VA
$110,401 – $143,523
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This supervisory role at a VA Medical Center leads a physical therapy team providing rehabilitation services to patients with mobility impairments, combining clinical care delivery with staff oversight, quality assurance, and operational management. It suits experienced physical therapists ready to mentor colleagues, guide clinical practice, and manage departmental logistics while continuing direct patient treatment.
Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Hold a full, current, unrestricted license to practice physical therapy in a U.S. state or territory
- Meet one of the education/experience paths: bachelor's degree in PT plus 5 years progressively independent experience, master's degree in PT plus 2 years experience, or doctoral degree in physical therapy
- One year of progressively complex experience at GS-12 grade level or equivalent
- Demonstrate knowledge of contemporary physical therapy across multiple practice areas and ability to provide clinical guidance to staff
- Demonstrate knowledge of human resources administration including interviewing, selection, and performance evaluation
- Demonstrate ability to effectively supervise, direct, and manage a physical therapy staff
- Possess skill in forging positive interpersonal relationships and conflict resolution
- Ability to analyze clinically appropriate data to optimize quality and productivity
- Ability to set priorities, delegate tasks, and solve problems to meet multiple deadlines
- United States citizenship (or appointment when qualified citizens cannot be recruited)