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The Occupational Therapist will serve as the CSP Clinical Assessor in the Caregiver Support Program with primary responsibilities to provide clinical evidence-based services and interventions; provide caregiver, Veteran and staff education on caregiver issues; engage in community outreach and resource development; continuous quality-improvement activities, and evaluation/consultation.

The CSP Clinical Assessor must demonstrate the ability to apply occupational therapy knowledge, theories, and techniques to a full range of patient populations. The incumbent uses their knowledge to complete specialized consultation on the administrative and clinical considerations of the CSP as referenced in VHA Directive 1152 (1). They apply clinical skills in the following components:

1. Sensory motor, to include sensory integration, neuromuscular and motor;
2. Cognitive integration and cognitive components;
3. Psychosocial skills and psychological components.

• The CSP Clinical Assessor assists in the day-to-day operations of the Caregiver Support Program and ensures compliance and collaboration with local facility and VA Central Office Caregiver Support Program initiatives.
• Collaborates with the other members of the CSP team in the provision of comprehensive health care services to Veterans, ensuring equity of access, service, and benefits to this population, and ensures the care provided is of the highest quality.
• Provides leadership, direction, orientation, coaching, in-service training, staff development, and continuing education programs as assigned.
• Updates program management of any potential shifting trends in workload or programmatic concerns and assists with providing recommendations to enhance program effectiveness.
• Participates in direct caregiver and Veteran wellness contacts to assess caregiver stress/burden and the development/application of directed clinical treatment interventions. Provides caregiver and family clinical interventions to facilitate the treatment of caregiver stress, psychiatric illness, emotional distress, and social needs.
• Conducts regular home visits to Veterans and Caregivers participating in the PCAFC, responds to calls from the National Caregiver Support Hotline, responds to other phone calls and general inquiries regarding the CSP, and assists with general tasks associated with the program.
• Advises and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams throughout the medical center on caregiver issues. Creates educational tools, develops programs, and implements trainings focused on specific caregiver needs/issues and providing education and in-service training to VAMC employees, Veterans, families, and caregivers.
• Serve as a consultant for navigating the complex processes caregivers, Veterans, and their families encounter when interacting with government and community agencies.
• Stays informed regarding current federal and state legislation directed at assisting caregivers to continue to provide caregiving in an environment that is safe for both themselves and the Veteran
• Provides crisis intervention services, seeking to address the cause as well as the presenting complaint, coordinates family/caregiver conferences and serves as liaison to family members and caregivers.
• Maintains familiarity and responsibility for all performance measures relating to the CSP.
• Assists the Medical Center with MISSION Act implementation, as it relates to CSP and PCAFC & PGCSS expansion
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned by the Program Coordinator as needed for the benefit of the Veteran, family, and quality of services provided

A Careers - Microbiology/Molecular Medical Technologist: https://youtube.com/embed/eSDGhIwZKdw

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Duties/Tasks:

• Performs a broad range of laboratory procedures including all testing and tasks of the medical laboratory technologist occupation. In addition, performs advanced and complex laboratory procedures; recognizes deviation from expected results; analyzes and corrects problems using scientific principles.
• Evaluates and solves problems related to collection and processing of biological specimens for analysis taking into account physiologic processes and requirements.
• Maintains and documents the optimal functioning of laboratory equipment. Uses, calibrates, identifies malfunctions, repairs, and performs preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment. Diagnoses deviations in test performance due to instrument malfunction.
• Performs and documents quality control and assurance activities and corrective actions related to test performance using statistical principles and theories of performance improvement.
• Adheres to practices and regulations governing biosafety and biosecurity in the workplace.
• Identifies discrepancies, solves problems, and presents solutions.
• Answers inquiries regarding test results, methodology, test specificity, test sensitivity, and specific factors, which influence test results. Interprets results and suggests follow-up test selection or procedures.
• Evaluates and implements new techniques and procedures in the laboratory in terms of equipment, method comparison, and establishment of reference intervalsusing statistical methods and theoretical knowledge. Interprets findings and makes recommendations.
• Incorporates principles of educational methodology in the instruction and training of new employees and students and in the laboratory's in-service/continuing education program.
• Communicates effectively and courteously while working as a healthcare team member. Provides excellent service as defined by the customer (health care providers, patients, and others). Gives direction and guidance using underlying principles of laboratory testing.
• Organizes work and sets priorities to meet deadlines.

• The department supervisor outlines assignment parameters, deadlines, and priorities and provides advice on how to proceed when unusual problems are encountered.
• The technologist plans and carries out the procedures necessary to complete the work assignment and handles problems and corrects errors in accordance with established protocols or accepted laboratory practices.
• The supervisor reviews the work reports for the technical soundness and conformity to policy and established requirements.

• Meets the needs of customers while 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.

• Performs routine budget analysis functions in assigned areas.
• Compiles factual information and quantitative data to prepare regular and ad hoc reports that present information such as the status of funds, expenditures, and obligations.
• Contributes to the preparation of budget estimates and justifications by extracting and presenting current and historical data.
• Monitors, reviews, and reconciles commitments, obligations and expenditures.
• Assures that obligations incurred and resulting expenditures of funds are in accordance with pertinent laws and regulations.

VA Careers - Physical Therapy: https://youtube.com/embed/Gi2hoFqIoqY
The Physical Therapist will serve as the CSP Clinical Assessor in the Caregiver Support Program with primary responsibilities to provide clinical evidence-based services and interventions; provide caregiver, Veteran and staff education on caregiver issues; engage in community outreach and resource development; continuous quality-improvement activities, and evaluation/consultation.

The role of the Clinical Assessor is significant to the success of a high-performing, high reliability CSP team. As a trained Physical Therapist, the Clinical Assessor not only knows how to evaluate an individual's physical and basic mental health abilities that allow them to successfully interact with the environment through various occupations (e.g., self-care, work, and leisure activities) but are also trained on how to promote prevention, remediation, and rehabilitation of acute and chronic physical and pyscho-social disfunction. In addition to the invaluable understanding of the connections between functional status and personal care services, PTs are able to contribute to whole health care planning with recommendations, for the Veteran's healthcare team to consider, that take into account services and resources that enhance Veteran's physical engagement and performance.

• The CSP Clinical Assessor assists in the day-to-day operations of the Caregiver Support Program and ensures compliance and collaboration with local facility and VA Central Office Caregiver Support Program initiatives
• Collaborates with the other members of the CSP team in the provision of comprehensive health care services to Veterans, ensuring equity of access, service, and benefits to this population, and ensures the care provided is of the highest quality.
• Provides leadership, direction, orientation, coaching, in-service training, staff development, and continuing education programs as assigned.
• Updates program management of any potential shifting trends in workload or programmatic concerns and assists with providing recommendations to enhance program effectiveness
• Serves as a liaison between the CSP staff and the Program Management regarding specific clinical issues concerning veterans and caregivers assigned to this incumbent's team
• Participates in direct caregiver and Veteran wellness contacts to assess caregiver stress/burden and the development/application of directed clinical treatment interventions. Provides caregiver and family clinical interventions to facilitate the treatment of caregiver stress, psychiatric illness, emotional distress, and social needs.
• Serves on committees, work groups, and task forces at the facility, VISN, and national level or in the community as deemed appropriate by the supervisor, Social Work Executive, or Chief of Social Work Services
• Develops and facilitates caregiver support groups and educational programs and distributes educational materials provided by VA, local, state, and national caregiver organizations.
• Serve as a consultant for navigating the complex processes caregivers, Veterans, and their families encounter when interacting with government and community agencies.
• Stays informed regarding current federal and state legislation directed at assisting caregivers to continue to provide caregiving in an environment that is safe for both themselves and the Veteran.
• Participates in caregiver support activities in the local community and state to promote and recognize the role of the caregiver and participates on state and local caregiver support committees
• Actively participates in CSP program conference calls and attend trainings offered by CSP.
• Maintains familiarity and responsibility for all performance measures relating to the CSP.
• Assists the Medical Center with MISSION Act implementation, as it relates to CSP and PCAFC & PGCSS expansion.
• Functions as a care coordinator and utilizes case management strategies to assist a caseload of Veterans and Caregivers.

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The Optometrist works as a member of a multi-disciplinary heal care team collaborating with other members of the team to provide medical care to Veterans. Major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provides comprehensive assessment, diagnostic work-up and clinic intervention, including comprehensive patient assessment, health history, physical examination and patient education to Veterans;
• Integrating eye care service with other professionals
• Ordering and evaluating diagnostic tests as appropriate, recommending treatment and/or referral;
• Works closely with both Optometry and Ophthalmology to provide eye care to Veterans;
• Interpreting diseases and conditions of the eye and adnexa and ocular manifestations of systemic disease;
• Conducting routine eye exams, prescribing glasses and also managing various ocular conditions prevalent in a hospital based eye clinic including diabetes, macular degeneration and glaucoma;
• Ordering, verifying, dispensing and adjustment of optical aids for visually impaired patients

VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU

The Caregiver Support Program (CSP) is one of the Veterans Health Administration's (VHA) most rapidly growing service areas, as a result of infrastructure modernization, programming innovation, and expansion of population-served by the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) under the MISSION Act. CSP expansion puts the VHA out front of the health care industry as a health care system pioneer-caring for the caregiver. The program goal is to not only support caregivers in their role but to also promote their health and well-being through education, therapeutic engagement, and resource and service linkage.

• Collaborates with the other members of the CSP team in the provision of comprehensive health care services to Veterans, ensuring equity of access, service, and benefits to this population, and ensures the care provided is of the highest quality.
• Provides leadership, direction, orientation, coaching, in-service training, staff development, and continuing education programs as assigned.
• Serves as a liaison between the CSP staff and the Program Management regarding specific clinical issues concerning veterans and caregivers assigned to this incumbent's team
• Updates program management of any potential shifting trends in workload or programmatic concerns and assists with providing recommendations to enhance program effectiveness.
• Serves on committees, work groups, and task forces at the facility, VISN, and national level or in the community as deemed appropriate by the supervisor, Social Work Executive, or Chief of Social Work Services.
• Develops positive, effective relationships with all CSP stakeholders including Veterans, caregivers, local, state, and federal agencies, as well as non-governmental organizations. Provides referrals to VA medical and mental health treatment and to other VA services including VA benefits, as well as community-based social services and other non-VA entitlement programs
• Actively participates in CSP program conference calls and attend trainings offered by CSP.
• Maintains familiarity and responsibility for all performance measures relating to the CSP.
• Functions as a care coordinator and utilizes case management strategies to assist a caseload of Veterans and Caregiver
• This position is eligible for telework and does require travel.

• Develops, prioritizes and adjusts plans, schedules, milestones, deliverables, and resources in response to changing needs and competing priorities.
• Evaluates and provides recommendations on new database technologies and architectures.
• Develops new SAP FIORI and FIORI Elements programs or modify existing applications and recommend solutions for assigned projects related to Systems Applications and Products (SAP) S-4 HANA financial systems.
• Prepares and delivers formal presentations and briefings to external customers to gain support for system policies and secure system input.
• Develops SAP modules and complex functions using the Advanced Business Application Programming (ABAP) programming language using the latest SAP S4 Hana software.
• Instructs or provides guidance to team members on design and project objectives involving the implementation and maintenance of the SAP financial systems.
• Conducts post-implementation evaluations of existing systems to determine performance and effectiveness and to solve potential problems.
• Prepares written applications programs and tests and implements newly developed programs.

This position is located in Reclamation's Native American and International Affairs Office (NAIAO), Commissioner's Office, Washington, DC. NAIAO serves as the focal point for development and dissemination of policy, guidance, and technical assistance used to implement Reclamation's Native American Affairs Program consistent with applicable laws and policies.

• Plans, develops, implements and measures compliance with a system of internal controls for Reclamation's Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (P.L. 93-638) program.
• Analyzes, interprets and applies standards developed by the Government Accountability Office (GAO), Office of Management and Budget, Reclamation and Department of the Interior (DOI/Departmental) internal controls and other requirements.
• Develops Reclamation policies, internal controls, best practices, guidance, and tools through collaboration and negotiation with regional P.L. 93-638 practitioners, Awarding Officials, and senior Reclamation managers.
• Reviews, assesses risks, and makes recommendations for proposed regional P.L. 93-638 awards (including amendments thereof) and programs; works with Regional 638 contracting personnel to minimize and mitigate risk in regional 638 contracts and annual funding agreements.
• Provides technical expertise to and collaborates with legal staff in DOI's Office of the Solicitor -Indian Affairs and outlying offices. Provides thorough advice and guidance on P.L. 93-638 statutory and regulatory interpretations and best practices of complex P.L. 93-638 Title I construction contracts and Tribal Self-Governance Title IV annual funding agreement terms and conditions.
• Supports and provides comprehensive policy guidance and advice and prepares issue papers (briefing papers and information documents) to Departmental leaders, other bureaus and agencies, Commissioner, Deputy Commissioners and other senior Reclamation Leadership.
• Acts as a Liaison between the Commissioner's office and regional staff on a wide range of complex and sensitive topics relating to Reclamation's Native American Affairs Program.
• Conducts in-depth review and analysis of legislative packages and policies pertaining to Indian issues that have Reclamation-wide and Departmental-wide implications.
• Formulates, assembles and transmits written comments and oral summaries to the Commissioner, Deputy Commissioners, and other senior Reclamation managers.

As a IT Specialist (SYSADMIN/OS), you will:

• Perform a variety of work involving planning and coordinating the installation, testing, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of hardware and software systems.
• Generate and run simulation models for applications.
• Develop and present plans for integrating new server technology into existing architecture.
• Perform a variety of work involving applying analytical processes to the planning, design and implementation of new and improved information systems to meet the business requirements of customer organizations.
• Develop policies, procedures, and strategies that ensure optimization and integration in the installation, configuration, and maintenance of the operating environment.
• Plan and coordinate BPA-wide implementation of process improvement methods and concepts to improve the quality of software products.
• Develop BPA-wide procedures for responding to new threats to systems confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The duties of this position include but are not limited to the following:
Assists the Chief, Health Information Management (CHIM) and the HIM Department in identifying and setting short and long-range goals, program objectives, and tasks to meet the mission and vision of the VAMC.

Provides subject matter expertise to Service Line Leaders, and medical center staff. Interprets and applies The Joint Commission (TJC) standards, VHA regulations and medical-legal requirements; current federal codes pertinent to health records; VHA policy memoranda, directives, handbooks and program guides pertinent to health information management; medical coding (ICD, CPT, HCPCS) and reimbursement methodologies; medical and procedural terminology; anatomy and physiology; regulations governing confidentiality of health records; release of information laws and statutes; and all policies/procedures pertaining to VHA health records.

Provides training for HIM, clinical and administrative staff on HIM topics. Designs and performs quality improvement projects regarding HIM issues. Assists the CHIM in preparing and conducting various presentations.

Keeps current on emerging issues and trends in the HIM field, including process improvement initiatives, the electronic health record (EHR), coding and computer­-assisted coding, the revenue cycle, release of information and privacy issues, records management, medical speech recognition, transcription and data entry, and health information exchange. Keeps HIM and clinical staff abreast of changing technology in electronic systems used to collect, process, code, protect and store health information. Participates in various VAMC, VISN and national committees requiring HIM subject matter expertise.

Performs audits and analyses, preparing and presenting findings and recommendations to the CHIM, Service Line Leaders and medical staff. Assures the accuracy and timeliness of the capturing of patient services charges (workload) in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. Reviews, analyzes and reports HIM performance monitors. Advises Principal Investigators and other clinical staff on methodologies related to retrieval of health care data for specific studies. Performs data retrieval for special studies as needed.

Utilizes advanced knowledge of VHA data sources, such as VHA Support Service Center (VSSC) and the Corporate Data Warehouse (CDW), to complete analyses of VA Medical Center data. Analyzes and evaluates on a quantitative basis, the effectiveness of the HIM program and operations in meeting established goals and objectives. Analyzes program performance data to identify areas needing improvement.

May review and test HIM related software patches; test and troubleshooting EHR menu options and functional issues when HIM users report application errors; perform equipment needs analysis for new or replacement equipment and/or equipment
repair; submit work orders or Remedy tickets for correction to HIM software errors. Is the facility expert for software and computer applications related to HIM to provide technical assistance to HIM staff (e.g., coding, ROI, dictation, and medical speech recognition software).

Serves as point of contact for health record corrections to ensure documentation accurately reflects care delivered and reported. Documentation corrections may consist of retracting erroneous notes, re-titling notes, assigning notes to or removing from consult requests. Collaborates on improperly identified documents with clinicians, Clinical Applications Coordinators (CACs) and others who report problems. Reassigns, rescinds, and removes documents when they have been entered or uploaded incorrectly.

Work Schedule: 07:30am-4:00pm PST
Remote: This is a remote position.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

The incumbent performs filing/retrieval and clerical duties associated with retention, maintenance, disposition, guardianship, and control of administrative and medical records in both terminal digital and alphabetical file systems.

• Performs administrative and medical document scanning in CPRS, utilizing CPRS, Imaging Capture and Imaging Display to view documents.
• Reviews all incoming documents for patient identification to aid in timely input of scanned documents and assures compliance with documentation requirements including complete signature.
• Conducts quality assurance on 100% of all documentation for readability, clarity and position.
• Arranges records for storage/reference, scheduled disposition, and retrieval.
• Assists with records retrieval for record retirement and preparation for shipment, and assist with record management program.
• Open and sorts incoming mail.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

At the entry level of this position, you will:

• Perform pre-award and post award functions involving specialized procurements.
• Prepare and issue solicitation documents.
• Perform simplified acquisition, sealed bidding, and/or negotiation methods to procure supplies, services, construction, and/or laboratory services.
• Administer and close out contracts.

When entering a Federal job at a grade level lower than the highest promotion potential level, you may be promoted to more complex duties and work more independently, as your career progresses.  NOTE:  Career ladder promotions are not automatic, and all eligibility and qualifications requirements must be met in order to progress to the next grade level.

You will spend 100% of your work time on contracts, grants/cooperative agreements, and/or interagency agreements.

One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.

Major Duties include but not limited to:
Police Operations Oversight & Improvements 25%

• Developing, modifying, and implementing programs and systems to ensure efficient execution of police operations
• Conduct site visits, tracks and assess police program operations and performance within the VISN
• Performs focused reviews of police reports to identify trends and ensure the reports are legally and technically sound
• Conducts program pre-assessments of Medical Center/Healthcare System police programs
• Provides SME level input to prepare recommendations for Police Chiefs, Medical Center and Network Directors regarding deficiencies and best practices in all areas
• Assists in the coordination, preparation, and staffing of special purpose visits from dignitaries and high-ranking government representatives
• Functions as the primary VA Law enforcement and security liaison and oversight representative of the VHA Office of the Senior Security Officer

• Participates in studies, surveys, and inspections designed to determine the effectiveness and adequacy of the VHA physical security program
• Formulates methodologies and strategies for implementing physical security reviews to ensure compliance with security objectives, policies, and procedures
• Reviews the designs, plans, and specifications for new security systems and current system upgrades
• Serves as the VISN expert on the Interagency Security Committee's Risk Management Process and how it applies to the VHA facilities
• Assist in developing the VISN internal risk assessment methodology and will maintain records related to the conduct of risk assessments

• Acts as the Network level expert on law enforcement and security matters affecting facilities with the VISN
• Assist in developing VISN and local policies and implements correct procedures to alleviate security problems with access control, surveillance systems and technical equipment, and employee training programs
• Monitors field-based actions to ensure that the VA Integrated Operations center's (VAIOC) goal of reporting serious incidents within the department level established policies
• Reviews, evaluates and recommends policy on police equipment, computer software, physical security measures, and crime preventive initiatives

• Assists the VISN &VHA Senior Security Officer in regular examinations or studies of programs and staff performance to identify and report operating conditions and police misconduct that have actual or potential adverse effects upon VA objectives and reputation; reflect inadequate standards of police service employee behavior, integrity, and adequacy; indicate lack of compliance with policies and regulations; and/or involve lapses or abuses of authority
• Prepares reports based on analysis and evaluation of evidence
• Assures that each investigative file is properly secured and maintained n a current basis

The duties are developmental in nature leading to the full performance GS-12 grade level. Duties at the GS-12 grade level:

• Provides oversight, monitoring, support, and guidance for financial activity involving real property and Working Capital Fund for Reclamation headquarters and regional offices.
• Evaluates software new releases, enhancements, and existing features by conducting tests and documenting results.
• Supports development and implementation oversight programs for land related transactions.
• Regularly interacts with headquarters and regional staff to provide timely and accurate information.
• Builds and maintains effective relationships with other employees, customers, and stakeholders.
• Evaluates financial systems for effectiveness of internal controls and integrity of the organizational financial information.
• Analyzes and records accounting transactions and detail records to ensure the accuracy of the accounting system as it relates to the general ledger and generally accepted accounting principles.
• Reviews and contributes to revisions pertaining to, but not limited to, directives and standards, policy, business process memos, guides, and regulations.
• Presents information that demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of accounting theories, practices, methods, and techniques.

• Performs clerical and administrative work in support of the office/organization. Incumbent acts as office manager for HQ AMC/CS ensuring all administrative practices and procedures used by action officers and administrative personnel in 21 directorates are consistent with those of the organization.
• Reviews and processes incoming and outgoing correspondence, reports, and other material submitted from the 21 directorates for the Chief of Staff's signature. Uses multiple office automation software with varied functions to produce a wide range of documents with complex formats, such as graphics or tables within text, revising databases or spreadsheets.
• Maintains the Chief of Staff calendar, coordinates meeting arrangements, and schedules meeting and/or conferences including those involving staff from outside the immediate office. Independently notes and follows up on commitments made at meetings and conferences by staff members.
• Receives telephone calls, greets visitors and ascertains the nature of the calls or visits, screening those that can be handled without supervisor's help. Based upon detailed knowledge of the HQ AMC staff organization and its programs and directorates, determines appropriate action.