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Summary The Physical Therapist, Whole Health Supervisor (WHS) position reports to the Associate Chief of Staff (ACOS), Mental health at James H. Quillen VA Medical Center (JHQVAMC). The WHS contributes and takes on leadership duties in the process of visioning, strategic planning, managing, and coordinating the implementation of the Whole Health System of Care. Responsibilities VA Careers - Physical Therapy: https://youtube.com/embed/Gi2hoFqIoqY This position serves as a Supervisory Physical Therapist: Provides day-to-day operations with guidance and direction to the Whole Health program. Performed more than 25% of the time. Develops and executes a Whole Health Business Plan for the JHQVAMC in collaboration with the ACOS, Mental Health. The plan should identify the JHQVAMC mission, goals, objectives and strategies or accomplishments together with related resource implications. Assumes an active role in the development and implementation of the Whole Health System's performance improvement plan. Works in the development, promotion, and monitoring of Whole Health System program performance measures. Assess clinical utilization, outcomes, and other measures as determined. Address performance priorities and standards at the program manager, team, and individual level. Applies data for performance improvement and decision making at the facility level. Coordinates the preparation of and is a chief contributor to Whole Health System reports and other presentations on program planning and evaluation. Is accountable for resources used, directly and indirectly. Occupies a management role within the Whole Health System; each member of the staff has a reporting relationship through their line supervisor. Develops and implements policies, procedures, and measures to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in the designated areas of responsibility. WHS is responsible for performing statistical reporting, evaluation and consultation. Under the direction of the ACOS, Mental Health, creates strategic partnerships with VHA facility program directors and service line chiefs and others in the Medical Center to promote and implement the Whole Health System of Care. Advocates for the Whole Health System with VHA leadership, the medical community and academic affiliates. Schedules and coordinates strategical partnerships with non-VA facilities as well as other VA health care professionals. WHS is responsible for developing, implementing, managing and expanding Integrative Services within JHQVAMC, including but not limited to mindful movement practices such as yoga and tai chi, biofeedback, mindfulness and meditation practices, acupuncture, massage, and health education groups. Provides strategic clinical input and ensures effective advice to JHQVAMC Executive Team, ACOS Mental Health, and service line chiefs. Ensures that Whole Health System of care strategic plans are aligned and integrated with Patient-Aligned Care Team (PACT) and facility strategic plans. Assists clinicians with educational and clinical experience for potential medical students, residents, and fellows assigned to the Whole Health Program. Is readily available to the team members for collaboration when medical or other problems arise. Keeps the Whole Health System team apprised of medical care advances and practice standards. Under the direction of ACOS, Mental Health, collaborates with other Whole Health System Directors, VISN 9 leadership, and VA Central Office (OPCC & CT) staff on program development issues ensuring management goals and objectives are translated into well-coordinated and controlled operations to meet Veteran needs. Supports clinical training and continuing professional development throughout the Whole Health Program team in line with personal/professional development plans and organizational/clinical need. Maintains inventory of CIH approaches offered at VHA facility, including gap analysis as it relates to CIH approaches that must be offered by VA/community per Directive 1137. Maintains integrative health resources including books, references, and associated equipment. Helps to ensure appropriate and well-designed space for the Whole Health System of Care Ensures promotion and development of measures to monitor and address the Whole Health System staff's individual performance and to assess clinical outcomes. Provides direct patient care using skills as physical therapist with a whole health approach towards Veterans in facilitating and enhancing healthy living messages and helping Veterans achieve their healthier lifestyle goals. Partnering with the community, including academic affiliates, to provide more resources for Whole Health. Works in conjunction with Public Affairs to disseminate healthy living messages for staff and Veterans. Develops criteria and analyzes effects of Whole Health implementation in Veteran's health related long-term mortality and morbidity outcomes. Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:45am-4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Telework: Ad-hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 61204-F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Qualifications 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: United States Citizenship: 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. Physical Requirements. Pre-placement and periodic physical examinations are required for hybrid occupations to ensure workers are placed in positions where they can perform the essential functions of their job considering their physical, mental and emotional capacities, without endangering their health or the health of their co-workers. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019. 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. 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). Foreign Graduates. 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. Non-licensed PTs, who otherwise meet the basic requirements in this standard, may be given a temporary appointment as a graduate PT at the GS-11 grade level under the authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 (a)(1)(D) for a period not-to-exceed two years from the date of employment on the condition that such PT provide care only under the supervision of a PT who is licensed. Failure to obtain licensure during that period is justification for termination of the temporary appointment. NOTE. Individuals who have or have had multiple licenses and had any such license revoked for professional misconduct, professional incompetency or substandard care, or who surrendered such license after receiving written notice of potential termination of such license by the state for professional misconduct, professional incompetence, or substandard care, are not eligible for appointment to the position unless such revoked or surrendered license is fully restored (38 U.S.C 7402(f)). Effective November 30, 1999, this is a requirement for employment. This requirement does not apply to licensed physical therapists on VA rolls as of November 30, 1999, provided the individual maintains a continuous appointment and is not disqualified for employment by any subsequent revocations or voluntary surrenders of State license, registration or certification. Loss of Credential. A PT who fails to maintain the required license must be removed from the occupation, which may result in termination of employment. At the discretion of the appointing official, an employee may be reassigned to another occupation, if qualified, and if a placement opportunity exists. Grandfathering Provision. All licensed PTs employed in VHA on the effective date of this qualification standard are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the title, series and grade held, including positive education and licensure that are part of the basic requirements of the occupation. For employees who do not meet all the basic requirements required in this standard, but who met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed to it, the following provisions apply: (1) Employees grandfathered into the GS-0633 occupational series as PTs may be reassigned, promoted up to and including the full performance (journey) level, or changed to lower grade within the occupation. (2) PTs who are appointed on a temporary basis prior to the effective date of this qualification standard may not have their temporary appointment extended or be reappointed on a temporary or permanent basis until they fully meet the basic requirements of this standard. (3) PTs initially grandfathered into this occupation, who subsequently obtain additional education and/or licensure/certification/registration, meet all the basic requirements of this qualification standard and must maintain the required credentials as a condition of employment in the occupation. (4) If PTs who are grandfathered under this provision leave the occupation, the employee loses protected status and must meet the full VA qualification standard requirements in effect at the time of reentry to the occupation. Grade Determinations: GS-14 Physical Therapist (Supervisor, Service Care Line Manager or Service Chief) (a) Experience. In addition to meeting the basic requirements, one year of progressively complex experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate all the following KSAs. (b) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 1. Advanced knowledge of evidence-based practices and clinical practice guidelines in multiple professional areas. 2. Skill in managing interpersonal relationships and conflict resolution in dealing with a range of employees, discipline lead(s), and administrators. 3. Ability to translate extensive rehabilitation knowledge into local policy development. 4. Ability to effectively supervise staff by providing clinical and administrative oversight. This includes ability to manage resources, evaluate employees and assign work. 5. Ability to collaborate with strategic planning committees at local, VISN or national levels for new ventures addressing patient care delivery systems, facilities management, system reorganizations, etc. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-14. Physical Requirements: Physical requirements include various positions of lifting, pushing, pulling, and positioning patients as commonly performed in chiropractic practice. Standing and sitting to work on a computer is also performed. Education Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Additional Information Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. 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