Physical Therapist (Program Coordinator)
The Physical Therapist at this level is a direct access independent practice professional who is responsible for evaluating patients and establishing and executing interventional treatment plans that include a full range of treatment procedures and modalities. These treatment plans are designed to restore patients to the highest possible functional level. In declining/ end of life diseases they provide professional evaluation and interventional treatment services to restore to the highest possible function and/or prevent, reduce pain and assist with caregiver support. Duties include but not limited to:
Coordinating clinic activities across multiple disciplines including physician, APN, Chiropractor, RN, physical therapy and occupational therapy including assignment of work for evaluation and treatment of patients referred to PMRS Little Rock Division. Clinics include a variety of specialty areas including Physician Pain procedures, CIH, Geriatric Specialty, Hand Specialty, Telehealth, Cardiac Home-Based Care, Inpatient, Musculoskeletal, Outpatient, Orthopedic Hand, Wheelchair, ALS and PAVE clinics. Reviews all PM&RS Little Rock Division Inpatient and Outpatient consults to determine appropriateness of physical and occupational therapy orders. Contacts referring providers for further clarification of orders as necessary and educates referring providers on services provided by PMRS. Follows all applicable scheduling directives for receiving consults Reviews all PM&RS Little Rock Division Inpatient and Outpatient consults to correctly triage patients for timely physician, physical therapy and/or occupational therapy intervention to ensure maximal functional outcomes. Determines department priorities in conjunction with the Program Director, assigns work, and ensures that established productivity is maintained across multiple disciplines including physical therapy, chiropractic, nursing, occupational therapy, rehabilitation therapy assistants, and medical support assistants. Under the direction of the Program Director, monitors scheduling practices for physician, APN, chiropractor, RN, physical therapy, and occupational therapy clinics to ensure that patients are scheduled in a timely manner based on acuity to promote the highest possible functional outcome. Maintains scheduling access by completing all required classes and is knowledgeable of all scheduling directives and mandates to ensure compliance in scheduling procedures. Independently solves complex treatment problems related to physical therapy, using advanced knowledge to adapt and modify treatment plans, activities, and procedures to meet the needs of the patients across multiple areas of practice. Evaluates patients with simple and complex diagnoses to identify specific physical therapy treatment problems. Using a wide range of knowledge across multiple areas of physical therapy, the incumbent develops a specific physical therapy treatment plan for each patient utilizing evidenced based practice. Performs and interprets results of tests and measurements of the patient's condition for use in preparing the treatment plan, modifying treatment, and evaluating results of treatment. Tests are frequently unusual or complex and must be adapted because of the patient's multiple physical disabilities, psychiatric disabilities or present medical condition Establishes short-term and long-term physical therapy patient treatment goals that are objective, measurable, functional, and time limited in collaboration with the patient and significant other/caregivers. Implements treatment programs with great autonomy to meet the physical therapy treatment goals. Demonstrates the ability to implement, revise and/or update evidence based physical therapy services across many areas of physical therapy. Maintains effective communication with patients, families and other health care professionals to enhance patient care. Participates in department meetings on the Annual Business Plan and makes recommendations for additions of equipment and physical and occupational therapy treatment programs. Supervises and guides non-professional assistants/aides involved in physical therapy treatment to maintain overall responsibility of treatment. Maintains personal productivity and manages effective use of time/schedules for physical therapy. Demonstrates cost containment and efficiency in all aspects of the position. Develops and initiates cost containment strategies as requested. Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule:
Monday- Friday, 8:
00 am - 4:
30 pm. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required 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. 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. 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. May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria). Preferred
Experience:
Is currently an PT with sustained exemplary performance, conduct, attendance and productivity and 5 years experienced preferred Understands the unique elements of the ARU practice, including the levels of care delivery in the ICUs, step down and inpatient units, as well as the specialty care of Hand Rehab, PAVE, Geriatric acute care, IPC and Chiro collaboration, and urgent post op care of all surgical specialties Recognizes the 365-day weekend and holiday care delivery needs unique to the program, including the planning of weekend patient care safe handoff, and the decision making for weekend and holiday prioritization and emergent coverage needs. Demonstrated high levels of and the ability to communicate ideas and new processes to peers and co-workers Understands and describes current processes and advanced skills and knowledge they utilized that will be needed coordinate clinic activities, plan, administrate, supervise, develop policy and procedure and monitor clinic activities to ensure compliance with required standards. These include standards from The Joint Commission, CARF, and other acute facility regulatory agencies such as IG, National, and VISN oversight agencies. Understands and is successful at own productivity and can describe processes to-determine department priorities in conjunction with the Program Director, assign work, and ensure that established productivity is maintained across multiple disciplines including physical therapy, and occupational therapy. Grade Determinations:
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. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to apply advanced knowledge of contemporary physical therapy within specialty area to provide clinical guidance, training or education for internal and external stakeholders. 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. 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. 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. Ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships within department and with other departments or affiliated programs. Ability to guide the work of a multi-disciplinary team. References:
VA HANDBOOK 5005/99 FEBRUARY 7, 2018 PART II APPENDIX G12 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13. Physical Requirements:
This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking, standing, and sitting. The incumbent must be a mature, flexible, sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations, able to shift priorities based on patient needs
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Coordinating clinic activities across multiple disciplines including physician, APN, Chiropractor, RN, physical therapy and occupational therapy including assignment of work for evaluation and treatment of patients referred to PMRS Little Rock Division. Clinics include a variety of specialty areas including Physician Pain procedures, CIH, Geriatric Specialty, Hand Specialty, Telehealth, Cardiac Home-Based Care, Inpatient, Musculoskeletal, Outpatient, Orthopedic Hand, Wheelchair, ALS and PAVE clinics. Reviews all PM&RS Little Rock Division Inpatient and Outpatient consults to determine appropriateness of physical and occupational therapy orders. Contacts referring providers for further clarification of orders as necessary and educates referring providers on services provided by PMRS. Follows all applicable scheduling directives for receiving consults Reviews all PM&RS Little Rock Division Inpatient and Outpatient consults to correctly triage patients for timely physician, physical therapy and/or occupational therapy intervention to ensure maximal functional outcomes. Determines department priorities in conjunction with the Program Director, assigns work, and ensures that established productivity is maintained across multiple disciplines including physical therapy, chiropractic, nursing, occupational therapy, rehabilitation therapy assistants, and medical support assistants. Under the direction of the Program Director, monitors scheduling practices for physician, APN, chiropractor, RN, physical therapy, and occupational therapy clinics to ensure that patients are scheduled in a timely manner based on acuity to promote the highest possible functional outcome. Maintains scheduling access by completing all required classes and is knowledgeable of all scheduling directives and mandates to ensure compliance in scheduling procedures. Independently solves complex treatment problems related to physical therapy, using advanced knowledge to adapt and modify treatment plans, activities, and procedures to meet the needs of the patients across multiple areas of practice. Evaluates patients with simple and complex diagnoses to identify specific physical therapy treatment problems. Using a wide range of knowledge across multiple areas of physical therapy, the incumbent develops a specific physical therapy treatment plan for each patient utilizing evidenced based practice. Performs and interprets results of tests and measurements of the patient's condition for use in preparing the treatment plan, modifying treatment, and evaluating results of treatment. Tests are frequently unusual or complex and must be adapted because of the patient's multiple physical disabilities, psychiatric disabilities or present medical condition Establishes short-term and long-term physical therapy patient treatment goals that are objective, measurable, functional, and time limited in collaboration with the patient and significant other/caregivers. Implements treatment programs with great autonomy to meet the physical therapy treatment goals. Demonstrates the ability to implement, revise and/or update evidence based physical therapy services across many areas of physical therapy. Maintains effective communication with patients, families and other health care professionals to enhance patient care. Participates in department meetings on the Annual Business Plan and makes recommendations for additions of equipment and physical and occupational therapy treatment programs. Supervises and guides non-professional assistants/aides involved in physical therapy treatment to maintain overall responsibility of treatment. Maintains personal productivity and manages effective use of time/schedules for physical therapy. Demonstrates cost containment and efficiency in all aspects of the position. Develops and initiates cost containment strategies as requested. Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule:
Monday- Friday, 8:
00 am - 4:
30 pm. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required 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. 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. 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. May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria). Preferred
Experience:
Is currently an PT with sustained exemplary performance, conduct, attendance and productivity and 5 years experienced preferred Understands the unique elements of the ARU practice, including the levels of care delivery in the ICUs, step down and inpatient units, as well as the specialty care of Hand Rehab, PAVE, Geriatric acute care, IPC and Chiro collaboration, and urgent post op care of all surgical specialties Recognizes the 365-day weekend and holiday care delivery needs unique to the program, including the planning of weekend patient care safe handoff, and the decision making for weekend and holiday prioritization and emergent coverage needs. Demonstrated high levels of and the ability to communicate ideas and new processes to peers and co-workers Understands and describes current processes and advanced skills and knowledge they utilized that will be needed coordinate clinic activities, plan, administrate, supervise, develop policy and procedure and monitor clinic activities to ensure compliance with required standards. These include standards from The Joint Commission, CARF, and other acute facility regulatory agencies such as IG, National, and VISN oversight agencies. Understands and is successful at own productivity and can describe processes to-determine department priorities in conjunction with the Program Director, assign work, and ensure that established productivity is maintained across multiple disciplines including physical therapy, and occupational therapy. Grade Determinations:
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. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to apply advanced knowledge of contemporary physical therapy within specialty area to provide clinical guidance, training or education for internal and external stakeholders. 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. 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. 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. Ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships within department and with other departments or affiliated programs. Ability to guide the work of a multi-disciplinary team. References:
VA HANDBOOK 5005/99 FEBRUARY 7, 2018 PART II APPENDIX G12 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13. Physical Requirements:
This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking, standing, and sitting. The incumbent must be a mature, flexible, sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations, able to shift priorities based on patient needs
- 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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