Supervisory Physical Therapist

Supervisory Physical Therapist

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Location(s): Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Salary Range: $117284 - $152471 Per Year

Job Summary: The VISN 4 Eastern Market is comprised of five VA Medical Centers: Coatesville, Lebanon, Philadelphia, Wilkes-Barre & Wilmington. These facilities work with VISN/Market stakeholders to identify market-based strategic initiatives across the clinical care continuum to ensure the delivery of high-quality, convenient, coordinated, and safe healthcare. This position will be physically located at Philadelphia VA Medical Center with expected travel to other sites.

Major Duties:

• VA Careers - Physical Therapy: https://youtube.com/embed/Gi2hoFqIoqY VAFit offers virtual and in-person group exercise classes for Veterans of all ages and abilities, including sessions on General Fitness, Back Pain, Low Vision and Women's Health. The program benefits Veterans with orthopedic issues, weakness, and limited cardiovascular endurance, supporting the Whole Health Initiative through injury prevention, physical activity, and camaraderie. The incumbent will lead the VAFit Team, oversee administrative tasks, conduct fitness classes, and provide initial and ongoing assessments for participants. Strong leadership and organizational skills are required to motivate and engage Veterans in their wellness goals. Duties include but not limited to: CLINICAL: 1) According to department policies, incumbent is authorized to perform complex examinations and treatment of patients representing a wide scope of ages, as well as offering diagnoses, and rendering varied modalities inherent in their profession. 2) Patient Evaluation: Demonstrates the advanced knowledge and skills necessary to provide and guide treatment appropriate to patients across a range of complexities. Demonstrates knowledge of the changes associated with the aging/disease processes as well as the ability to assess the patient's status to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-related, physical, psychosocial and cultural needs inclusive of recognized the need to include caregivers into the individualized treatment programs. 3) Patient Treatment: After initial evaluation of patient, formulates progressive treatment plans and goals, and is responsible for implementation, modification, and documentation of the treatments. Apply advanced treatment methodologies and treatment theories in the provision of care to a vast array of functional impairments and patients, as well as provide clinical practice guidance for other staff physical/occupational therapists. Monitor and evaluate clinically appropriate treatment programs. EDUCATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 1) Professional Growth and Continuing Competency: Maintains a high level of professional competence by continuing participation in learning experiences and continuing education courses. Participates in and attends physical therapy in-services as well as hospital-wide in-services. Attends mandatory in-service training as required by VHA, PM&R Service and PT policies. 2) Student Supervision: Has a responsibility to the profession and this facility to provide instruction to PT and OT Assistant students assigned to this facility for clinical instruction and possesses skills commensurate with that responsibility. 3) Community Responsibility: May serve as a resource person to the community, VISN, and VHA nationally in matters relating to physical therapy and the needs of the Veteran population. COLLATERAL DUTIES: 1) Performs duties and responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time to support the overall mission of the medical center or the PM&R Service. Assignments would be consistent with skills and knowledge. 2) Administrative tasks include attending Eastern Market Team meetings, reviewing returned diagnostic testing, TMS responsibilities, and other CME requirements. 3) Travel to other Eastern Market facilities may be required as an extension of care for the specialty service and will be dictated by Eastern Market Director of Clinical Operations. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 0730-1600 Telework: Ad-hoc telework approved in accordance with VHA policy. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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. English Language Proficiency: Individuals appointed under the 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. 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. OR 2) Master's degree in Physical Therapy AND two (2) years of progressively independent experience as a Physical Therapist. OR 3) Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy. 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. 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. The Foreign Credentialing Commission on Physical Therapy (FCCPT) is a non- 4 profit organization created to assist the United States (U.S.) Citizenship and Immigration Services (formerly INS) and U.S. state licensing authorities by evaluating the credentials of Foreign Educated Physical Therapists (FEPTs) who wish to immigrate and work in the U.S. Licensure: Individuals must 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). Grade Determinations: GS-13 Physical Therapist (Supervisory) 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 (KSAs): 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. Ability to manage advocacy roles and planning activities within the VA and the greater rehabilitation community. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-13.

How to Apply: All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 05/07/2026 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12935435. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package. NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.

Application Deadline: 2026-05-07