The Supervisory Chiropractor (Service Chief) will serve as the Chief, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) Service at the Cincinnati VA Medical Service which includes oversight, planning and development of all Service functions and programs.
This facility is a level 1b complexity facility servicing one of the largest geographical catchment areas in the United States. As the Chief, PM&R Service, the incumbent will plan, direct, and coordinate all aspects of a multifaceted, complex service.
The duties of the position includes but are not limited to the following: Administrative Supervisory: Develops, plans and implements monitors of quality care with respect to the PMR Service Line as part of the comprehensive health care services delivered to the patient within the medical center and the four Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs).
Develops and implements policies and procedures to address focused clinical needs and the overall services delivered and provided within the PMR Service line. Demonstrates autonomy in performing supervisory responsibilities. Participates in research studies and/or as a consultant to others conducting research. Maintains statistical records and necessary information for each section supervised.
Clinical: Provides appropriate treatment, with emphasis on maximizing function, both in the psychosocial and physical restorative areas. Assesses effectiveness of treatment daily, and modifies as necessary, always utilizing appropriate graded treatment modalities/activities.
Completes electronic progress notes on patients assigned, at appropriate intervals, including observations of patients' functional status, behaviors pertinent to rehabilitation, relevant sort and long-term goals, progress towards discharge, and disposition recommendations. Refers patients via the Consult package when other subspecialty (for example speech language pathology, neuropsychology, social work, psychology, wheelchair clinic, etc.) involvement is indicated.
May direct Chiropractors, CAM clinical providers, Chiropractic assistants, students, or aides in performance of proper patient treatment; support the primary staff member leading this effort. May or may not serve as the site director for this program. Administrative: Surveys Service Line areas or safety, adequacy of supplies and proper use of equipment. Works with support staff and stakeholders to resolve issues and track to closure/completion.
Provides patient/family education and home treatment programs with instructions for independent therapy, to include safe therapeutic practices. Compiles and submits statistical data required to document patient attendance, therapist workload, and productivity indicators. Represents service at ward rounds and other meetings. Teaches students from affiliated college of university program. Assists in training program for students and in-service training for Chiropractic staff.
Assures required supplies, prosthetic items and materials are available in a timely manner as to not negatively impact upon patient care. Education: Identifies developmental and maintenance training needs and presents the same to the Medical Director for Pain Clinic, DRS. Provides treatment education to patients and families/significant others. Serves as a mentor for Chiroptic assistants and restorative nurses.
Acts as a resource person and anticipates need by providing teaching-learning experiences for non-Chiropractic staff through in-service. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive(s) may be authorized for a Highly Qualified Individual.
Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday with subject to negotiable upon selection. A driving license is required. Telework: Ad-hoc The VA has been named as one of the Top 5 Best Places to Work in the federal government. Cincinnati is a family friendly, affordable, metropolitan city with great parks, fine arts, and food scene.
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Preferred Experience: 3-5 years in Federal Healthcare managing a medium to large section and/or service; experience as a site/program director for American College of Graduate Medical Education programs with affiliated universities and health professions trainees through OAA. An understanding of complex accreditation requirements for rehabilitation programs within the purview of the Rehabilitation Service Line.
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The full performance level of this vacancy is 15. Physical Requirements: Physical requirements are those physical, mental and emotional capabilities and characteristics that are essential for successful job performance.
Physical requirements must be clearly supported by the actual duties of the position and documented in the position description or functional statement, and supported by a studies or evaluations establishing physical requirements is job-related to the occupations. An applicant or employee may not be disqualified arbitrarily on the basis of physical requirements or other criteria that do not relate specifically to performance of the duties of a specific position.
Education: Doctor of Chiropractic Degree or an equivalent degree. The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are: United States schools or colleges of chiropractic listed as accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education, at http://www.cce-usa.org/, or equivalent agency, in the list published for the year in which the course of study was completed.
Schools (including foreign schools) accepted by the licensing body of a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States (i.e., Puerto Rico), or in the District of Columbia as qualifying for full or unrestricted licensure. NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C.
7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities. The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.
Ellen.Cole@va.gov · (317) 988-4508
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $154100 – $197200/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-03.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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