Summary The Lead Kinesiotherapist is primarily responsible for evaluating, planning and implementing the treatment program for patients with various disabilities and medical conditions within the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center (FHCC). Responsibilities Major Duties: Make recommendations to the supervisor on actions affecting team and individual awards and recognition. Provide recommendations to the supervisor of any clinical changes to policy and procedure. Kinesiotherapists are responsible for the direct day to day operation of the inesiotherapy staff to ensure compliance of clinical procedures, treatment goals, and standards of practice. Serve as mentor, consultant, and advisor to less experienced staff and clinical team members and resolve complaints of employees. The lead participates, monitors and provides feedback on performance improvement activities and may implement initiatives or program changes. Ensure that the organization's strategic plan, mission, vision, and values are communicated to the clinical staff and integrated into the work plans, products, and services. Identify, distribute, and balance the workload and tasks among employees in accordance with established workflow and skill level. The kinesiotherapists make adjustments to accomplish the workload in accordance with established priorities to ensure timely accomplishment of assigned team tasks. Utilize staff, equipment, and space to resolve operational problems which may interfere with the delivery of kinesiotherapy services. The lead monitors and reports on the status and progress of work, checking on work in progress and reviewing completed work to see that the supervisor's instructions on work priorities, methods, deadlines and quality have been met. Work Schedule: M-F, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 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. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. You may be required to serve a probationary period. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details. Qualifications 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 (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED): A bachelor's degree or higher from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program, with a concentration/emphasis in kinesiotherapy; OR A bachelor's degree or higher with a concentration/emphasis in kinesiotherapy or exercise science related field and registered as a Kinesiotherapist in good standing with the COPSKT. (COPY OF REGISTRATION REQUIRED); OR A master's degree or higher with a degree in exercise science, kinesiology, human performance or a related field, which has been approved by COPSKT and a certificate verifying completion of a Center of Excellence (COE) Kinesiotherapy clinical training program. (COPY OF CERTIFICATE REQUIRED); OR Foreign Graduates: Graduates with a bachelor's or master's degree as described above AND have a full unrestricted and current registration to practice kinesiotherapy in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States or in the District of Columbia. (FOREIGN EQUIVALENT EVALUATION REQUIRED) (COPY OF REGISTRATION REQUIRED) Registration: All applicants must be registered in kinesiotherapy in good standing with the COPSKT. Grade Determinations: Specialized Experience, GS-12: In addition to meeting the basic requirements, one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level (may include, but not limited to: specialized knowledge and demonstrated clinical competence related to a particular diagnosis, patient population, or treatment area and has an increased depth and breadth of practice skills. Experience refining programs and introducing new approaches for providing treatment in developing, initiating and refining treatment programs through current research and best practices of the profession. Experience demonstrating skills and techniques in a specialty area and/or specific population who have varying degrees of highly complex physical, psychological and/or physiological disorders. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) GS-12: In addition to the experience and/or education listed above, the candidate must demonstrate all the following KSAs to be appointed at the GS-12 grade level: Ability to act as a consultant and mentor in evaluating and treating patients in specialty program areas by providing professional oversight and consultation for staff therapists, students, and interns. Knowledge of current evidence-based practice for kinesiotherapy across multiple clinical areas and to provide clinical guidance to staff. Ability to act as a liaison between staff therapists and supervisor by coordinating clinical activities, program development, outcome management, and strategic planning. Ability to implement, revise, update, evidence-based protocols, procedures and approved competencies for kinesiotherapy services. References: VA Handbook, Part II, Appendix G21 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12. Physical Requirements: This position is typically not sedentary, and frequently involves being in the standing position, reaching, walking, bending, lifting, and pulling. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently to move objects. This could include moving objects such as pieces of equipment and assistance in moving patients Education IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on 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 This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.