Total 274 job vacancies by Veterans Health Administration

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards

The Associate Chief Nurse (ACN) is responsible for the management and oversight of clinical operations within the clinical services under their responsibility. These duties include coordination of work schedules, responsibility for clinical performance measures, optimization of resources and other functions within the department.

The duties of the position include but are not limited to the following:

• Provides direct patient care in outpatient clinics and/or inpatient wards and will participate in the on-call schedule if required, dependent on qualifications/expertise, and/or the needs of the service line.
• Manages and approves leave schedules and respective Time & Leave (T&L) sections to ensure there is adequate coverage for planned leaves and a contingency plan for unexpected absences as well as accurate/timely leave approvals and labor mapping.
• Participates in activities/committees/board impacting patient care, Veteran access, staff performance and morale as assigned.
• Completes required training, closure of encounters, billing, electronic view alerts, orders, medication renewals, travel requests, and other assigned tasks.
• Works with service line leadership and human resources staff to ensure adequate and appropriate staffing for all assigned areas. The ACN is responsible for recruitment, hiring, evaluation, disciplinary, and termination actions for primary care staff.
• Works with various stakeholders to ensure policies, procedures, performance goals, strategic plans and initiatives are communicated to staff and implemented
• Reviews, interprets, and effectively uses performance reports, benchmark data, budget cost/expenditure documents, staffing, and other reports in decision-making.

Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards
Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
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, 8:00am to 4:30pm
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Location: 500 Highway 89 North
Prescott, AZ 86313

Starting at $137,227 Per Year (VN 4)

Responsible for comprehensive assessment of functional and occupational roles using standardized and non-standardized evaluation tools. OTs select and provide direct occupational therapy interventions and procedures with varying degrees of complexity to enhance safety, wellness, and performance in ADL, instrumental IADL, education, work, play, leisure, and social participation. OTs demonstrate a full professional understanding of the theories of treatment in occupational therapy and their proper application through the use of activity analysis, behavioral intervention, frame of references, and therapeutic procedures. Assigned to all program areas within VHA and provide professional, independent occupational therapy services.

Duties include but not limited to the following:

• Demonstrates a full professional understanding of occupational therapy (OT) principles and techniques consistent with current clinical standards based on OT theory and evidence-based practice. His/her practice is inclusive of physical, occupational, cognitive and psychosocial functional deficits.
• Uses critical analysis, clinical reasoning, and creativity to independently solve complex problems which may require adapting and modifying assessments, treatment plans, activities, and procedures to meet the needs of patients.
• Evaluates patient's needs for complex power mobility devices and custom manual wheelchairs, to include specialized seating needs as well as contraindications. The incumbent takes into consideration the patient's pertinent healthcare factors, including but not limited to, diagnosis, functional status, skin integrity, height, and weight, as well as psychosocial factors, such as living environment, mode of transportation, lifestyle, culture, and work history.
• Assesses patient's clinical eligibility for a power mobility device, custom manual wheelchair and specialty patient lifts, and orders specially customized equipment to meet each patient's specific needs and to maximize independence, while guarding against fraud, waste, and abuse.
• Implements an assistive technology, wheelchair, and/or occupational therapy treatment plan to meet individual rehabilitation objectives utilizing functional activities which have as their goal the improvement of the patient's activities of daily living (ADL), strength, range of motion, sensation, perceptive and/or cognitive process.
• Treatment plan may include therapeutic exercise, muscle reeducation, neuromuscular facilitation, perceptual motor integration, fabrication, and application of devices for daily living, teaching adaptive or compensatory techniques for community access and work activities, and providing patient and caregiver education regarding disability.
• Assists patient in solving problems associated with their environment.
• Works with vendors and manufacturers to obtain quotes and manages inquiries required to complete the order.
• Submits quotes and enters prosthetics orders for purchase, and subsequently manages the order through to the final fitting and scheduling of issuance to the patient.
• Completes specialized evaluations for automobile adaptations, incorporating the vehicle's make, model, age, and frame as well as the Veteran's functional limitations and needs.
• Recommends vehicle modifications or adaptive devices intended to maintain the patient's independence and capacity to drive safely.
• Generates fiscally responsible purchases that are compliant with local, VISN and federal purchasing and contracting regulations as well as accepted business practice guidelines. Is compliant with procurement documentation standards.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm.
Telework: Not available.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized.
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $88,874 Per Year (GS 12)

Responsible for comprehensive assessment of functional and occupational roles using standardized and non-standardized evaluation tools. OTs select and provide direct occupational therapy interventions and procedures with varying degrees of complexity to enhance safety, wellness, and performance in ADL, instrumental IADL, education, work, play, leisure, and social participation. OTs demonstrate a full professional understanding of the theories of treatment in occupational therapy and their proper application through the use of activity analysis, behavioral intervention, frame of references, and therapeutic procedures. Assigned to all program areas within VHA and provide professional, independent occupational therapy services.

Duties include but not limited to the following:

• Demonstrates a full professional understanding of occupational therapy (OT) principles and techniques consistent with current clinical standards based on OT theory and evidence-based practice. His/her practice is inclusive of physical, occupational, cognitive and psychosocial functional deficits.
• Uses critical analysis, clinical reasoning, and creativity to independently solve complex problems which may require adapting and modifying assessments, treatment plans, activities, and procedures to meet the needs of patients.
• Evaluates patient's needs for complex power mobility devices and custom manual wheelchairs, to include specialized seating needs as well as contraindications. The incumbent takes into consideration the patient's pertinent healthcare factors, including but not limited to, diagnosis, functional status, skin integrity, height, and weight, as well as psychosocial factors, such as living environment, mode of transportation, lifestyle, culture, and work history.
• Assesses patient's clinical eligibility for a power mobility device, custom manual wheelchair and specialty patient lifts, and orders specially customized equipment to meet each patient's specific needs and to maximize independence, while guarding against fraud, waste, and abuse.
• Implements an assistive technology, wheelchair, and/or occupational therapy treatment plan to meet individual rehabilitation objectives utilizing functional activities which have as their goal the improvement of the patient's activities of daily living (ADL), strength, range of motion, sensation, perceptive and/or cognitive process.
• Treatment plan may include therapeutic exercise, muscle reeducation, neuromuscular facilitation, perceptual motor integration, fabrication, and application of devices for daily living, teaching adaptive or compensatory techniques for community access and work activities, and providing patient and caregiver education regarding disability.
• Assists patient in solving problems associated with their environment.
• Works with vendors and manufacturers to obtain quotes and manages inquiries required to complete the order.
• Submits quotes and enters prosthetics orders for purchase, and subsequently manages the order through to the final fitting and scheduling of issuance to the patient.
• Completes specialized evaluations for automobile adaptations, incorporating the vehicle's make, model, age, and frame as well as the Veteran's functional limitations and needs.
• Recommends vehicle modifications or adaptive devices intended to maintain the patient's independence and capacity to drive safely.
• Generates fiscally responsible purchases that are compliant with local, VISN and federal purchasing and contracting regulations as well as accepted business practice guidelines. Is compliant with procurement documentation standards.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm.
Telework: Not available.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized.
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $88,874 Per Year (GS 12)

Duties include but not limited to:

• Leads a team of Police Officers and other administrative staff. Directs day-to-day lead policing operations and non-lead policing assignments.
• Assigns, distributes, reviews, approves, and disapproves employees' assignments. Monitors and reviews the status and progress of the work and makes workload adjustments to ensure the workload is balanced.
• Refers to supervisor questions or matters not covered by standards and problems in meeting performance standards.
• Makes available written instructions, reference materials and supplies.
• Obtains needed information or decisions from supervisor on problems that come up.
• Provides input on performance rating and any disciplinary action (to include removal) of PS employees.
• Participates in the selection of staff as requested by the supervisor; provides or coordinates staff training, either during shift briefing or designated training days.
• Estimates and reports on expected timelines for completed work, maintains records of work accomplishments and time expended and prepares various reports as required.
• Coaches and mentors current and new employees to ensure employees obtain the necessary training to be productive.
• Approves leave for a few hours or for emergencies as designated by the supervisor.
• Resolves simple, informal complaints of employees and refers more complex complaints to the supervisor.
• Performs or coordinates services routinely at all segments of VA facilities located over large geographical areas, some of which may be in different states, counties, municipalities, or townships.
• Provides leadership in protecting Veterans, volunteers, and others on Departmental property, U.S. officials, other individuals, and him or herself during any given situation against threats to personal safety when force becomes necessary to enforce laws and regulations.
• Leads on investigations and personally conducts investigations, apprehensions, or detention of individuals suspected or convicted of offenses against the criminal laws of the US.
• Receives and reviews reports from staff making revisions as needed before forwarding to the supervisor for final review.
• Provides patrol in vehicles, by foot and/or on a bicycle.

Work Schedule: Full-time; rotating shifts, weekends and holidays.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Lead Police Officer (Sergeant)/PD99900A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $59,925 Per Year (GS 8)

Duties include, but are not limited to :
Clinical:

• Incumbent demonstrates a high degree of independence and professional judgment in planning and executing treatment programs to meet complex treatment objectives for patients with chronic pain and substance use disorders with regards to Physical Therapy and rehabilitation services.
• Works closely with psychologists, physicians, nurses, physician assistants, chiropractors, acupuncturists, dieticians, and health coaches within an interdisciplinary pain team to provide whole person pain rehabilitation care for complex patients with chronic pain
• Incorporates Pain Neuroscience Education into develop a whole person pain care plan for patients with chronic pain
• Evaluates and assesses patients, as assigned, to determine the treatment course to be followed. Tests and measurements of muscles, nerves, range of motion, posture, strength, ambulation, circulatory and respiratory status using various mechanical and electrical means.
• Performs complex physical therapy evaluations and treatments for male and female patients aged 18-85+ years old.
• If performing dry needling with or without an electrical stimulator, demonstrates knowledge of indications, contraindications, and safe and proficient use of this treatment.
• Involves the patient, family/significant other and medical team in treatment planning and goal setting through ongoing communication.
• Plans and implements a comprehensive physical therapy treatment regimen designed to maximize functional potential of the patient, using a myriad of treatment modalities and procedures, including but not limited to neuromuscular facilitation, muscle re-education, electrical stimulation, sensory integration techniques, positioning, application of assistive devices and joint protection techniques, and works toward established goals.
• Demonstrates independent problem solving skills that allow for frequent modification of physical therapy treatment plans in response to subtle, but significant changes in the condition of the patient.
• Assesses for and requests prosthetic/orthotic equipment as needed and is able to make modifications as necessary.
• Provides or engages with appropriate whole health therapies including but not limited to; tai chi, yoga, and biofeedback.
• Assists in the scheduling of patients according to the physical therapy treatment plan while coordinating with the treatment plans of other disciplines within the team and facility. Maintains a flexibility of schedule to allow for unscheduled patients, patient/team consultation and mentoring.
• Maintains consistent and timely documentation of patient encounters in the electronic medical record in accordance with accepted PT practice, facility and Primary Care Service policies and procedures.
• Participates in regular team meetings, verbal and written communication and consultation amongst team members in order to guide and evaluate the work of the inter-professional Chronic Pain Wellness Center (CPWC) and relevant facility level pain and musculoskeletal team(s).
• Collaboration with the team is necessary to develop a cohesive treatment plan for this complex patient population.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by the Supervisor and Chief of the CPWC or designee that are consistent with the mission of Primary Care Services, the Chronic Pain Wellness Center, and the Medical Center.

Education

• Develops and provides individualized clinical training experience for physical therapy students. Training experiences are designed to fulfill student educational and professional requirements. Student performance is evaluated in accordance with the American Physical Therapy Association and academic program guidelines.
• Shares knowledge and expertise about the scope of physical therapy practice and services provided to the CPWC population within the Primary Care Service, medical center and community.
• 3. Completes educational activities and competencies to maintain state licensure and any additional certification(s) as required by the certifying/licensing agency and the VHA.
• 4. Completes annual mandatory reviews and other education as directed by VA Central office, VISN, Medical Center, Service Line, and Department.

Administrative

• Actively participates in program development for the CPWC and Primary Care Service to improve efficiency and quality of care provided to patients.
• Attends educational and development meetings for CPWC and Primary Care Service as directed by Supervisor.
• Aware of and adheres to the Veterans Health Administration values, mission, rules, policies and procedures and the American Physical Therapy Association Standards of Practice and Standards of Ethics to insure quality patient care.
• Aware of safety concerns, regulations, policies and procedures, and employs appropriate safety practices.

Work Schedule: Varies
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $102,673 Per Year (GS 13)

Duties include, but are not limited to :
Clinical:

• Incumbent demonstrates a high degree of independence and professional judgment in planning and executing treatment programs to meet complex treatment objectives for patients with chronic pain and substance use disorders with regards to Physical Therapy and rehabilitation services.
• Works closely with psychologists, physicians, nurses, physician assistants, chiropractors, acupuncturists, dieticians, and health coaches within an interdisciplinary pain team to provide whole person pain rehabilitation care for complex patients with chronic pain
• Incorporates Pain Neuroscience Education into develop a whole person pain care plan for patients with chronic pain
• Evaluates and assesses patients, as assigned, to determine the treatment course to be followed. Tests and measurements of muscles, nerves, range of motion, posture, strength, ambulation, circulatory and respiratory status using various mechanical and electrical means.
• Performs complex physical therapy evaluations and treatments for male and female patients aged 18-85+ years old.
• If performing dry needling with or without an electrical stimulator, demonstrates knowledge of indications, contraindications, and safe and proficient use of this treatment.
• Involves the patient, family/significant other and medical team in treatment planning and goal setting through ongoing communication.
• Plans and implements a comprehensive physical therapy treatment regimen designed to maximize functional potential of the patient, using a myriad of treatment modalities and procedures, including but not limited to neuromuscular facilitation, muscle re-education,
  electrical stimulation, sensory integration techniques, positioning, application of assistive devices and joint protection techniques, and works toward established goals.
• Demonstrates independent problem solving skills that allow for frequent modification of physical therapy treatment plans in response to subtle, but significant changes in the condition of the patient.
• Assesses for and requests prosthetic/orthotic equipment as needed and is able to make modifications as necessary.
• Provides or engages with appropriate whole health therapies including but not limited to; tai chi, yoga, and biofeedback.
• Assists in the scheduling of patients according to the physical therapy treatment plan while coordinating with the treatment plans of other disciplines within the team and facility. Maintains a flexibility of schedule to allow for unscheduled patients, patient/team consultation and mentoring.
• Maintains consistent and timely documentation of patient encounters in the electronic medical record in accordance with accepted PT practice, facility and Primary Care Service policies and procedures.
• Participates in regular team meetings, verbal and written communication and consultation amongst team members in order to guide and evaluate the work of the inter-professional Chronic Pain Wellness Center (CPWC) and relevant facility level pain and musculoskeletal team(s).
• Collaboration with the team is necessary to develop a cohesive treatment plan for this complex patient population.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by the Supervisor and Chief of the CPWC or designee that are consistent with the mission of Primary Care Services, the Chronic Pain Wellness Center, and the Medical Center.

Education

• Develops and provides individualized clinical training experience for physical therapy students. Training experiences are designed to fulfill student educational and professional requirements. Student performance is evaluated in accordance with the American Physical Therapy Association and academic program guidelines.
• Shares knowledge and expertise about the scope of physical therapy practice and services provided to the CPWC population within the Primary Care Service, medical center and community.
• 3. Completes educational activities and competencies to maintain state licensure and any additional certification(s) as required by the certifying/licensing agency and the VHA.
• 4. Completes annual mandatory reviews and other education as directed by VA Central office, VISN, Medical Center, Service Line, and Department.

Administrative

• Actively participates in program development for the CPWC and Primary Care Service to improve efficiency and quality of care provided to patients.
• Attends educational and development meetings for CPWC and Primary Care Service as directed by Supervisor.
• Aware of and adheres to the Veterans Health Administration values, mission, rules, policies and procedures and the American Physical Therapy Association Standards of Practice and Standards of Ethics to insure quality patient care.
• Aware of safety concerns, regulations, policies and procedures, and employs appropriate safety practices.

Work Schedule: Varies
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $102,673 Per Year (GS 13)

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION***

Major duties and responsibilities include:

• Performs 1st and 3rd party facility revenue actions by identifying the type of action, verifying guideline(s) requirements, and obtaining encounter-specific information using multiple automate data delivery systems.
• Verifies the copayment status of actions and specific program requirements for care received to determine whether copayments for care outside the Agency and/or retroactive billing of copayments based on income-based exemption determinations are required.
• Cooperates with personnel within other organizational units in the wider employing organization (e.g., insurance verification, revenue utilization review, medical and prescription billing, Veteran services, denials management, outpatient pharmacy electronic claims, and/or accounts management) to solve revenue problems applicable to Veteran accounts.
• Reviews data presented from electronic or paper Explanation of Benefits (EOB)/Electronic remittance Advice (ERA) files when reviewing Veteran accounts to ensure 3rd party payments received by VA are accurately applied to Veteran accounts with 1st party copayment responsibility for the same dates of service.
• Documents account status updates, transactions, decisions, and other action for facility revenue billing and payment activities in the electronic health record system of record.
• Processes internal actions to overturn claim denials proactively or reactively from insurance carriers, care delivered outside the walls of VA through legacy/traditional systems, as well as newer programs mandated by Congress.
• Reviews outpatient encounters, inpatient admissions and discharges, long-term care visits, workers' compensation data/information, VA employee health visits, and specialty encounters to gain the requisite data necessary for 3rd party billing preparation.
• Reviews and researches Veteran insurance policy coverage to prepare and process revenue billing and collection from 3rd party insurance providers.
• Prepares specialty-specific 3rd party billing transactions, which are more complex and require research, preparation, and problem solving beyond traditional 3rd party billing actions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized
Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Starting at $43,803 Per Year (GS 6-7)

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards

The Compensation and Pension Service conducts quality C&P examinations in a timely manner at the request of the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) . The purpose of those exams is to provide accurate medical information, clinical evidence, and diagnosis when requested to the VBA for the establishment of a rating decision about a veteran or family member entitlement/ or not entitlement to VA monetary benefits. The Compensation and Pension service is also responsible for conducting Environmental Registry examinations.

Duties included but are not limited to:

• Collect and report medical information following established protocols (DBQ, Medical opinions, Environmental Registry Examinations)
• Conduct examinations using the disability criteria and elements, including completion of any requested electronic examination at CAPRI
• Compensation and Pension Record Interchange worksheets and or Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQ's)
• Perform VA primarily Face to Face exams and Acceptable Clinical Evidence ( ACE) exams. Virtual Care examinations may be conducted as necessary
• Order any required test and procedures to establish diagnosis for rating purposes
• Review and document test results (laboratories, x-rays and others) prior to release the examination report. Notify the primary provider and the veteran regarding any abnormal report
• Provide and accurate diagnosis based in the available evidence and examination with description of residual conditions that are at issue for the examination requested and/or suggested by veteran at the time of exam, if there is reasonably related to an existing service-connected disability or claimed condition
• Explained reasons for not providing a definite diagnosis if cannot reach one
• Maintain all the mandatory trainings and licenses
• Complete special assignments as Action Items for medical opinion in a timely manner and with requested documentation
• Participate in staff meetings, educational activities as well as other requested administrative activities, including PACT ACT programs and toxic exposure screening
• Provide clinical oversight and to participate in peer review of other C&P/Environmental Health providers through periodic chart reviews at the facility and in collaboration with VISN needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards
Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
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: Various Shifts
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $121,728 Per Year (VN 00)

VA offers a comprehensive Total Rewards .

The Compensation and Pension Service conducts quality C&P examinations in a timely manner at the request of the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) . The purpose of those exams is to provide accurate medical information, clinical evidence, and diagnosis when requested to the VBA for the establishment of a rating decision about a veteran or family member entitlement/ or not entitlement to VA monetary benefits. The Compensation and Pension service is also responsible for conducting Environmental Registry examinations.

Duties included but are not limited to:

• Collect and report medical information following established protocols (DBQ, Medical opinions, Environmental Registry Examinations)
• Conduct examinations using the disability criteria and elements, including completion of any requested electronic examination at CAPRI
• Compensation and Pension Record Interchange worksheets and or Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQ's)
• Perform VA primarily Face to Face exams and Acceptable Clinical Evidence ( ACE) exams. Virtual Care examinations may be conducted as necessary
• Order any required test and procedures to establish diagnosis for rating purposes
• Review and document test results (laboratories, x-rays and others) prior to release the examination report. Notify the primary provider and the veteran regarding any abnormal report
• Provide and accurate diagnosis based in the available evidence and examination with description of residual conditions that are at issue for the examination requested and/or suggested by veteran at the time of exam, if there is reasonably related to an existing service-connected disability or claimed condition
• Explained reasons for not providing a definite diagnosis if cannot reach one
• Maintain all the mandatory trainings and licenses
• Complete special assignments as Action Items for medical opinion in a timely manner and with requested documentation
• Participate in staff meetings, educational activities as well as other requested administrative activities, including PACT ACT programs and toxic exposure screening
• Provide clinical oversight and to participate in peer review of other C&P/Environmental Health providers through periodic chart reviews at the facility and in collaboration with VISN needs.

Work Schedule: Various Shifts
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $120,000 Per Year (VN 00)

The Medical Support Assistant (MSA) in the core unit works closely with clerks in med-surgical and psychiatric clinics at all divisions of this health care facility where Compensation and Pension (C&P) exams may be performed. The MSA follows all clinic administrative requirements and assume that they meet established standards and are completed accurately within allotted time frames for each step in the examination process. The MSA prepares paperwork for each clinic, assures that the appropriate forms are included, assures delivery prior to and pick-up after the clinic is completed. The MSA checks patients in and out and is responsible for collecting compiling and entering all required data at the time of check-out all of which must be extremely accurate.


Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 07:30am to 4:00pm (Pending agreement with Hiring Manager/s)
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Title/Functional Statement #:Medical Support Assistant Comp & Pension/PD000000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $39,294 Per Year (GS 3-5)

VA offers a comprehensive VA Physician Assistant Total Rewards.

Physician Assistant for primary care delivery to a panel of patients whose primary areas of responsibility will involve performance of, and documentation of health care delivery for veterans according to VHA and DVAHCS PC standards.

Major duties include but not limited to:

• Independently manage a panel of patients with complex, chronic care issues using evidence-based medicine and national guidelines to achieve optimal population health and effective disease management.
• Develop working relationships with interdisciplinary teams by working collaboratively to identify, analyze and coordinate internal and external resources to resolve care issues and meet the needs of the patient.
• Initiates referrals/consults to the appropriate service when indicated.
• Serves as a consultant and resource person to the Primary Care team members.
• Evaluates accreditation standards ensuring that clinical practice and program policies/procedures are in compliance with guidelines and criteria established by accrediting bodies, institutional quality measures and performance metrics.
• Provides education to patients and their families regarding the complex medical, social, and behavioral conditions, particularly for those at high risk of hospitalization, nursing home placement or recurrent emergency care with a focus on self-management and prevention based on the patient's health goals and needs.
• Monitors and documents the effectiveness of treatment interventions, achievement of institutional quality measures and performance metrics.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Various Shifts
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $120,000 Per Year (VN 00)

The Nurse Practitioner provides care and counseling of persons or in the promotion and maintenance of health and prevention of illness and injury based upon the nursing process which includes systematic data gathering, assessment, appropriate nursing judgment, and evaluation of human responses.

Major duties include but not limited to:

• Independently manage a panel of patients with complex, chronic care issues using evidence-based medicine and national guidelines to achieve optimal population health and effective disease management.
• Develop working relationships with interdisciplinary teams by working collaboratively to identify, analyze and coordinate internal and external resources to resolve care issues and meet the needs of the patient.
• Initiates referrals/consults to the appropriate service when indicated.
• Serves as a consultant and resource person to the Primary Care team members.
• Evaluates accreditation standards ensuring that clinical practice and program policies/procedures are in compliance with guidelines and criteria established by accrediting bodies, institutional quality measures and performance metrics.
• Provides education to patients and their families regarding the complex medical, social, and behavioral conditions, particularly for those at high risk of hospitalization, nursing home placement or recurrent emergency care with a focus on self-management and prevention based on the patient's health goals and needs.
• Monitors and documents the effectiveness of treatment interventions, achievement of institutional quality measures and performance metrics.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards

Work Schedule: Various Shifts
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required.

Starting at $121,728 Per Year (VN 00)

Major duties and responsibilities include:

• Performs long-range planning and development of annual training programs; reviews and evaluates all training development and evaluations for the NCO.
• Plans, integrates, and schedules workload, sets priorities, and furnishes advice and assistance as required to resolve problems and ensure efficiency of training operations.
• Defines training procedures and makes recommendations to ensure training support is effective and efficient.
• As a technical authority, formulates, coordinates and secures approval for complex training products.
• Develops and provides COR training, ratification training, statement of work/specification writing training, government contract estimate development training, on the job procurement training, and acquisition process training.
• Develops and presents contract training concepts and strategies to the DoC and promotes the total contracting vision by soliciting commitments from functional areas within VA and other government agencies and private entities.
• Provides formal feedback and periodically evaluates employee training to the appropriate supervisors.
• Responsible for pre-award and post-award functions, including price/cost analysis, negotiation, and administration for services, materials, and equipment of a wide variety and complexities to fulfill the requirements of the Network Contracting Office.

Work Schedule: Tour of Duty is 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Compressed/Flexible Schedules: Available
Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process**
Remote: This is a remote position. (Remote refers to work performed on full-time basis anywhere other than a VA facility or using VA-leased space.)
Virtual: This is not a virtual position. (Virtual refers to work performed on full-time basis using VA-leased space or at a VA facility other than the facility that hired the employee.)

**For this position, telework (up to 80% per pay period) or remote work (100% off site) may be authorized upon supervisor approval if within the local commuting distance of the advertised duty station(s).

Position Description/PD#: Contract Specialist (Training Officer)/PD22070A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
Physical Requirements: The work is sedentary in nature. There are no special physical requirements. The work is performed primarily in office areas or conference rooms and similar environments. However, it may require some traveling and visits to Government and/or contractor's facilities and other contract-related performance sites.

Starting at $86,343 Per Year (GS 12)

The major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Coordinates of patient care within the BHIP and MHC, to maximize timely access to the most appropriate level of care to include Triage, disposition, and coordination of treatment referrals to MHC BHIP from other MHBS programs, other departments across the facility, and from other VA's.
• Organizes and directs the administrative, operational, and patient care activities, along with performing and being guided by outcome evaluation data to maximize access to care and identify possible barriers to care.
• Provides clinical and consultation services including performing psycho-diagnostic and cognitive screening evaluations for Veterans, in crisis and non-crisis situations.
• Provides clinical supervision and/or consultation to various disciplines and levels of training, and may be involved in Psychology Training Program, Training Committee, and supervising trainees.
• Serves on Medical Center or Healthcare System, VISN, and/or National VA committees or task forces.
• Represents psychology on decision-making committees at the Medical Center or Healthcare System, and at professional/program community group/events and committees.
• Participates in leadership roles on local, state and national professional organizations as necessary.

Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm
Compressed/Flexible:Available, after completing at least 90 days continuous service
Telework: Available on an Ad-Hoc basis, after completing at least 90 days continuous service
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $84,826 Per Year (GS 11-13)

The Senior LPMHC is an active member of a BHIP Team, assisting with assessment and treatment of Veterans, whose primary responsibility is to provide comprehensive psychosocial assessments to assist in diagnosing mental disorder, to treat mental disorders through a variety of modalities, and provide adjunctive interventions for the treatment of medical disorders. The major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provides quality care including comprehensive psychosocial assessments and a full-range of psychological interventions, in outpatient and inpatient setting, including offering services via video-telemedicine technology as appropriate.
• Provides clinical consultation to various disciplines and levels of training, and may provide clinical supervision of LPMHC trainees.
• Serves as a consultant to other medical center staff and trainees on a wide variety of patient care issues, including assisting in their formulation of the psychological characteristics and appropriate treatment expectations regarding their patients.
• Serves on Medical Center or Healthcare System, VISN, and/or National VA committees or task forces.
• Represents LPMHC's on decision-making committees at the Medical Center or Healthcare System, and at professional/program community group/events and committees.

Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm
Compressed/Flexible:Available immediately
Telework: Available on an Ad-Hoc basis, after completing at least 90 days continuous service
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

Starting at $82,830 Per Year (GS 12)