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USAJOBS · 3 months ago

Supervisory Physical Therapist (Whole Health)

Johnson City, Tennessee, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$125K/yr - $162K/yr

5+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Supervisory Physical Therapist for the Veterans Health Administration at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center. The WHS position involves leadership in implementing the Whole Health System of Care, managing operations, and developing performance improvement plans.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provides day-to-day operations with guidance and direction to the Whole Health program. Performed more than 25% of the time

Develops and executes a Whole Health Business Plan for the JHQVAMC in collaboration with the ACOS, Mental Health. The plan should identify the JHQVAMC mission, goals, objectives and strategies or accomplishments together with related resource implications

Assumes an active role in the development and implementation of the Whole Health System's performance improvement plan

Works in the development, promotion, and monitoring of Whole Health System program performance measures. Assess clinical utilization, outcomes, and other measures as determined. Address performance priorities and standards at the program manager, team, and individual level. Applies data for performance improvement and decision making at the facility level

Coordinates the preparation of and is a chief contributor to Whole Health System reports and other presentations on program planning and evaluation

Is accountable for resources used, directly and indirectly

Occupies a management role within the Whole Health System; each member of the staff has a reporting relationship through their line supervisor

Develops and implements policies, procedures, and measures to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in the designated areas of responsibility

WHS is responsible for performing statistical reporting, evaluation and consultation

Under the direction of the ACOS, Mental Health, creates strategic partnerships with VHA facility program directors and service line chiefs and others in the Medical Center to promote and implement the Whole Health System of Care

Advocates for the Whole Health System with VHA leadership, the medical community and academic affiliates. Schedules and coordinates strategical partnerships with non-VA facilities as well as other VA health care professionals

WHS is responsible for developing, implementing, managing and expanding Integrative Services within JHQVAMC, including but not limited to mindful movement practices such as yoga and tai chi, biofeedback, mindfulness and meditation practices, acupuncture, massage, and health education groups

Provides strategic clinical input and ensures effective advice to JHQVAMC Executive Team, ACOS Mental Health, and service line chiefs

Ensures that Whole Health System of care strategic plans are aligned and integrated with Patient-Aligned Care Team (PACT) and facility strategic plans

Assists clinicians with educational and clinical experience for potential medical students, residents, and fellows assigned to the Whole Health Program

Is readily available to the team members for collaboration when medical or other problems arise

Keeps the Whole Health System team apprised of medical care advances and practice standards

Under the direction of ACOS, Mental Health, collaborates with other Whole Health System Directors, VISN 9 leadership, and VA Central Office (OPCC & CT) staff on program development issues ensuring management goals and objectives are translated into well-coordinated and controlled operations to meet Veteran needs

Supports clinical training and continuing professional development throughout the Whole Health Program team in line with personal/professional development plans and organizational/clinical need

Maintains inventory of CIH approaches offered at VHA facility, including gap analysis as it relates to CIH approaches that must be offered by VA/community per Directive 1137

Maintains integrative health resources including books, references, and associated equipment

Helps to ensure appropriate and well-designed space for the Whole Health System of Care

Ensures promotion and development of measures to monitor and address the Whole Health System staff's individual performance and to assess clinical outcomes

Provides direct patient care using skills as physical therapist with a whole health approach towards Veterans in facilitating and enhancing healthy living messages and helping Veterans achieve their healthier lifestyle goals. Partnering with the community, including academic affiliates, to provide more resources for Whole Health. Works in conjunction with Public Affairs to disseminate healthy living messages for staff and Veterans. Develops criteria and analyzes effects of Whole Health implementation in Veteran's health related long-term mortality and morbidity outcomes

Qualification

Physical Therapy LicenseWhole Health System KnowledgeLeadership SkillsEvidence-Based PracticesClinical OversightStrategic PlanningInterpersonal SkillsConflict ResolutionCollaboration SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

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

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

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

United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy

Education and experience. The individual must meet at least one of the requirements below: 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

Physical Requirements. Pre-placement and periodic physical examinations are 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

English Language Proficiency. Individuals appointed under authority of 38 U.S.C. chapters 73 or 74, to serve in a direct patient-care capacity in VHA must be proficient in written and spoken English

Graduates of foreign physical therapy programs meet the requirements in subparagraph 3b if they have a full unrestricted and current license to practice physical therapy in a State, Territory or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia

Individuals 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

Individuals who have or have had multiple licenses and had any such license revoked for professional misconduct, professional incompetency or substandard care, or who surrendered such license after receiving written notice of potential termination of such license by the state for professional misconduct, professional incompetence, or substandard care, are not eligible for appointment to the position unless such revoked or surrendered license is fully restored

A PT who fails to maintain the required license must be removed from the occupation, which may result in termination of employment

All licensed PTs employed in VHA on the effective date of this qualification standard are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the title, series and grade held, including positive education and licensure that are part of the basic requirements of the occupation

In addition to meeting the basic requirements, one year of progressively complex experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 1. Advanced knowledge of evidence-based practices and clinical practice guidelines in multiple professional areas. 2. Skill in managing interpersonal relationships and conflict resolution in dealing with a range of employees, discipline lead(s), and administrators. 3. Ability to translate extensive rehabilitation knowledge into local policy development. 4. Ability to effectively supervise staff by providing clinical and administrative oversight. This includes ability to manage resources, evaluate employees and assign work. 5. 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