SUPERVISORY PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Physical Therapy SupervisorThe Section Physical Therapy Supervisor is responsible for completing complex evaluations and treatments. Required to apply advanced evaluation methodologies and treatment theories in the provision of care to a vast array of functional impairments and patients, as well as provide clinical practice guidance for other staff therapists. Primary duties include, but are not limited to the following:Provide LeadershipServe as a mentor to staff PT's and service as a liaison between staff and supervisors.Participate in interviewing and selecting candidates for Physical Therapy positions.Assist with orientation of new Physical Therapy staff.Assist Physical Therapy Supervisor in planning and developing various treatment programs to meet patient needs, as requested by Chief of Rehabilitation.Assist the Physical Therapy Supervisor in planning and utilizing staff, equipment, and space in Physical Therapy to support the Rehabilitation Service's objectives.Operational ManagementResponsible for the triaging of Inpatient Physical Therapy consults to ensure consults are handled in the most expeditious manner based upon acuity of need.Assign consults as appropriate.Establishes and maintains contact with other health care providers involved in patient care via written, telephone, and personal communication on a regular basis at the Dayton VA Medical Center.Resolves problems that interfere with delivery of Physical Therapy service.Provides input on leave and schedules based on patient care needs.Quality Assurance (QA) / Quality Improvement (QI):Assists in the development, planning and implementation of monitors of quality of care (ie. Functional outcomes) with respect to Rehabilitation as part of the comprehensive health care services delivered to the patients within the Dayton VA Medical Center.Conducts record keeping related to patient care documentation and quality improvement (QI) data collection as specified by the Rehabilitation Supervisor.Helps ensure Physical therapists maintain competencies.Reviews and make recommendations on supply and equipment acquisition.Treatment:Responsible for the examination and treatment of patients referred for Physical Therapy.Establishes and maintains contact with other health care providers involved in patient care via written, telephone, and personal communication on a regular basis at the Dayton VA Medical Center.Resolves problems that interfere with delivery of physical therapy care.Demonstrates the teaching skills required to provide education to patients, family members, caregivers, employees, students, and coworkers.Communicates effectively with other internal and external health care providers.Modifying the treatment plan, therapeutic activities and interventions based on the changing needs, goals and performance of the patient.Documentation:Performs competent written documentation of initial examinations, progress notes, and discharge summaries.Demonstrates advanced competency in knowledge of electronic documentation and computer skills.Entering consults within the Rehabilitation Service (i.e., to Occupational Therapy) or to the Prosthetics service for rehabilitation equipment in accordance with Rehabilitation and medical center policies.Reviews and co-signs notes written by PTA to whom the PT has delegated patient care or for patients.Education:Identifies continuing education needs based on performance of the Inpatient Physical Therapy staff.Educates other facility personnel in the scope of Rehabilitation services and programs involving a variety of health care specialties.The Inpatient PT Supervisor continually seeks to improve knowledge and skill by reviewing current literature, participation in, in-service training, and attendance at continuing education programs especially in their area of expertise.Continuing education and training will be focused on maintaining and improving coursework directed toward the development and improvement of clinical instruction, data collections and reporting techniques, and utilization and reporting of outcome measures.Administrative Responsibilities:Maintaining state licensure.Completing all VAMC mandatory training in a timely manner.Completing Event Capture and Encounter information in accordance with Dayton VA guidelines.Using the computer system for storing and retrieving electronic documents and files, transmitting and receiving e-mail, activating printers, requesting leave, and accessing the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS).Covering administrative position/responsibilities within the service when assigned.Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pmTelework: Not AvailableVirtual: This is not a virtual position.Functional Statement #: 94087-0Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not AuthorizedPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized