Total 2,264 Others job vacancies in Dayton Children's - Main Campus

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Supervision of Optometrist, Ophthalmologist, Health Technicians, and other staff as required.
• Responsible for Optometry service evaluation of proficiency and competency reviews using techniques of direct observation and chart reviews.
• Participation in peer review and quality improvement activities is required to ensure quality of patient care consistent with VA regulations and Joint Commission standards.
• Member of several standing committees including, but not limited to the Medical Records Committee, Operating Room Committee, Facility Surgical Workgroup and Surgical Service Morbidity and Mortality Committee.
• Provide comprehensive eye care services as well as follow-up care of existing conditions and management of emergency conditions.
• Examination of the human eye to diagnose and treat abnormal conditions of the human eye or adnexa.
• Prescribing of lenses, devices containing lenses, prisms, contact lenses, orthotics, vision training, pharmaceutical agents, and prosthetic devices to correct, relieve or treat defects or abnormal conditions or the human eye or its adnexa.
• Education of patients, residents, students, and medical staff regarding ocular anomalies, ocular disease, and sight conservation.
• Participate in the clinical supervision of optometry residents and student externs if available.
• Functions as a coordinator between the other attending physicians/ team members.
• Establish and maintain relations with other key services to include Surgery and Medicine Services, Primary Care, Prosthetics, Nursing, Social Work, and Radiology.
• Responsible for coordination between the Asst. Chief of Staff and rotating Residents and relevant staff.
• Develop and provide medical education/counseling of patients and their families with a focus on delivery of evidence based, outcomes focused, veteran centric care.
• Promote contemporary patient care programs for eye clinic and surgery patients and periodically review and update them based upon current and/or new, broadly accepted concepts.
• Ensure consult triage and clinic access meets standards established by the Group Practice Manager, National Surgery Office, and VHA.
• Accountable for performance, behavior and training of all members in the Section, including on-time completion of annual performance evaluations

Duties

Social Worker (Program Coordinator) Rehabilitation Treatment Program: The Social Worker Coordinator Lead Transition Coordinator (LTC) is a Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (MH RRTP) Lead whose primary responsibilities are to provide clinical evidence-based services and interventions; program development; caregiver, Veteran, and staff education; community outreach; resource development; continuous quality improvement activities; and evaluation/consultation. In addition, the incumbent must be a skilled communicator capable of developing effective partnerships with local, state, and federal agencies as well as nongovernmental organizations. The incumbent is administratively responsible for the clinical and daily operations of the MH RRTP, including the screening and admissions process and clinical functions, including discharge planning, care coordination, and daily programming. The LTC coordinates admissions for Veterans requesting admission into the MH RRTP and collaborates with the MH RRTP Screening Board regarding pending consults. The LTC utilizes the screening to identify emotional, social, and environmental strengths and problems related to diagnosis, illness, treatment, and/or life situation to assist with determination of which MH RRTP program best meets Veterans' needs. The incumbent performs specialized MH RRTP screenings that are based on American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria. Veterans present with a wide variety of healthcare and psychosocial needs including substance use, medical issues mental health issues, homelessness,
and legal involvement.

Senior Social Worker PTSD Clinical Team (PCT): Independently performs case finding functions and outreach, identifying and screening patients for psychosocial needs. Provides evidence-based treatments for PTSD and co-occurring conditions to include Substance Use Disorders. Independently conducts psychosocial assessments including standardized evaluation for PTSD. Develops treatment plans in collaboration with the veteran/family and with the interdisciplinary treatment team. Engages in measurement-based care to facilitate optimal treatment outcomes. Possesses the skills to offer psychosocial interventions and to measure outcomes of interventions. Provides appropriate services via telehealth. Provide clinical services including, but not limited to, assessment, individual and group therapy, psychoeducation, and case management services to veterans in the Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Military Sexual Trauma Programs at the Dayton VAMC. Coordinates community-based services, including information and referral for additional services from other VA programs, other government programs, and community agency programs. Has knowledge of Veterans community programs and resources and interact not only with the Veteran but also with family and significant others, when indicated, interdisciplinary team members, other VA staff, and community organizations and social service agencies. Independently identifies high-risk patients and provides case management services. Provides crisis intervention services, seeking to address the cause as well as the presenting complaint, coordinates family conferences and serves as liaison to family members. Establishes and maintains effective therapeutic relationships with veterans and their families. Independently works with patients and families who are 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 regarding the psychosocial needs of veterans and the impact of psychosocial problems on health care and adherence to treatment plan. Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, with people from varied backgrounds.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am -4:30pm; Sunday-Thursday, 9:00 am- 6:30 pm Tour preference will be discussed during the interview process
Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases.
Telework: Ad-Hoc

The Inventory Management Specialist duties include, but are not limited to:

• Ensures equipment accountability and appropriately managed, assigned and monitored.
• Schedules and conducts physical inventories.
• Maintains accountable property and receipt documents.
• Develops and supports the creation of acquisition strategies and standardization initiatives to acquire and purchase durable medical equipment.
• Analyzes data impacting procurement decisions.
• Conducts market research on product pricing and performance.
• Researches and conducts analysis of potential cost savings, efficiencies and process improvements using quantitative analysis and historical usage patterns.
• Utilizes performance measures to conduct forecasting and quantitative analysis.
• Identifies and rectifies asset management issues.
• Conducts short, mid and long-term advanced planning for non-expendable assets.
• Utilizes inventory principles, standard, and non-standard methodologies, and concepts to determine need to intervene in the supply system.
• Analyzes and advises on equipment purchase recommendations.
• Initiates and reviews reports for lost, damaged, or stolen property.
• Researches alternative sources for equipment procurement.
• Disposes of surplus or excess property.
• Coordinates final disposition of non-expendable assets.
• Participates in facility strategic planning.
• Advises and informs stakeholders concerning the management, control and accountability of equipment in use.
• Trains and assists on equipment acquisition, disposal, scanning and tracking of equipment.
• Assists customers in the creation of performance work statements for equipment procurements.
• Maintains equipment inventory lists.
• Ensures accuracy of all personal property records and property documents.
• Manages and controls all inventory transactions for non-expendable medical equipment requests and transactions.
• Maintains inventory management and control of non-expendable assets.
• Utilizes automated property management systems to manage facility property accountability program, create equipment records, research discrepancies, conduct inventories, bar code equipment and manage turned in excess property.
• Researches and develops solutions to complex problems.
• Traces sequences of inventory management transactions to resolve questions.
• Recommends actions to eliminate problems involved in delivering services to inventory customers or in implementing policies.
• Manages the property management program and determines the means and methods to resolve issues and improve operations.
• Formulates improved inventory management procedures and practices.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• mowing grass and clipping hedges, shrubs and other plants using hand or self-propelled mowing and clipping equipment.
• digging ditches, holes, and trenches using pick and shovel.
• filling and tamping earth.
• shoveling dirt and waste material into wheelbarrows or containers.
• loading and unloading trucks and other conveyances.
• removing snow and ice from steps, sidewalks, and building entrances using shovels, snow blowers, and power brooms.
• applying de-icing materials by hand or with spreaders as directed for ice control.
• performs other related work assignments as directed.

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available. Applications will remain on file until September 30, 2025.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Major duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provides clinical instructions for physics, dosimetry, radiation therapists and other clinical staff as assigned.
• Responsible for providing all services in an efficient, high-quality, cost-effective manner within budget allocation.
• Works with the Chief, Radiation Oncology and Chief, Therapeutic and Diagnostic Imaging Service and other staff as appropriate, supports operations issues/problems resolution in a logical, step wise fashion.
• Participates in a forum in which staff identifies, communicates, and resolves issues related to Radiation Oncology Section, Medical Center ancillary and support operations, and VISN-wide mandates.
• Responsible for implementing the goal of improving care for patients within the Medical Center and VISN.
• Has basic understanding of managed care practices, including health care finance, billing, coding and documentation.
• Knowledge, ability and willingness to use and promote the dissemination among clinical staff of current automated technology for Health Information Management Sections (HIMS), patient data tracking, patient orders, etc.
• Participates in local administrative, management, quality assurance, and other assignments, meetings, or committees.
• Provides direct patient care as a consultant in outpatient clinics and/or inpatient wards and will participate in the Radiation Oncology Section on call schedule.
• Participates in regular peer review activities.
• Maintains patient records and files. Follows HIPPA guidelines regarding patient information.
• Ensures timely completion of daily clinic notes with accurate documentation and coding of services rendered.
• Practices radiation safety to reduce exposure to patients, staff, and self, in compliance with department and VA radiation safety procedures to maintain occupational exposures "as low as reasonably achievable" (ALARA).
• Provides patients with accurate and compassionate treatment.
• Follows established safety practices and reports as promptly as possible to unsafe conditions, unsafe practices or any occupational illness or injury sustained. Adheres to all safety and health standards regulations, work practices and uses proper protective equipment as required.
• Participates in quality assurance (QA) activities to include and provide data collection, data analysis, and trends and reports on changes based on data collection.
• Other duties as assigned.

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available. Applications will remain on file until September 30, 2025.

Major duties may include are not limited to:

• Review exam requests for appropriateness.
• Prescribe exam protocols and modify as needed for specific clinical indications.
• Provide oversight of technical image quality with feedback to technologists.
• Provide clinical oversight of medication administration, including contrast, preps and other medications relevant to the Imaging Service.
• Provide oversight and serve as resource for radiation and MRI safety.
• Provide oversight and serve as resource for infection control practices.
• Participate in various aspects of quality assurance such as peer review, protocol review, appropriateness criteria and performance improvement.
• Interpret imaging exams including relevant exam comparison and correlation with clinical information in CPRS. Generate reports that contain pertinent findings and measurements, a description of normal and abnormal structures, discussion of differential diagnoses, recommendations and impression.
• Support patient care services with reports timely to the care being delivered with the method of communication appropriate to the level of clinical importance or acuity.
• Consult with providers on various aspects of imaging such as exam selection, review of results and other support functions.
• Participate in clinical conferences such as Tumor Board and others.
• Interact with patients to obtain relevant clinical history and physical exam findings within the scope of radiology practice, provide education to patients and support, obtain informed consent, issue disclosures when appropriate, document in CPRS, enter orders in CPRS, and other aspects of physician practice.
• Other duties as assigned.

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

Duties includes but are not limited to:

• Participates in the implementation and maintenance of the Medical Center Patient Safety Improvement Program.
• Assures that patient privacy is respected in the Patient Safety process.
• Reviews analyzed data to identify and report potential deficiencies in process, product or structure.
• Ensures that staff assigned to a Root Cause Analysis team receive the education and resources needed for the process.
• Examines and interprets standards of the profession. Assumes a leadership role in fostering accountability in others for professional practice, performance improvement and improvement of patient care.
• Facilitates Root Cause Analysis and HFMEAs in accordance with established procedures.
• Establishes and maintains effective collegial relationships with all levels of staff while serving as a consultant for patient safety issues.

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Duties include, but are not limited to:

• initiating and carrying out a variety of administrative and technical duties in support of community care referral management
• providing administrative coordination of patient care, appointments, and logistical factors associated with direct patient care, inpatient and outpatient, related to the coordination of care between the VAMC and outside facilities, both VA and non-VA
• typing, filing, data entry, scheduling appointments and tests
• ensuring transfer of medical records from and to the VAMC and other facilities
• ordering office supplies and necessary forms
• scheduling patients' appointments and/or consults
• tracking patients' appointment status in the community and maintaining spreadsheets to validate data tracking
• making follow-up (post-care) calls on a daily basis
• completing electronic forms for cost estimate/payment of community medical care by the VA
• verifying and updating demographics and insurance information
• researching and maintaining an updated database of community medical services to assist Veterans with locating medical care in the community
• assisting with processing all emergent and non- emergent consults for medical care in the community
• contributing in team huddles and team meetings to manage and plan patient care
• setting priorities and deadlines
• adjusting the flow and sequencing of the work to meet team and patient needs
• reinforcing the plan of care and self- help solutions and entering appropriate information into the electronic record
• monitoring pre- appointment requirements to assure readiness for patient visit/procedure (e.g. X-ray, lab work)
• participating and providing input in problem-solving on operational issues or procedures in team meetings
• performing administrative follow-up actions; independently following up on team huddles by sharing information and collaborating with the medical team to assure continuity of care
• educating providers about shared patients (those who receive their care at multiple VAs or those who have care in the community) and bringing to the attention of the provider
• providing information and assistance and acting upon multifaceted administrative matters in the Veterans' and other stakeholders' interest

Major duties include but not limited to:

• Accountable for the 24/7 operation of their assigned units and provides coverage for other Nurse Managers as needed.
• Responsible and accountable for the direction and supervision of specific orientation, training, development of staff, and evaluation of individual staff performance.
• Function as a role model, educator, practitioner, and supervisor providing leadership to the team.
• Enhance 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.
• Ensures compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

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
CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Admit, evaluate, diagnose and treat (surgically or medically).
• Provide consultation to patients presenting with medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system, adrenal gland to include endoscopic, percutaneous, and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.
• May provide care to patients in the intensive care setting in conformance with unit policies.
• Assess, stabilize, and determine disposition of patients with emergent conditions consistent with medical staff policy regarding emergency and consultative call services.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

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
CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

Position Summary:

• Orthopedists' responsibilities include being able to admit, work-up, and treat either surgical or medical patients presenting with illness or injuries of the musculoskeletal systems.

• Orthopedists are responsible for providing the patient with risks, benefits and alternative treatments and securing the informed consent of the patient/family needed before conducting invasive procedures.

• Evaluates the patient to assess any changes in the physical status, lab values and vital signs of the patient prior to surgery. Appropriate notes are written in the patient's medical records, times, dates, and signed.

• Provides inpatient and outpatient consultations and pre-operative patient and Operating Room evaluations.

• Work effectively with patients, families, co-workers, and other health care professionals treating them with respect and dignity.

• The Orthopedists provide patient care which is appropriate to the cognitive, emotional, and chronological maturation needs of the adult and/or geriatric patient. The surgeon must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served within the Surgical Service. The Orthopedists must demonstrate the knowledge of the changes associated with aging and possess the ability to provide care based upon age-related factors as specified on the competence assessment checklist.

• Orthopedists perform minor and major surgical procedures. They are expected to use the best available procedures and perform them at or above national statistical levels.

• He/she is responsible for regular postoperative follow-up, patient teaching and wound care upon discharge orders in the chart in a timely manner.

• Participation in Quality Management activities including but not limited to monthly Mortality and Morbidity Surgical Staff Meetings.
• Participates in various hospital committees, department and hospital in-service programs and acquire CME's as required.

• Responsible for the clinical support staff to ensure quality of care is provided, oversight of clinical and operating access/utilization regarding Orthopedics.

• Expected to participate in appropriate continuing education activities as necessary and to ensure other clinical staff participates in continuing education to maintain licensure and acceptable level of technical skill.

• Familiar with and adheres to the Medical Staff Bylaws of this facility.

• Expected to be cooperative in manner with other members of the medical/dental staff to achieve the goal or providing necessary care.

• Adheres to the policies and procedures of this hospital and to ensure members of the Orthopedic staff adhere to the same guidelines.

• Chief of Orthopedics will chair a monthly or more frequent meetings attended by the member of the Orthopedics Team. The attendance is mandatory for all members.

• The Chief of Orthopedics will report all incidences of care relating to Orthopedics that he/she believes did not meet acceptable standards to the Chief of Surgery. At a minimum, these incidents will be discussed in the Surgical M&M Staff Meeting.

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Analyze and evaluate workload, productivity, work distribution, staffing patterns, and make and implement major managerial recommendations to improve the quality and productivity of the Diagnostic Radiology, Cat Scan (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Ultrasound and Interventional Radiology (IR). Will provide the same data for Nuclear Medicine and Radiation Oncology sections when requested by the IPA.
• Oversee expenditures for Diagnostic, and Interventional Radiology fund control points, monitor required records and supporting documentation for all fund control accounts in the sections.
• Evaluate compliance with all inspecting and accrediting agencies for the Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology sections, identify potential violations, and work with staff to create resolutions.
• Performs EHR and Radiology Information Systems (RIS) and PACS duties, as well as Voice Recognition administrator duties within the TDI Service and coordinates support throughout the Medical Center.
• Provides first line technical support for image transmission of display errors related to modalities, Vista interface, display workstations, and printers.
• Identifies and determines training priorities, conducts and administers training programs, develops and improves training guidance.
• Assists the Chief of TDI Service in assessment and procurement of new equipment. Identifies problems, gathers data, performs analysis, and proposes solutions to problems and barriers to establishment of an efficient, cost-effective filmless radiology environment.
• Plans, installs, test and implements PACS and related systems including application systems, networking interface software, and system administrative software.
• Defines and documents routine maintenance and downtime procedures to minimize downtime.
• Incumbent monitors one or more Local Area Network (LAN) systems for PACS, ensuring that PACs network (LAN) systems are properly designed, maintained and operated to meet local and national standards. Incumbent provides in-house technical expertise for the resolution of technical problems with LAN resources and serves as a focal point for computed imaging support within the Medical Center.
• Incumbent is responsible for the local planning, development and execution of procedures for backing up operating systems, applications, and data on the PACS network.
• In conjunction with ITOPS and HTM/BME, maintains a list of all Voice Recognition (VR) imaging devices and records network address information as required, and physical location.
• Performs daily support in VR operations. Plans, installs, tests, and implements VR systems including application systems, networking interface software, and system administrative software.
• Supports and participates in the implementation of a PACS Wide Area Network (WAN) system and applications upon its development.
• Responsible for the technical quality, quantity, and timeliness of work produced by subordinates.
• Interviews, recommends appointments, promotions, and reassignments involving candidates for positions. Hears and resolves complaints. Effects minor disciplinary measures such as counseling, admonishment, and reprimand.
• Other duties as assigned.

Major duties include but are not limited to:

• Schedule and review work activities performed in an office, including reporting and record keeping.
• Review and direct incoming documentation/inquiries and takes personal action when applicable or directs to appropriate staff as needed.
• Coordinates, collaborates, and schedules all matters concerning the Operating Room (OR).
• Maintain office compliance regarding regulations, policies, and guidelines as established.
• Identifies special equipment needs to administrative staff within surgery or SPD for arrangements and delivery on the date of surgery.
• Maintain calendar for manager, i.e. scheduling appointments.
• Collects data pertaining to the OR and provides analysis and recommendations.
• Utilizes Medical Center Policies and Memorandum dealing with case deadlines and vendor issues.
• Abstracts information from the surgical package for improving organizational performance, utilization review purposes and assisting with monitoring and evaluation of the Quality Management (QM) program.
• Receive incoming calls from patients, clients, staff, and others in need of information.
• Execute and prepare responses to routine correspondence and reports.
• Manages surgery grids, determines, and implements best practices through analysis.
• Perform office automation work on personal computer utilizing multiple programs to complete documentation.
• Utilize a range of office equipment (i.e., copier, fax, telephone, etc.).

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

Duties include but not limited to:
Draws blood from medical center inpatients and outpatients for requested laboratory tests. This includes using special drawing techniques and assuring that proper tubes are used and the correct amount of blood is drawn. Verifies the patient as the individual denoted on the request and labels all tubes with the patient's full name, full social security number, date, and time to insure proper identification. Performs blood drawing duties in a courteous manner; makes the patient feel as comfortable as possible.
Responsible for, but not limited to collecting timed specimens such as growth hormone, peak and trough drug levels, glucose and lactose tolerance specimens; instructing patients in procedures to be followed prior, during and after tests, making out schedules for a patient to follow in order to obtain the correct blood specimens at the required time; labeling arm bands and drawing cross match samples; and blood cultures; and responding, reporting, and assisting in emergency situations.

Incumbent receives requests for testing into the laboratory; verifies the accuracy and completeness of the request; interacts with hospital personnel to correct discrepancies; recognizes emergency situations and takes necessary action; establishes priorities for emergency situations and takes necessary action; establishes priorities for emergency orders; and notifies technologists of impending work.
Incumbent will distribute and balance the workload among employees in accordance with established workflow or job specialization, assure timely accomplishment of the assigned workload, and assure that each employee has enough work to keep busy. Keep in touch with the status and progress of work, and make day-to-day adjustments in accordance with established priorities, obtaining assistance from the supervisor on problems that may arise.
Incumbent possesses or develops an understanding and sensitivity of the individual needs, beliefs, and/or expectations of patients with various backgrounds. Incumbent is respectful toward patients' values and practices resulting in overall patient satisfaction and comfort level. Incumbent takes into consideration the following, on each individual patient: Incumbent will be responsible for Drug Free Workplace Program and ensuring all staff maintain their certification.


Work Schedule: Monday to Friday with rotating weekends and holidays
Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized
Telework: Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required