness) performance measures. Coordinates with Lead therapist(s), Rehabilitation Coordinator(s), Clinical Specialists and other services, treatment schedule, the delivery of care interventions and care plan that involves patients from different age groups (from young adult to geriatric patients). Evaluates the effectiveness of treatment services provided; develops innovative programs/services to meet the changing needs of the Veteran population and reviews effectiveness of existent programs/services. Identifies training needs in treatment techniques and health care technology advances; supports and/or initiates education to staff through in-service training and continuing education attendance. Oversees staff to assure training in required performance measures and monitors needs for re- training. Facilitates a cooperative working relationship; and maintains effective communication with medical and allied health care providers. Serves as a rehabilitation consultant/subject matter expert to PM&R staff, VANTHCS providers, VISN representatives, other VA and Non-VA Health Care Institutions, schools and others. Coordinates therapy services and ensure operational oversight and management of the following: CIIRP follow up clinic, HBPC and Non-HBPC Home Health Services, CIIRP, Hospice and ASP unit/programs. Provides cost-effective utilization of resources within the program, resulting in increased program effectiveness and avoidance of waste of valuable resources The Supervisor of Program II is responsible for program development and the supervision of therapists (PT/OT/KT) at PM&RS various locations within VANTHCS. He/she ensures organizational adherence to the policies on ethical conduct and oversees compliance with TJC, CARF, OSHA, OIG, MOS, FSOD and other (internal and external) regulatory standards and accrediting bodies. Develops, manages, and implements policies and procedures to assure compliance of CIIRP program with CARF accreditation requirements. He/she ensures organizational adherence to the policies on ethical conduct and oversees compliance with TJC, CARF, OSHA, OIG, MOS, FSOD and other (internal and external) regulatory standards and accrediting bodies. Develops, manages, and implements policies and procedures to assure compliance of CIIRP program with CARF accreditation requirements. He/she is responsible for determining resource needs, allocating resources, ensuring proper utilization in productivity, efficiency, and cost effectiveness of the service operation. Manages assigned personnel ceiling, distributes personnel resources to achieve efficient and effective therapy services. Initiates and monitors corrective action plans when efficiency and effective delivery of care is reduced or when access is beyond policy or performance measure. Collaborates with PT/OT/KT Clinical Education Coordinators and the VANTHCS ACOS for Education in the implementation of educational training programs, reviewing affiliation agreements, setting up clinical education assignments to the program, participating on onboarding process and timekeeping, developing clinical instructors' education competencies, reviewing annual local and National reports. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm, Occasional weekends and Holidays Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized