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Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provide comfort measures and activities of daily living during clinic visits.
• Perform the following procedures: takes digital photos, performs complex- dressing changes, wound management, urostomy, ileostomy, and colostomy care, tracheal and nasopharyngeal suction, suprapubic catheter care, designated urological procedures, and specialized dermatological procedures.
• Insertion of indwelling/intermittent catheters.
• Collection of laboratory specimens (urine, blood, culture and sensitivity).
• Assist with specialized outpatient exams during gynecological, otolaryngeal and ophthalmology visits.
• Perform tonometry and visual screening acuity measurements.
• Maintain and determine an adequate supply of medications and supplies
• Administer Vaccine according to directives and facility policy. Complete request for Lipid Blood work.
• Verbalize knowledge of and demonstrate sufficient interviewing skills to elicit response from patient, identify physical needs, problems or emotional concerns that may interfere with the therapeutic treatment plan.
• Enter annual request for hemoglobin AIC level for diabetic patients Follow policies related to special screenings (suicide risk screening, and alcohol, smoking screening) as required.
• Order urine microalbumin for diabetics.
• Duties include participation in complex Mental Health procedures common to the Mental Health.
• Recognize and respond to emergency situations, anticipating emergent protocol and implementation of it and seeks assistance of the RN and or MD/NP to initiate appropriate emergency intervention as directed.
• Observe, identify and respond to the patient's needs based upon subjective symptoms reported or observed.
• Provide intense observation and reports alteration in symptoms and or conduct identified as disturbed behavior.
• Communicate effectively via phone or in person considering the veteran's mental status and receptiveness to instructions provided.
• Utilize motivational interviewing strategies when engaging in face to face or non-face to face encounters.
• Perform clinical intake, preventive medicine screening, pain education and allergy screening and document adverse react.
• Assist with patient teaching, using approved guidelines. Document on appropriate forms and/or in CPRS and refer veterans or caregiver to the social worker, dietician or other members of the team as requested.
• Determine subjective and objective symptoms the require referral to the RN or provider for intervention.

Major Duties:

• Independently conducts psychosocial assessments. Develops treatment plans in collaboration with the veteran/family and with the interdisciplinary treatment team. Incumbent must possess the skills to offer psychosocial interventions and measure outcomes of interventions.
• Incumbent has understanding of tasks and process for discharge planning from the long term care setting.
• Incumbent coordinates community-based services, including information and referral for additional services from other VA programs, other government programs and community agency programs.
• Establishes and maintains effective therapeutic relationships with veterans and their families. Incumbent works independently with patients and families experiencing a variety of psychiatric, medical and social problems utilizing individual, group and family counseling and therapy skills.
• Independently provides consultation services to other staff members regarding the psychosocial needs of veterans. Provides consultation on the impact of psychosocial problems on health care and adherence to treatment plans. Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, with people from varied backgrounds.
• Possesses general knowledge of veterans' benefits and services relating to special programs to include service connected compensation and non-service connected pension. Facilitates referrals based on veterans' needs and eligibility.
• Meets the needs of customers while still supporting VA missions. Consistently communicates and treats customers (veterans, their representatives, visitors, and all VA staff) in a courteous, tactful and respectful manner. Provides the customer with consistent information according to established policies and procedures. Handles conflict and problems in dealing with the customer constructively and appropriately.
• The incumbent will address Advance Directives and Organ Donation in accordance with the standards of their work area.
• The incumbent will participate in committee assignments, as deemed necessary by the service manager.
• The incumbent will maintain data and statistical compilations to comply with JCAHO, VA and medical center policy and procedures.
• The incumbent will assist patients and their significant others with coping and dealing with the loss and grief experiences in disability, terminal illness and death.
• The incumbent will document social work interventions and activities in patient's clinical record utilizing CPRS and ensure appropriate hand off when transferring of patient care.
• The Social Worker, under the direct supervision of an LIP. will develop an assessment of the veteran in collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team, the veteran, and family members/significant others, whenever possible.
• The Social Worker, under the close supervision of an LIP, is responsible for contributing to the development of the treatment plan and setting achievable treatment goals with the veteran, family members/significant others and other CLC clinical staff.
• The Social Worker is responsible for using the current Social Work resource file of VA and community social service programs and enhancing the content to the benefit of veterans. The Social Worker will refer the veteran to needed services.
• The Social Worker is experienced in making rapid assessments and developing crisis management plans.
• The Social Worker provides education related to VA and community resources, entitlements, Advance Directives/Living Will and will refer veterans and families/significant others to the appropriate interdisciplinary team member for identified health education needs.
• Develops treatment plans in collaboration with the veteran/family and with the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Possesses general knowledge of veterans' benefits and services relating to special programs to include service connected compensation and non-service connected pension. Facilitates referrals based on veterans' needs and eligibility.
• The incumbent will act as a consultant to other team/staff members.
• The incumbent will maintain data and statistical compilations to comply with JCAHO, VA and medical center policy and procedures.
• The incumbent will document social work interventions and activities in patient's clinical record utilizing CPRS and ensure appropriate hand off when transferring of patient care.

The position serves as a Project Engineer at an assigned Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Healthcare System. This position performs project planning, produces designs, manages designs, manages construction, and provides construction administration for Minor Construction Projects, Non-Recurring Maintenance (NRM) Projects, Station Level Projects, and Leases, including all areas and aspects(architectural, electrical, life safety, mechanical, civil, structural, etc.) at an assigned medical center and associated Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs).

The position serves as resident and program engineer consisting of the planning, design, and overseeing of major healthcare system projects; oversees Professional Architecture/Engineering (A/E) and Construction contracts to ensure the contractor is in compliance with all contractual requirements, healthcare regulations and codes, specifications and schedules are met in accordance with the government's requirements for VA owned and leased facilities.

The position provides engineering support to the assigned healthcare system and is responsible for maintaining construction specifications and drawings, maintaining technical reference library of codes, standards, and other regulations which are applicable to the engineering construction industries Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), American National Standards Institute (ANSI), and others. The position serves as a healthcare engineering advisor, engineer consultant, engineer designer, contract administrator, project manager, construction coordinator, and instructor during the design and construction of all projects assigned. The position is responsible for providing healthcare engineering support to all assigned projects. The position is responsible for performing the duties of a Contracting Officer Representative (COR) on professional design and construction projects, training service staff on technical issues and assisting the service staff on the completion of technical and administrative issues regarding infrastructure related operations of the medical facility.

The position maintains Contracting Officer Representative (COR) certification to oversee the administration of Facility Engineering Service's Architect/Engineer and Construction Contracts.


Functions or Scope of Assigned Duties:

• Performs Healthcare Planning/Design Management - The position determines the requirements for healthcare projects in relation to the needs of the Healthcare System, inclusive of the parent site, as well as off-site locations under the auspice of the Healthcare System, whether VA owned or leased.
• Manages Healthcare Design and Construction Administration - The position uses independent seasoned engineering judgment in evaluating and performing scheduling and layout of operations, inspection, and surveillance of materials, methods, and equipment used in construction.
• Performs Healthcare Construction Management and Post Project Activities - The position provides direction and guidance to the contractor for construction within the facility.
• Medical Infrastructure Planning - The position assists on the medical center construction projects, space functional changes, and associated planning with respect to medical technologies and medical-related technologies. Including site preparations for medical equipment, station level projects, non-recurring maintenance projects, and minor construction project designs.
• Regulatory Agencies - The position assists in monitoring and reporting on construction and utilities management program that allows the Veterans Health Administration to meet the requirements set by accrediting organizations.
• Network Security - The position shares responsibility in ensuring that information security issues are managed effectively for engineering databases and building automation systems.

Duties include, but may not be limited to the following:

• Providing oversight and input regarding compliance with VHA policies, directives, memos, notices, The Joint Commission (TJC) standards, recommendations by the Office of Inspector General (OIG) and Government Accountability Office (GAO) and other internal or external auditors and reviewers as appropriate.
• Collecting relevant data and making informed decisions to ensure qualified health care professionals are providing appropriate care in appropriate settings.
• Considered a subject matter expert (SME) to providers and service chiefs regarding routine and complex matters related to C&P including provider competence for the ongoing provider practice evaluation (OPPE) and focused provider practice evaluation (FPPE).
• Serves as lead specialist over a group of C&P Specialists. Responsible for assigning, monitoring, and reviewing the work performed by subordinate team members.
• Trains or arranges for the training of team members in methods and techniques of technical skills and team building and working in teams to accomplish tasks or projects.
• Maintains reference materials, project files and relevant background documents and makes available policies, procedures, and written instructions from the C&P manager.
• Serves as a first level point of contact for the offices specialists by providing high-level consultation advice and guidance and serves as a first level diffuser in difficult situations.
• Participates in policy and decision-making initiatives.
• Ensures quality assurance in the VAMC's C&P program.
• Utilizes evaluation results to make suggestions and improve organization/program performance.
• Conducts and oversees internal controls and audits.
• Serves as a consultant and provides guidance to VAMC leadership and C&P Office Specialists on all matters pertaining to the facility's C&P program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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

As a Registered Nurse, Home Based Primary Care (HBPC), you will:

Provide prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to ill and injured veterans documenting observations, assessments, and changes in patient's condition.

Develop the initial nursing care plan and updates the plan, serving as a resource person to less experienced staff and acts as a leader in establishing standardized care plans incorporating nursing diagnosis.

Include patient and family/significant other in establishing realistic, measurable goals and in planning care on a continuum. Assists staff in the process of mutual goal setting.

Demonstrate a high level of skill in providing and individualizing care for patients with various diagnoses and changing conditions, which may require specialized care.

Provide a full range of nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavior problems.

Exemplify thoroughness and clarity in documenting and reporting administrative and clinical information.

Consider diagnosis and physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and cultural needs to provide appropriate care for patients generally ranging from 17 through the geriatric years.

Meet and maintain qualification standards and functional statements of assigned grade.

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: Full Time, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Telework: May be 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
Travel: 50% of time

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

As a Registered Nurse, Home Based Primary Care (HBPC), you will:

Provide prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to ill and injured veterans documenting observations, assessments, and changes in patient's condition.

Develop the initial nursing care plan and updates the plan, serving as a resource person to less experienced staff and acts as a leader in establishing standardized care plans incorporating nursing diagnosis.

Include patient and family/significant other in establishing realistic, measurable goals and in planning care on a continuum. Assists staff in the process of mutual goal setting.

Demonstrate a high level of skill in providing and individualizing care for patients with various diagnoses and changing conditions, which may require specialized care.

Provide a full range of nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavior problems.

Exemplify thoroughness and clarity in documenting and reporting administrative and clinical information.

Consider diagnosis and physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and cultural needs to provide appropriate care for patients generally ranging from 17 through the geriatric years.

Meet and maintain qualification standards and functional statements of assigned grade.

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: Full Time, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Telework: May Be 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

The Mental Health Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner functions at the highest level of clinical practice, works independently based on their specialized training and practice experience to directly care for patients. The incumbent functions as a member of the mental health clinic team

• Assesses, plans, and provides comprehensive and therapeutic specialty psychiatric pharmacy and medical care to individual patients.
• Prescribes medications for symptoms and illnesses.
• Formulates and implements plans of care that may involve various treatment modalities, prescribing medications, consultation with other health care providers, and referrals as defined by the incumbent's individual scope of practice.
• Orders and/or performs screening and diagnostic tests and procedures (lab studies).
• Recommends appropriate follow-up to patients and staff, making referrals when necessary.
• Serves as a pharmacy mental health consultant to other health care providers and staff.
• Collaborates with other health care professionals to develop treatment protocols, standards of practice, and policies.
• Provides expert psychiatric pharmacist services for pharmacy and therapeutic committee.
• Demonstrates sustained program impact and emphasis on expansion of services and program improvement that transforms organizational culture and meets the changing needs of our service unit.
• Coordinates with external entities and referral service providers to improve quality and continuity of care. Entities include tribal programs, federal stakeholders, county programs, and the private sector.
• Demonstrates key leadership and autonomy in decision-making and project planning surrounding subject matter expertise.

Overview and purpose of the position

Work closely with service leads and business stakeholders to identify roadmap of information technology (IT) solutions and enhancements. The individual will be responsible in one of the specialties: technical support to Radiography Information System (RIS) or Laboratory Information system (EPIC Beaker) in meeting business requirements. Staff with a keen aptitude in healthcare IT will be considered and appropriate training will be provided.

Main responsibilities:

• Work closely with Reporting Officer in the approval, acquisition and implementation of IT projects.
• Resolve project issues, working with vendors and key stakeholders as required, to ensure the successful implementation of IT projects
• Oversee the planning, directing, supervising, monitoring and coordinating of vendor and department operations, including assigning work activities, projects, evaluate work processes and procedures, preparing correspondences e.g. general and special reports.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize, design, develop and implement IT application features and enhancements, ensuring that system capabilities and process requirements are aligned
• Ensure that the business-as-usual and in-scope IT systems are performing optimally, meeting SLAs and requirements of user stakeholders

Qualification Required and Area of Discipline

• Bachelor’s Degree or diploma certificate in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or other related technical disciplines.
• Degree or diploma holders of Radiography or Medical Laboratory Science with keen interest in IT are welcomed to apply
• Literacy in some Information technology disciplines such as fluency in Python and a systems language (Java, Scala, C++) and experience with Oracle database will be advantageous
• Prior working experience in healthcare industry is preferred but not compulsory
• Preferably 1-3 (Analyst) or 3-5 (Senior Analyst) years of relevant experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to learn new specialized IT software tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team in a fast-paced environment​​

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1. Job Purpose
The supervisor is required to perform the portering duties of transporting/escorting patients, and dispatching of documents, specimens, medications, blood and mortuary cases. Supervisor is also responsible for managing porters timesheets and leave forms, asset inventory and portering system.

2. Duties and Responsibilities

2.1 Primary Responsibilities and Duties (80%)

2.1.1 Transport/escort the correct patient (identify through Name and NRIC#) via wheelchairs or trolley as per the standard operating procedure set by the department.
2.1.2 Ensure patient safety and care are provided throughout the course of duty.
2.1.3 Collect and dispatch documents, specimens, medications and blood.
2.1.4 Ensure standard of hygiene set by infection control are met.
2.1.5 Conduct regular checks on the ground to ensure compliance by porters.
2.1.6 Manage the timesheets and leave forms of porters assigned.
2.1.7 Assist to attend feedback and complaints from users.

2.2 Secondary Responsibilities and Duties (20%)

2.2.1 Assist in the wheel chair and trolley inventory
2.2.2 Assist in conducting training and audits for porters
2.2.3 Assist in managing the portering system as and when required
2.2.4 Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein as assigned by.

3. Job Specification/Requirements

3.1 Qualification: Preferably diploma or higher
3.2 Experience: At least 3 years experience in supervisory level
3.3 Skills: Good communication skills and computer literate
3.4 An eye for detail and a high level of initiative.
3.5 Service oriented and customer focus.
3.6 Able to work as a team

NOTE: This multi-discipline recruitment that will result in the hiring of one of the following disciplines: Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

All Nurse Practitioner applicants should apply to posting: CBTD-12612122-25-LD

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.

The duties of the Physician Assistant include, but are not limited to:

• Independently manages a panel of patients with acute and chronic health conditions with an emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention using evidence-based practice.
• Collaborates with patients, families, and the health care team to develop and implement treatment plans and evaluate health outcomes.
• Demonstrates critical thinking in assessing and managing complex clinical situations.
• Working collaboratively with other PACT and HBPC members.
• Participates effectively in team meetings and treatment planning conferences and collaborates with IDT members in a manner that enhances coordination of comprehensive Veteran-centered care.
• Assist as requested with clinical procedures.
• Act as the focal point of the designated outpatient clinic by being the contact person for all other consultant-specialty services regarding patient care.
• Initiate effective actions in emergencies.
• Manage prescriptions for assigned patients.
• Work effectively and make appropriate requests for assistance from collaborating physician as appropriate.
• Perform appropriate evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment of patients within HBPC.
• Orders diagnostic tests and discriminates between normal/abnormal findings and makes appropriate treatment decisions based on available information.
• Responsible for timely completion of all clinical charting and documentation required by the medical Center or healthcare system, as appropriate.
• Involved in performance improvement and quality assurance initiatives.
• Should be a forward-thinking provider who embraces Veteran-centered geriatrics, palliative, and hospice care delivery.
• Initiates referrals and consults to specialty services.
• Provides education to patients and their families. Assesses and adjusts the plan of care as needed to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Exemplifies the ICARE core values of-Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence.

• This position is a Bargaining Unit position.
• Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50 (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held.
• This position is in the Excepted Service.
• The salary is based on the grade and step approved for the selected candidate.

Conducts limited analyses to develop required data and information for reporting purposes; and drafts brief factual administrative reports. Prepares documents needed to process budget estimates. Drafts reports that detail the purposes for which funds were obligated and expended. Performs preliminary analyses of budget requests, and compiles data to be used for forecasting obligations. Receives, screens, and recommends approval of annual budget estimates. Gathers, extracts, reviews, verifies, and consolidates a variety of narrative information and statistical data needed in the formulation and presentation of budget requests (e.g., estimates of the funding needs of Groups or overall agency requirements). Identifies and analyzes trends in the receipt, obligation, or expenditure of funds to help ensure that objectives of the annual financial plan are being met on a timely basis; and that funds are available and being properly and effectively used to support program objectives.

Conducts limited studies and analyses to develop required data and information for reporting purposes; and prepares administrative reports. Reviews short-range budgetary and program requirements to assure their conformance with established agency policies and the intent of Congress. Evaluates operating plans for reasonableness of workload, obligations, and outlay data. Insures that monthly and yearly trends are reflected in the operating plan and recommends any necessary adjustments.

Prepares documents needed to process budget estimates. Writes reports that detail the purposes for which funds were obligated and expended. Performs analyses of budget requests, prepares justification statements, and compiles data to be used for forecasting obligations. Reviews, edits,
and consolidates annual budget estimates for assigned organizations and programs into a single budget request. Identifies and analyzes trends in the receipt, obligation, or expenditure of funds to ensure that objectives of the annual financial plan are being met on a timely basis; and that funds are available and being properly and effectively used to support program objectives.

Develops proposed budgetary and procedural guidance (i.e., format for budget estimates) for issuance to the organizations. Develop summary charts providing a synopsis of the facility's budget request and highlights issues with pertinent background information so that effective budget decisions can be made. Participates in the fund distribution process and controls and reviews assigned areas at the planning, apportionment and allotment stages. Assists in the preparation of instructions pertaining to format, content, and underlying policy assumptions for facility preparation and submission of monthly budget operating plans. Reviews operating plans for conformation with established policies, plans, and objectives. Evaluates operating plans for reasonableness of workload, obligations, and outlay data. Insures that monthly and yearly trends are reflected in the operating plan and recommends any necessary adjustments. Reviews actual obligations, outlays, and workload levels to highlight potential operating and financial problems. Takes appropriate action when necessary.

Performs other related duties as assigned

Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.

Work Schedule: M-F, 8 am - 4:30pm
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.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Budget Analyst/PD55987A, PD55985A, and PD55986A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

• Receives patients and visitors as a receptionist for the Ambulatory Care Department
• Answers questions and directs outpatient visitors to appropriate clinical locations
• Maintains the appointment system using automated systems
• Maintain Medical Records, keep current by updating addresses, location of resident and telephone numbers when indicated
• Maintains and adheres to confidentiality of Medical Records and communication with patient in accordance with the Privacy Act, HIPAA, and IHS Standards.
• Receives and direct calls to appropriate personnel of the Ambulatory Care department
• Maintains cleanliness of the reception are and the Unit in general
• Types, copies and distribute unit correspondence and memos.

Duties of the Nurse Manager (NM) include, but are not limited to:

• designated first-line supervisory authority and is responsible and accountable for the operation of their assigned units
• provides coverage for other NMs as needed
• responsible and accountable for the direction and supervision of specific orientation, training, development of staff, and evaluation of individual staff performance
• influence care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team to remove barriers and implement new evidence-based cutting-edge programs/processes
• adhere to ethical principles in decision-making, fostering accountability at personal, organizational, and staff levels
• equip staff with tools for culturally competent care and promotes a culture of accountability for high-quality, cost-effective outcomes
• cultivate alliances across the care continuum, building trust through active listening, engagement, and emotional intelligence
• contributes to the development of care delivery models and environmental design, ensuring evidence-based, accessible, affordable, and equitable patient care
• ensures compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards
• aligns nursing/clinical objectives with organizational strategic outcomes, participating in strategy planning and execution
• maintains knowledge and ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards, Directives, policies, and standard operating procedures (SOP)
• provides peers with informal constructive feedback for improvement
• supports colleagues and other nurses through knowledge sharing to provide safe, quality nursing care
• fosters a safe and supportive environment conducive to the professional development of healthcare professionals
• partners with others to effect change and produce optimal outcomes and evaluates outcomes of evidence-based decisions and practice changes for individuals, groups, and populations
• responsible for the documented outcomes at the program or service level; program or service level outcomes must be broad and complex and can be demonstrated at any organizational level within a facility.

VA Careers - Physical Therapy: https://youtube.com/embed/Gi2hoFqIoqY

Major duties include but are not limited to:

• Specialized clinical experience in management of a variety of orthopedic patients and demonstrates expertise in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating treatment programs for orthopedic patients with complex medical/surgical conditions. Provides feedback and instruction to all associated health care team members and students.
• Demonstrates a full professional and current understanding of the theories of physical therapy treatment and their proper application, particularly those specialized techniques related to orthopedic patients.
• Incumbent has advanced skills to perform and interpret specialized evaluative procedures and tests in evaluating the treatment outcomes in the assigned area. This clinical specialist has advanced training in specialized technology related to the assigned area of practice.
• Incumbent's evaluation includes a medical history and interpretation of the appropriate tests and measurements performed. Tests are frequently complex and may need to be adapted because of multiple physical, cognitive and emotional disabilities.
• Utilizes evaluation data to plan and implement comprehensive specialized patient treatment programs, immediately involving patient in the goals setting and treatment processes as feasible. Incumbent modifies treatment plan according to evaluative findings on an ongoing basis to meet short and long term goals.
• Exercises the highest degree of independence and professional judgment in planning and carrying out treatment programs to meet complex treatment objectives for the orthopedic population.
• Exercises originality in solving problems not covered by these guides, making innovative adaptations and modifications of treatment plans and procedures in order to meet the complex and highly varying needs of orthopedic patients, and guides, evaluates, and advises all other health care team members and students in this regard for patients with complex medical/surgical conditions.
• Involves the patient, family, significant others, and pertinent health care staff in the treatment process by ongoing communication through demonstration, instruction, team conferences, and chart documentation as
  appropriate to each patient's treatment goals.
• Assesses patient's learning needs, and plans and implements appropriate patient education programs, involving the patient, family, and significant others in the instructional process.
• Provides instruction to patient and family in these areas as appropriate to their roles and level of understanding.
• Other duties as assigned.

NOTE: This is a multi-discipline recruitment that will result in the hiring of one of the following disciplines: Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

All Physician Assistant applicants should apply to posting: CBTD-12612125-25-TLW

This Nurse Practitioner position is located in Home Based Primary Care at the VA Manchester location. This position is full-time at 40 hours per week.

Included but not limited to:

• Independently manages a panel of patients with acute and chronic health conditions with an emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention using evidence-based practice.
• Collaborates with patients, families, and the health care team to develop and implement treatment plans and evaluate health outcomes.
• Demonstrates critical thinking in assessing and managing complex clinical situations.
• Working collaboratively with other PACT and HBPC members.
• Participates effectively in team meetings and treatment planning conferences and collaborates with IDT members in a manner that enhances coordination of comprehensive Veteran-centered care.
• Assist as requested with clinical procedures.
• Act as the focal point of the designated outpatient clinic by being the contact person for all other consultant-specialty services regarding patient care.
• Initiate effective actions in emergencies.
• Manage prescriptions for assigned patients.
• Work effectively and make appropriate requests for assistance from collaborating physician as appropriate.
• Perform appropriate evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment of patients within HBPC.
• Orders diagnostic tests and discriminates between normal/abnormal findings and makes appropriate treatment decisions based on available information.
• Responsible for timely completion of all clinical charting and documentation required by the medical Center or healthcare system, as appropriate.
• Involved in performance improvement and quality assurance initiatives.
• Should be a forward-thinking provider who embraces Veteran-centered geriatrics, palliative, and hospice care delivery.
• Initiates referrals and consults to specialty services.
• Provides education to patients and their families. Assesses and adjusts the plan of care as needed to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Exemplifies the ICARE core values of-Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence.

• This is a Bargaining Unit Position
• This position is in the Excepted Service
• This position is covered by a special rate.
• Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held.