Clarification from the agency

NOTE: The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.

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The VAPORHCS PMRS Whole Health Supervisor duties are:

Clinical Supervision -
1.The Supervisor is charged with providing direct supervision for Whole Health clinical staff to include; Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Nurses, Psychologists, Social Workers, Peer Supports, Chiropractors, and Recreational Therapists..

2.The Supervisor, under the leadership of the PMRS Clinical Manager:
a. Develops and evaluates goals and analyzes workload to ensure maximal clinician productivity and efficiencies are maintained.
b. Ensures equitable distribution and balance of workload among clinicians.
c. Develops sufficient knowledge of each clinician's duties, skills, and work environment to effectively manage.
d. Sets coverage plans to optimize patient care and efficiently utilize resources.
e. Uses data reports to determine required resources for completion of clinical workload.

Administrative oversight -
1) Is fully educated in all policies and institutional goals as related to delivery of Whole Health services at VAPORHCS and, working with the PM&RS leadership team, ensures all national and local mandates and directives related to PMRS Whole Health care are met.
2) Is responsible for ensuring that adequate space and supplies are available for clinicians to safely and competently provide Whole Health services.
3) Is responsible for ensuring encounters, stop codes, note titles and other measures for capturing and reporting workload and productivity are optimized.
4) Assists in the development of department policies and procedures.
5) Participates in JC/CARF accreditation efforts as related to Whole Health and prepares reports and meets all required deadlines to maintain accreditation.
6) Monitors Medallia and/or other Veteran satisfaction reports to ensure that PMRS Whole Health meets or exceed the needs of customers while supporting VA Mission.

Whole Health Expertise -
1) Develops broad experience and education of general and specific Whole Health best clinical practices and current research.
2) Attends local and national training events as directed by Clinical Manager PMRS
3) Provides education of Whole Health practices and principles to health professionals and their trainees.
4) Liaisons with local and national Whole Health experts to maintain expertise in Whole Health.
5) Participates in institutional committees and teams to provide Whole Health expertise for the benefit of the facility.

Direct patient care -
1. Provides direct patient care as assigned delivering clinical services according to program requirements.
2. Screens patients and reviews plans of care for Whole Health services for; appropriateness, types of services and delivery of services internally and through Community Care program.
3. Independently develops and implements Whole Health treatments using judgment to modify treatments because of changing medical conditions.
4. Assists interdisciplinary treatment teams in the coordination of optimal care for Veterans receiving Whole Health services.
5. Seeks discipline specific input on professional matters pertinent to subordinates of a different rehabilitation discipline.???????

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4pm
Compressed/Flexible:Not Available
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
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Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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.

• 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.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements: The authority to set requirements is provided by 38 U.S.C. § 7402(b)(14).

Citizenship. Be a citizen of the United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7407(a)).

Education and/or Experience.
The individual must meet at least one of the following requirements below:

(a) 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
(b) Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy and two (2) full years of graduate education in a related field; NOTE: The baccalaureate degree must be from an approved program prior to the AOTA January 1, 2005 decision that ACOTE would only accredit master or doctoral degree programs in occupational therapy. OR
(c) Master's Degree or higher in occupational therapy.

Individuals must be a graduate of] a degree program in occupational therapy approved by the ACOTE or predecessor organizations. This is inclusive of an internship (supervised fieldwork experience required by the educational institution). ACOTE is the only accreditation agency recognized by the United States Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Degree programs may be verified by contacting the American Occupational Therapy Association website or at their office address: American Occupational Therapy Association, P.O. Box 31220, Bethesda, MD 20824-1220

Certification. Candidates must possess a current NBCOT certification as an OT.
State Licensure. Candidates must possess] a full, current, and unrestricted state license , to practice occupational therapy in a state, territory or Commonwealth of the United States (i.e., Puerto Rico), or in the District of Columbia.

Physical Requirements. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.
English Proficiency. [Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f).



Grade Determinations:

Supervisory Occupational Therapist, GS-13
(1) Education, Experience, and Licensure. Completion of one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level and directly related to the position being filled

(2) Demonstrated KSAs. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:

(a) Ability to balance multiple responsibilities, set priorities, delegate tasks, meet multiple deadlines, analyze organizational problems, and develop and implement effective solutions.
(b) 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.
(c) Skill in dealing with employees, team leaders, and managers to include conflict resolution.
(d) Ability to utilize evidence-based practices and clinical practice guidelines in a professional area and to guide the staff in applying these tools.

(3) Assignment. Supervisory OTs at this level are generally found at complex facilities. The supervisory occupational therapist is responsible for the supervision, administrative management and direction of the occupational therapy program in an OT section or equivalent work group. They have oversight for planning and directing the staff assignments in a variety of clinical settings. The supervisory OT provides a Veteran/client centered environment while enhancing staff engagement. Typical duties include: assigning work; monitoring clinical performance; resolving staff conflicts; identifying continuing education and training needs; and preparing performance standards and ratings. They interview candidates for positions; recommend appointments, advancements, or when appropriate, disciplinary actions; administer leave; and coordinate staffing needs.



Preferred Experience: 1 year supervisory experience preferred.

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

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