Supervisory Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist

Duties include:

• Performs physical therapy evaluation and treatment for outpatients and employees, having a variety of disabilities. These cases may be complex in nature with chronic and acute disease entities including but not limited to pain, orthopedic problems, joint replacement, central nervous system disorders, joint diseases, circulatory and pulmonary diseases, diabetes mellitus, altered thought processes and multi-system disease combinations. Determines the most appropriate plan of care relative to the patient's diagnosis and age. Skills were obtained through formal education and are maintained by continuing education.
• Employs motivational techniques to enlist patient participation and adapts equipment and procedures to carry out a full range of complex treatment activities.
• Evaluates patient's condition upon appropriate referral to physical therapy to determine treatment plan. Refers the patients to the appropriate care provider within the local VA system when determined to be necessary. Communicates effectively verbally and in writing when such referrals are indicated.
• Performs and interprets results of tests and measurements for use in preparing for modification and/or evaluation of patient treatment, and adjusts the treatment based on changes in patient's condition.
• Evaluates patient's needs with respect to prescribed braces, orthotics, and other appliances, and determines which suits the patient best, and recommends necessary modifications to provide for proper fit.
• Sets priorities, delegate tasks, and solve problems to meet multiple deadlines and identify/address organizational problems.
• Contributes to the development of and completes performance evaluations for assigned PT staff. Provides information to CBOC Medical Director regarding promotions, reassignment, and recognition of outstanding performance and personnel needs. Skill in forging positive interpersonal relationships and conflict resolution.
• Assigns and monitors work of PT staff, based on the amount of work required and the employee's training and capabilities. Assures that ongoing treatment is provided in all clinical areas, which sometimes may necessitate performing duties of subordinates, within the scope of his/her physical therapy licensure.
• Provides orientation and training of new staff members in the service.
• Through coordinated work with the service administrative officer, (AO), informs medical director of equipment and supply needs that require the attention of the supervisor. Monitors equipment performance for safety and repair needs.
• Contributes to the development and monitoring of the PMR quality assurance program to monitor quality of care and/or effectiveness of treatment. This may be accomplished via chart reviews for documentation content and quality as well as other methods deemed appropriate by facility administration.
• Through collaboration with service AO, collects, and compiles appropriate data for statistical and narrative reports. Submitting such reports in a timely fashion.
• Assures that employee leave is being adequately managed and correctly used. Depending on service needs, may act as primary or back-up approving official for timecard approval.
• Human resources administration, including the ability to interview and select qualified applicants, monitor and evaluate performance, and maintain effective labor management relations within scope of responsibility.
• Manages advocacy roles and planning activities within the VA and the greater rehabilitation community.
• Schedules patients for treatment, considering priority and frequency of care and coordinating schedules with other members of the treatment team. Flexibility of schedule must be maintained to allow for unscheduled patients.
• Documents performance and timely treatment and achievement of treatment goals, assuring a high level of productivity and cost-effective treatments are provided.
• Assures all documentation is completed in a timely manner on all patient visits.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 08:00am - 04:30pm

Telework: Not Available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 54456F

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized