Physical Therapist - Whole Health Director
Duties and responsibilities included, but are not limited to, the following:
Coordinate development and implementation of the patient-centered care concept throughout the organization. Guide staff in the application of patient-centered care concepts. Chairperson for the Whole Health and Wellness H&PCC committee. Develop clinics and systems (including documentation templates) required for the delivery of Whole Health Veteran services to include, but not limited to), coaching and veteran education courses. Lead, facilitate, and evaluate system changes that support meeting performance measure goals and effective patient outcomes. Facilitate process improvement in programs/systems that enhance healthcare delivery; analyzes program/system outcomes and plans strategies to initiate needed change. Act as a consultant in patient-centered care principles and performance measures. Effectively use group process, interpersonal, and communication skills to facilitate win-win outcomes in a positive and productive working environment. Use knowledge, expertise, principles or models, and current research to plan, implement, and evaluate organizational progress towards accomplishing patient-centered care initiatives. Use data trends and patterns which indicate need for change. Serve as the liaison between the medical center, patients and staff, and the community regarding the patient experience, patient rights and advocacy. Lead the Whole Health Information Center supporting the center to provide robust Whole Health Veteran Education and Coaching services. Provide annual whole health business plan and program reports. Develop budget requests and manage Whole Health resources. Ensure inventory procedures and logistical procedures for all Whole Health supplies. Utilize political savvy communication and build relationships with members of the Whole Health team including VA Central Office and VISN 19 Whole Health Leadership. Maintains an active membership of VISN 19's Whole Health Committee. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:
00 am - 4:
30 pm Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required NOTE:
This position is being advertised under several different disciplines, and the area of consideration is for internal and external candidates. Listed below are the announcement number, disciplines and area of considerations. Please make sure you apply to the correct announcement. Registered Nurse:
CBSU-10949803-21-KMS, US Citizens Nurse Practitioner:
CBSU-10949804-21-KMS, US Citizens Psychologist:
INTERNAL to facility, VA Nationwide, other Federal Agency employees apply to CBSU-10949842-21-JS, US Citizens apply to CBSU-10949850-21-JS Social Worker:
INTERNAL to facility, VA Nationwide, other Federal Agency employees apply to CBSU-10949851-21-JS, US Citizens apply to CBSU-10949852-21-JS Dietician:
INTERNAL to facility, VA Nationwide, other Federal Agency employees apply to CBSU-10949853-21-JS, All others apply to CBSU-10949854-21-JS Physical Therapist:
INTERNAL to facility, VA Nationwide, other Federal Agency employees apply to CBSU-10949855-21-JS, All others apply to CBSU-10949856-21-JS Recreation Therapist:
INTERNAL to facility, VA Nationwide, other Federal Agency employees apply to CBSU-10949857-21-JS, All others apply to CBSU-10949858-21-JS Audiologist:
INTERNAL to facility, VA Nationwide, other Federal Agency employees apply to CBSU-10949868-21-JS, All others apply to CBSU-10949870-21-JS 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. Basic Requirements:
Citizenship. Candidates must be a citizen of the United States. After a determination is made that it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens, necessary personnel may be appointed on a temporary basis under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 without regard to the citizenship requirements of 38 U.S.C. 7402 or any other law prohibiting the employment of or payment of compensation to a person who is not a citizen of the United States. Candidates must meet all other requirements for the grade and position concerned. 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. See Chapter 2, section D, paragraph 5a, this part. Education and experience. 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. OR Master's degree in Physical Therapy AND two (2) years of progressively independent experience as a physical therapist. OR Doctorate degree in physical therapy. NOTE:
Prior to 1995 the terminal degree for PT's was either a bachelors or master's degree. In 1995 CAPTE accredited all baccalaureate, master's, and Doctor of Physical Therapy terminal degree programs. Effective 2002, CAPTE changed its scope of accrediting activities of PT education programs to include only those programs that culminate in post-baccalaureate degrees (eliminating the baccalaureate degree). Effective 2015, professional physical therapy education programs have only offered the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree to all new students. NOTE:
Individuals must be a graduate of a Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) accredited college or university. The CAPTE is the only accreditation agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) to accredit entry-level physical therapy programs. Verification of accredited programs may be obtained from the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) at www.apta.org. 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. Licensure. 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. Grade Determination:
GS-13 Physical Therapist (Program Coordinator) Experience. In addition to meeting the basic requirements, one year of progressively complex experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate all the following KSAs. 1. Ability to apply advanced knowledge of contemporary physical therapy within specialty area to provide clinical guidance, training or education for internal and external stakeholders. 2. Ability to serve as a consultant within the assigned program area for intra-agency and interagency planning and to provide service coordination to optimize program continuity, efficiency and effectiveness. 3. Knowledge of and skill in management, administration and/or education methodologies. This includes the ability to monitor and track data, utilize available resources effectively, evaluate program quality, and generate reports for local, and/or VISN and/or VACO leadership. 4. Ability to develop and coordinate treatment and/or educational programs within a concentrated field or specialty area, such as, but not limited to, amputee, spinal cord injury, chronic pain, student clinical education/residency programming, polytrauma/traumatic brain injury. 5. Ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships within department and with other departments or affiliated programs. 6. Ability to guide the work of a multi-disciplinary team. References:
VA Handbook 5005/99 Part II Appendix G12, dated February 7, 2018 Physical Requirements:
This position requires frequent bending and lifting, and the ability to assist patients with a variety of therapeutic activities. Incumbent must be able to lift 50 pounds to chest height and maintain good body mechanics. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Coordinate development and implementation of the patient-centered care concept throughout the organization. Guide staff in the application of patient-centered care concepts. Chairperson for the Whole Health and Wellness H&PCC committee. Develop clinics and systems (including documentation templates) required for the delivery of Whole Health Veteran services to include, but not limited to), coaching and veteran education courses. Lead, facilitate, and evaluate system changes that support meeting performance measure goals and effective patient outcomes. Facilitate process improvement in programs/systems that enhance healthcare delivery; analyzes program/system outcomes and plans strategies to initiate needed change. Act as a consultant in patient-centered care principles and performance measures. Effectively use group process, interpersonal, and communication skills to facilitate win-win outcomes in a positive and productive working environment. Use knowledge, expertise, principles or models, and current research to plan, implement, and evaluate organizational progress towards accomplishing patient-centered care initiatives. Use data trends and patterns which indicate need for change. Serve as the liaison between the medical center, patients and staff, and the community regarding the patient experience, patient rights and advocacy. Lead the Whole Health Information Center supporting the center to provide robust Whole Health Veteran Education and Coaching services. Provide annual whole health business plan and program reports. Develop budget requests and manage Whole Health resources. Ensure inventory procedures and logistical procedures for all Whole Health supplies. Utilize political savvy communication and build relationships with members of the Whole Health team including VA Central Office and VISN 19 Whole Health Leadership. Maintains an active membership of VISN 19's Whole Health Committee. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:
00 am - 4:
30 pm Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required NOTE:
This position is being advertised under several different disciplines, and the area of consideration is for internal and external candidates. Listed below are the announcement number, disciplines and area of considerations. Please make sure you apply to the correct announcement. Registered Nurse:
CBSU-10949803-21-KMS, US Citizens Nurse Practitioner:
CBSU-10949804-21-KMS, US Citizens Psychologist:
INTERNAL to facility, VA Nationwide, other Federal Agency employees apply to CBSU-10949842-21-JS, US Citizens apply to CBSU-10949850-21-JS Social Worker:
INTERNAL to facility, VA Nationwide, other Federal Agency employees apply to CBSU-10949851-21-JS, US Citizens apply to CBSU-10949852-21-JS Dietician:
INTERNAL to facility, VA Nationwide, other Federal Agency employees apply to CBSU-10949853-21-JS, All others apply to CBSU-10949854-21-JS Physical Therapist:
INTERNAL to facility, VA Nationwide, other Federal Agency employees apply to CBSU-10949855-21-JS, All others apply to CBSU-10949856-21-JS Recreation Therapist:
INTERNAL to facility, VA Nationwide, other Federal Agency employees apply to CBSU-10949857-21-JS, All others apply to CBSU-10949858-21-JS Audiologist:
INTERNAL to facility, VA Nationwide, other Federal Agency employees apply to CBSU-10949868-21-JS, All others apply to CBSU-10949870-21-JS 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. Basic Requirements:
Citizenship. Candidates must be a citizen of the United States. After a determination is made that it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens, necessary personnel may be appointed on a temporary basis under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 without regard to the citizenship requirements of 38 U.S.C. 7402 or any other law prohibiting the employment of or payment of compensation to a person who is not a citizen of the United States. Candidates must meet all other requirements for the grade and position concerned. 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. See Chapter 2, section D, paragraph 5a, this part. Education and experience. 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. OR Master's degree in Physical Therapy AND two (2) years of progressively independent experience as a physical therapist. OR Doctorate degree in physical therapy. NOTE:
Prior to 1995 the terminal degree for PT's was either a bachelors or master's degree. In 1995 CAPTE accredited all baccalaureate, master's, and Doctor of Physical Therapy terminal degree programs. Effective 2002, CAPTE changed its scope of accrediting activities of PT education programs to include only those programs that culminate in post-baccalaureate degrees (eliminating the baccalaureate degree). Effective 2015, professional physical therapy education programs have only offered the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree to all new students. NOTE:
Individuals must be a graduate of a Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) accredited college or university. The CAPTE is the only accreditation agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) to accredit entry-level physical therapy programs. Verification of accredited programs may be obtained from the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) at www.apta.org. 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. Licensure. 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. Grade Determination:
GS-13 Physical Therapist (Program Coordinator) Experience. In addition to meeting the basic requirements, one year of progressively complex experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate all the following KSAs. 1. Ability to apply advanced knowledge of contemporary physical therapy within specialty area to provide clinical guidance, training or education for internal and external stakeholders. 2. Ability to serve as a consultant within the assigned program area for intra-agency and interagency planning and to provide service coordination to optimize program continuity, efficiency and effectiveness. 3. Knowledge of and skill in management, administration and/or education methodologies. This includes the ability to monitor and track data, utilize available resources effectively, evaluate program quality, and generate reports for local, and/or VISN and/or VACO leadership. 4. Ability to develop and coordinate treatment and/or educational programs within a concentrated field or specialty area, such as, but not limited to, amputee, spinal cord injury, chronic pain, student clinical education/residency programming, polytrauma/traumatic brain injury. 5. Ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships within department and with other departments or affiliated programs. 6. Ability to guide the work of a multi-disciplinary team. References:
VA Handbook 5005/99 Part II Appendix G12, dated February 7, 2018 Physical Requirements:
This position requires frequent bending and lifting, and the ability to assist patients with a variety of therapeutic activities. Incumbent must be able to lift 50 pounds to chest height and maintain good body mechanics. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.
- Department:
0633 Physical Therapist - Salary Range:
$91,231 to $118,603 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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