Senior Supervisory Physical Therapist – Telework Eligible

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 113,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

The Supervisory Physical Therapist position in Nashville, TN, reports to the Veterans Health Administration within the Department of Veterans Affairs. It leads the rehabilitation service with three or more PTs and multidisciplinary staff, directing the physical therapy program in accordance with VA bylaws and scope of practice.

The role includes developing policies, assigning work, monitoring workload, ensuring staffing adequacy, and providing clinical supervision to ensure timely, high-quality

Qualifications

• Education recognized by the U.S. Department of Education is required to qualify for Federal employment.

Responsibilities

• supervise, administrative management, and direction of the physical therapy program in a rehabilitation service with three or more staff.
• provide supervision of clinical and training programs, including overall technical oversight of staff.
• develop and implement policies to address clinical needs and services; assign work and monitor workload.
• ensure proper coordination and delivery of care; initiate diagnostic imaging orders when authorized.
• ensure timely follow-up, communicate with care teams, and maintain courteous, respectful patient interactions.

Job description

The Supervisory Physical Therapist position in Nashville, TN, reports to the Veterans Health Administration within the Department of Veterans Affairs. It leads the rehabilitation service with three or more PTs and multidisciplinary staff, directing the physical therapy program in accordance with VA bylaws and scope of practice.

The role includes developing policies, assigning work, monitoring workload, ensuring staffing adequacy, and providing clinical supervision to ensure timely, high-quality