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Physical Therapist (Service Chief) - Rehabilitation and Extended Care
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 3 days ago
On-site Omaha, NE $127K – $165K Apply by Jun 11, 2026 Physical Therapist ENFJESFJINFPISFP Healthcare
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The Chief of Rehabilitation and Extended Care (REC) Services is responsible for the effective and efficient management of REC programs and services. The incumbent will oversee the clinical and administrative aspects of the REC Service, including budget and fiscal management, personnel management, strategic planning, program development, quality management, assuring that the clinical and administrative functions are integrated to provide optimum utilization of the available resources.
What You'll Do
- →Major duties include, but are not limited to the following: Program Administration The REC Service Chief will provide leadership and direction for effective uniform and economical accomplishments of the REC service line.
- →Incumbent is responsible for planning, organizing, developing, implementing, controlling, and refining a comprehensive REC program which provides services necessary to meet clinical and administrative requirements relating to the care and treatment of both inpatients and outpatients in a cost-effective, efficient, and timely manner.
- →The incumbent must possess clinical knowledge that provides the ability to manage a multidisciplinary patient-care program, specifically with regard to customer satisfaction, quality of services provided, and efficiency of service delivery.
- →Demonstrates leadership in interpreting and supporting the VISN mission, vision and values, while operating in accordance with Veterans Health Administration (VHA) policies, facility and VISN policies, and standards of federal professional and accrediting agencies external to VHA.
- →Provides direction and support to the REC staff regarding equipment technology, policies and procedures employed by the Health Care System.
- →Participates/reviews and documents performance improvement activities including, but not limited to, external review programs, internal peer review programs, and accreditation requirements.
- →Serves as an active member of various Health Care System committees and may serve on VISN or National boards or committees.
- →Maintains a peer review process for all REC Service Line/ICC clinicians as well as Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluations (OPPEs).
- →Implements Focused Professional Practice Evaluations (FPPEs) when appropriate.
- →Incumbent carries out a variety of special assignments as required, of which may be handled individually, as a leader of a task force, or as a group participant.
- →Incumbent will also be required to investigate sensitive materials or subjects affecting both clinical and administrative operations.
- →Custodial Officer Designation Custodial Officers will comply with and be held responsible for adhering to the responsibilities set forth in VA Handbook 7002, part 2.The Custodial Officer designated by the facility director to assume responsibility for nonexpendable property will do so by personally signing the Equipment Inventory Listing (Ell).
- →Budget and Fiscal Management Collaborates with the Chief of Staff to develop and execute a strategic plan and annual budget for the Service Line.
- →Has responsibility and discretion once the budget is formulated and released to the Service Line for allocations in the areas of recruitment, performance recognition recommendations, materials, and other associated Service Line expenditures.
Requirements
- ✓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.
- ✓NOTE: The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this position.
- ✓For more information, refer to Required Documents below.
- ✓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 identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓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.
Personality Fit
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