Supervisor, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Services
Principle duties may include but are not limited to:
Develop and manage the multiple clinical programs of service to meet current and anticipated patient care requirements of the rehabilitation center patient population within allocated resources. Develop and manage departmental budget with assistance from Fiscal and the approval of the Clinical Services Chief. Manage service patient care activities for all programs under PM&RS. Analyze clinically appropriate data effectively to optimize quality, performance, and productivity within the PM&RS department. Set priorities, delegate tasks, and solve problems in order to meet multiple deadlines and identify/address organizational problems/needs. Develop/implement all PM&RS policies and procedures - addressing focused clinical needs and the overall services delivered and provided by PM&RS ensuring all PM&RS policies/procedures are compatible with the Erie VAMC and VHA policies and regulations. Review and update scopes of practice, functional statements, competencies, and clinical privileges for all technical and clinical service staff, assuring that staff meet appropriate accreditation, and professional licensing/standards for patient care especially as related to high risk procedures and duties. Direct the hiring, performance evaluation, personnel management, disciplinary actions, approval of leave, preparation of performance standards, position descriptions and competency folders, resolution of complaints and grievances, staff development for all PM&RS (except physicians, unless otherwise designated), and promotion and marketing of PM&RS. Manage fiscal control points/budgets for all of PM&RS. Provide clinical advice on advanced/complex cases. Serve as a subject matter expert in home based primary care, orthopedics, and outpatient clinic environment which includes non-technical maintenance of equipment, safety checks, cleaning, stocking, etc. Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday Shift/Tour:
7:
30AM-4:
00PM or 8:
00AM-4:
30PM Basic Requirements for Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathologist:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency:
You must be proficient in the English Language. Licensure:
You must hold a full, current, and unrestricted license in a State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia. Education for Audiologist:
You must have a Master's degree or its equivalent in audiology or hearing science from an accredited college or university. NOTE:
Effective January 1, 2007, the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of ASHA accredits only doctoral degree programs in audiology or hearing science. Education for Speech-Language Pathologist:
You must have a Master's degree or its equivalent in speech-language pathology, communication disorders, or a directly related field from an accredited college or university. Accredited means a college or university recognized by a regional accreditation organization and a speech-language pathology academic program recognized by the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Specialized Experience for Audiologist or Speech-Language Pathologist:
You must have completion of 1 year of professional experience equivalent to the next lower grade level directly related to the position being filled. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSA's:
Ability to balance responsibilities and to work with great autonomy; Ability to set priorities and delegate tasks, meet multiple deadlines, analyze organizational problems and develop and implement effective solutions; Ability to analyze and use data effectively to manage workload, quality, performance, and productivity within the section; Skill in interpersonal relationships in dealing with employees, team leaders, and managers; Knowledge of, and ability to utilize, evidence-based practices and clinical practice guidelines in a professional area, and to guide the section staff in applying these tools; Ability to analyze organizational and operational problems and to develop and implement solutions that result in efficient section operation; Skill in problem solving and conflict resolution; and Skill in the application and analysis of scientific and clinical literature in a professional area. Basic Requirements for Physical Therapist:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency:
You must be proficient in the English Language. Licensure:
You must hold a full, current, and unrestricted license in a State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia. Education:
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. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED & MUST STATE DEGREE CONFERRED) Note:
Graduate from a degree program in physical therapy from an approved college or university approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). 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. NOTE:
Effective, January 1, 2002, CAPTE changed its scope of accrediting activities of PT education programs to include only those programs that culminate in post-baccalaureate degrees. Specialized Experience for Physical Therapist:
You must have completion of 1 year of professional experience equivalent to the next lower grade level directly related to the position being filled. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSA's:
Knowledge of contemporary physical therapy across multiple areas of practice, and the demonstrated ability to apply this knowledge to provide clinical guidance to Staff PTs within the department; Knowledge of human resources administration, including such functions as the ability to interview and select qualified applicants, monitor and evaluate performance, and maintain effective labor management relations within scope of responsibility; Ability to effectively supervise, direct, and manage a diverse physical therapy staff; Skill in forging positive interpersonal relationships and conflict resolution; Ability to analyze clinically appropriate data effectively to optimize quality, performance, and productivity within the section; Ability to set priorities, delegate tasks, and solve problems in order to meet multiple deadlines and identify/address organizational problems; and Ability to manage advocacy roles and planning activities within the VA and the greater rehabilitation community. Basic Requirements for Occupational Therapist:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency:
You must be proficient in the English Language. Licensure:
You must hold a full, current, and unrestricted license in a State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia Education:
Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy and two (2) years of experience as an occupational therapist, NOTE:
The baccalaureate degree must be from an approved program prior to the AOTA January 1, 2005 decision that the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) would only accredit master or doctoral degree programs in occupational therapy; OR bachelor's degree in occupational therapy and two (2) full years of graduate education in a related field; OR Master's degree or higher in occupational therapy. Graduation from a degree program in occupational therapy approved by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) or predecessor organizations to include an internship (supervised fieldwork experience required by the educational institution) and complete the clinical requirements prescribed by the school. NOTE:
Effective January 1, 2005, ACOTE accredits only master or doctoral degree programs in occupational therapy. Certification/Examination:
Possession of written documentation that the individual has passed the entry-level certification examination for OTs which is administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). Specialized Experience for Occupational Therapist:
You must have completion of 1 year of professional experience equivalent to the next lower grade level directly related to the position being filled. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSA's:
ability to balance multiple responsibilities, set priorities, delegate tasks, meet multiple deadlines, analyze organizational problems, and develop and implement effective solutions; ability to analyze organizational and operational problems to develop and implement solutions that result in efficient operations and use data effectively to manage workload, quality performance, and productivity within the service; skill in dealing with employees, team leaders, and managers to include conflict resolution; ability to utilize evidence-based practices and clinical practice guidelines in a professional area and to guide the staff in applying these tools. Physical Requirements:
See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Develop and manage the multiple clinical programs of service to meet current and anticipated patient care requirements of the rehabilitation center patient population within allocated resources. Develop and manage departmental budget with assistance from Fiscal and the approval of the Clinical Services Chief. Manage service patient care activities for all programs under PM&RS. Analyze clinically appropriate data effectively to optimize quality, performance, and productivity within the PM&RS department. Set priorities, delegate tasks, and solve problems in order to meet multiple deadlines and identify/address organizational problems/needs. Develop/implement all PM&RS policies and procedures - addressing focused clinical needs and the overall services delivered and provided by PM&RS ensuring all PM&RS policies/procedures are compatible with the Erie VAMC and VHA policies and regulations. Review and update scopes of practice, functional statements, competencies, and clinical privileges for all technical and clinical service staff, assuring that staff meet appropriate accreditation, and professional licensing/standards for patient care especially as related to high risk procedures and duties. Direct the hiring, performance evaluation, personnel management, disciplinary actions, approval of leave, preparation of performance standards, position descriptions and competency folders, resolution of complaints and grievances, staff development for all PM&RS (except physicians, unless otherwise designated), and promotion and marketing of PM&RS. Manage fiscal control points/budgets for all of PM&RS. Provide clinical advice on advanced/complex cases. Serve as a subject matter expert in home based primary care, orthopedics, and outpatient clinic environment which includes non-technical maintenance of equipment, safety checks, cleaning, stocking, etc. Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday Shift/Tour:
7:
30AM-4:
00PM or 8:
00AM-4:
30PM Basic Requirements for Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathologist:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency:
You must be proficient in the English Language. Licensure:
You must hold a full, current, and unrestricted license in a State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia. Education for Audiologist:
You must have a Master's degree or its equivalent in audiology or hearing science from an accredited college or university. NOTE:
Effective January 1, 2007, the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of ASHA accredits only doctoral degree programs in audiology or hearing science. Education for Speech-Language Pathologist:
You must have a Master's degree or its equivalent in speech-language pathology, communication disorders, or a directly related field from an accredited college or university. Accredited means a college or university recognized by a regional accreditation organization and a speech-language pathology academic program recognized by the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Specialized Experience for Audiologist or Speech-Language Pathologist:
You must have completion of 1 year of professional experience equivalent to the next lower grade level directly related to the position being filled. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSA's:
Ability to balance responsibilities and to work with great autonomy; Ability to set priorities and delegate tasks, meet multiple deadlines, analyze organizational problems and develop and implement effective solutions; Ability to analyze and use data effectively to manage workload, quality, performance, and productivity within the section; Skill in interpersonal relationships in dealing with employees, team leaders, and managers; Knowledge of, and ability to utilize, evidence-based practices and clinical practice guidelines in a professional area, and to guide the section staff in applying these tools; Ability to analyze organizational and operational problems and to develop and implement solutions that result in efficient section operation; Skill in problem solving and conflict resolution; and Skill in the application and analysis of scientific and clinical literature in a professional area. Basic Requirements for Physical Therapist:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency:
You must be proficient in the English Language. Licensure:
You must hold a full, current, and unrestricted license in a State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia. Education:
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. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED & MUST STATE DEGREE CONFERRED) Note:
Graduate from a degree program in physical therapy from an approved college or university approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). 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. NOTE:
Effective, January 1, 2002, CAPTE changed its scope of accrediting activities of PT education programs to include only those programs that culminate in post-baccalaureate degrees. Specialized Experience for Physical Therapist:
You must have completion of 1 year of professional experience equivalent to the next lower grade level directly related to the position being filled. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSA's:
Knowledge of contemporary physical therapy across multiple areas of practice, and the demonstrated ability to apply this knowledge to provide clinical guidance to Staff PTs within the department; Knowledge of human resources administration, including such functions as the ability to interview and select qualified applicants, monitor and evaluate performance, and maintain effective labor management relations within scope of responsibility; Ability to effectively supervise, direct, and manage a diverse physical therapy staff; Skill in forging positive interpersonal relationships and conflict resolution; Ability to analyze clinically appropriate data effectively to optimize quality, performance, and productivity within the section; Ability to set priorities, delegate tasks, and solve problems in order to meet multiple deadlines and identify/address organizational problems; and Ability to manage advocacy roles and planning activities within the VA and the greater rehabilitation community. Basic Requirements for Occupational Therapist:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency:
You must be proficient in the English Language. Licensure:
You must hold a full, current, and unrestricted license in a State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia Education:
Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy and two (2) years of experience as an occupational therapist, NOTE:
The baccalaureate degree must be from an approved program prior to the AOTA January 1, 2005 decision that the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) would only accredit master or doctoral degree programs in occupational therapy; OR bachelor's degree in occupational therapy and two (2) full years of graduate education in a related field; OR Master's degree or higher in occupational therapy. Graduation from a degree program in occupational therapy approved by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) or predecessor organizations to include an internship (supervised fieldwork experience required by the educational institution) and complete the clinical requirements prescribed by the school. NOTE:
Effective January 1, 2005, ACOTE accredits only master or doctoral degree programs in occupational therapy. Certification/Examination:
Possession of written documentation that the individual has passed the entry-level certification examination for OTs which is administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). Specialized Experience for Occupational Therapist:
You must have completion of 1 year of professional experience equivalent to the next lower grade level directly related to the position being filled. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSA's:
ability to balance multiple responsibilities, set priorities, delegate tasks, meet multiple deadlines, analyze organizational problems, and develop and implement effective solutions; ability to analyze organizational and operational problems to develop and implement solutions that result in efficient operations and use data effectively to manage workload, quality performance, and productivity within the service; skill in dealing with employees, team leaders, and managers to include conflict resolution; ability to utilize evidence-based practices and clinical practice guidelines in a professional area and to guide the staff in applying these tools. Physical Requirements:
See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.
- Department:
0631 Occupational Therapist - Salary Range:
$91,231 to $118,603 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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