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

Major Duties, include but are not limited to:

• Conducts comprehensive patient examinations to identify rehabilitation problems and establish treatment goals utilizing the most recent evidence based Physical Therapy practice.
• Conducts examinations, treatment planning and interventions, documentation, and follow-up evaluations within PT and specialty clinics, but may also support inpatient/acute care, HBPC, outpatient, and other settings prn.
• Performs examination, treatment planning and intervention, and documentation as needed for support personnel and any assigned Staff PT and residents.
• May work with patients from a wide range of ages and backgrounds to apply knowledge of the anatomical, biological, physical, cognitive, psychological, and psychosocial changes that occur with aging clients, including disease and disability, and the effects of inactivity on these changes, including the interpretation of examination findings and appropriate intervention plans for aging individuals, familiarity with medications commonly prescribed for older adults, drug interactions and factors to consider when providing physical therapy interventions to older adults, indications and contraindications for risks of restraints, alternatives to physical restraints use that are safe and least restrictive, and assessing elderly clients for positioning device, enabling devices, environmental adaptation, and caregiver intervention with regards to risk reduction.
• Demonstrates ongoing competence in the examination and treatment of patients in the following areas:

• Demonstrates and maintains full competency in the use, pre-cleaning and/or reprocessing of reusable medical equipment. Must ensure that the appropriate Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and manufacturer's instructions are followed for any step the use of RME (pre-cleaning, reprocessing, disinfection, sterilization, maintenance) in which the employee involved.
• Demonstrates competence in the appropriate selection of functional outcome measures, as related to patient management in geriatrics.
• Maintains timely data input utilizing care plans, initial assessments and/or specialty protocols as part of an ongoing process in coordination with other key interdisciplinary staff to provide effective patient care.
• Provides information to older adults and their caregivers about the continuum of long term care services and supports - such as community resources, home care, assisted living facilities, hospitals, nursing facilities, sub-acute care facilities, and hospice care.
• Responsible for the examination and treatment of geriatric patients referred to inpatient/outpatient PT services, often exercising professional judgment to establish appropriate discharge planning recommendations to ensure safe discharge.
• Provides in-service and clinical training programs as assigned by the Supervisor, Physical Therapy Section
• Designs, conducts, and evaluates education experiences for staff members and residents, taking a leadership role in Journal Club, and seeks educational opportunities to enhance the Physical Therapy Section, PMRS, and Medical Center.
• Establishes and maintains contact with other key staff involved in patient care via written, telephone, and personal communication on a regular basis at the Medical Center and VISN level. Develops a professional network with community partners in the care of the geriatric client.
• Develops and provides timely reports to the Supervisor, Physical Therapy Section.
• Maintains timely data input utilizing care plans, initial assessments and/or specialty protocols as part of an ongoing process in coordination with other key interdisciplinary staff to provide effective patient care.
• Represents the Physical Therapy Section and PMRS at various clinical and administrative meetings/rounds at the discretion of the Supervisor, Physical Therapy Section.

• Ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems, networks, and data through the planning, analysis, development, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of information systems security programs, policies, procedures, and tools.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate the security programs of an organization, including the implementation of security programs designed to anticipate, assess, and minimize system vulnerabilities such as intrusion detection or access authentication programs.
• Coordinate the implementation of security programs across platforms and establish vulnerability reporting criteria; enforce proper backup procedures for all system and network information; and enforce legal controls that provide protection from unauthorized access, alteration, loss, disclosure, and blocking of information.
• Identify the need for changes based on new security technologies or threats.

These major duties include, but are not limited to the following below:

• Makes recommendations concerning changes in funding and budget plans that require corresponding changes in substantive programs.
• Coordinate or conduct budget and finance assignments, advising and assisting staff offices and field stations in the application of budget and finance.
• Oversee the Financial Operations contract process from requirements gathering through to contract close-out.
• Maintains oversight for implementation of laws, directives, and regulations related to internal controls programs and procedures to ensure against vulnerable budget/finance areas.
• Conducts technical assistance reviews, surveys, and studies in preparation for analyses and recommendations on budget and finance reporting problems.
• Reviews the application of laws, regulations, decisions, and directives of other governmental bodies that affect Program Office budget and finance activities.
• Conducts reviews and audits of fund control point activities to ensure appropriate usage of funds.

• Conduct work site surveys to identify and evaluate environmental hazards and potential health hazards.
• Determine compliance with established threshold limit values (TLV), evaluating exposures, and advising on control measures and changes in work procedures or schedules to comply with established environmental and health requirements.
• Perform analysis using standard methods to determine nature and degree of toxic material present in a variety of materials such as environmental samples and industrial products
• Determine measurements to be made and methods to be used, calibrate and adapt various kinds of equipment, such as standard spectrophotometers, air sampling trains, and gas chromatographic apparatus.
• Instruct employees on proper selection, usage, and care of respirators in accordance with all applicable regulations.

• Ensure evaluation is performed properly to simultaneously protect the health of workers and meet mission requirements.
• Coordinate on-site support by arranging travel, equipment, scheduling, and funding requirements.
• Prepare detailed technical reports of survey findings with recommended corrective actions.
• Review draft technical documents for technical accuracy, and recommend revisions, as needed.
• Conduct complex and sensitive industrial hygiene and environmental health evaluations of Department of Defense (DoD) facilities and installations throughout the US and overseas.
• Anticipate, recognize, assess, and recommend methods to control occupational and environmental health hazards.

Major Duties include but not limited to:

• Directs and organizes patient flow in assigned area
• Maintains unit schedule
• Grants leave for staff
• Coordinates the provision of care
• Assists staff to fulfill performance expectations
• Leads interdisciplinary problem solving at the area and /or program level
• Mentors less experienced nurses, other RNs in expanded roles, and/or students
• Ensures that, within the scope of duties, confidential information is at all times safeguarded.

• Provides guidance and suggestions to the Chief, HIM and Assistant, Chief HIM regarding staffing needs and shortages within the ROI section.
• Ensures that release of information activities related to the development, implementation, maintenance of and adherence to privacy policies and procedures are performed and coordinated in compliance with applicable federal laws and regulations including the Privacy Act of 1974, Title 5 United States Code (U.S.C.) § 552a; Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Claims Confidentiality Statute, 38 U.S.C. § 5701; Confidentiality of Drug Abuse, Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection and Sickle Cell Anemia Health Records, 38 U.S.C. § 7332; and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Title 45 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Parts 160 and 164, and the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
• Provides guidance and technical direction necessary for accomplishing the work of the unit or team.
• Ensures that record retrieval and record transfers to other VA facilities for the purposes of continuity of patient care and release of information are timely.
• Provides effective audits and monitors for all areas of responsibility, assuring that accurate and timely data is processed by all employees. Reviews work accomplished and assesses quality, quantity, accuracy and timeliness of work produced by each employee. Ascertains problems encountered and takes corrective action.
• Maintains contact with VA Regional Counsel (VARO) in all matters relating to malpractice, subpoena actions and request for preparation of Tort Feasor (Third Party Liability) records.
• Prepares weekly ROI and Tort Feasor record Monitors workload and production of staff, taking action where necessary to meet
• deadlines, monitors/evaluate performance and ensures accuracy of work completed.
• Develops performance standards and conducts performance evaluations.
• Monitors workload and production of staff, taking action where necessary to meet deadlines, monitors/evaluate performance and ensures accuracy of work completed.
• Exercises independent judgment in carrying out recurring duties and responsibilities without specific instructions, but refers deviations, problems, and unfamiliar situations not covered by instructions to the Chief, HIM or Assistant Chief, HIM for decision or help

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm
Telework: Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

• Provides guidance and suggestions to the Chief, HIM and Assistant, Chief HIM regarding staffing needs and shortages within the ROI section.
• Ensures that release of information activities related to the development, implementation, maintenance of and adherence to privacy policies and procedures are performed and coordinated in compliance with applicable federal laws and regulations including the Privacy Act of 1974, Title 5 United States Code (U.S.C.) § 552a; Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Claims Confidentiality Statute, 38 U.S.C. § 5701; Confidentiality of Drug Abuse, Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection and Sickle Cell Anemia Health Records, 38 U.S.C. § 7332; and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Title 45 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Parts 160 and 164, and the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
• Provides guidance and technical direction necessary for accomplishing the work of the unit or team.
• Ensures that record retrieval and record transfers to other VA facilities for the purposes of continuity of patient care and release of information are timely.
• Provides effective audits and monitors for all areas of responsibility, assuring that accurate and timely data is processed by all employees. Reviews work accomplished and assesses quality, quantity, accuracy and timeliness of work produced by each employee. Ascertains problems encountered and takes corrective action.
• Maintains contact with VA Regional Counsel (VARO) in all matters relating to malpractice, subpoena actions and request for preparation of Tort Feasor (Third Party Liability) records.
• Prepares weekly ROI and Tort Feasor record Monitors workload and production of staff, taking action where necessary to meet
  deadlines, monitors/evaluate performance and ensures accuracy of work completed.
• Develops performance standards and conducts performance evaluations.
• Monitors workload and production of staff, taking action where necessary to meet deadlines, monitors/evaluate performance and ensures accuracy of work completed.
• Exercises independent judgment in carrying out recurring duties and responsibilities without specific instructions, but refers deviations, problems, and unfamiliar situations not covered by instructions to the Chief, HIM or Assistant Chief, HIM for decision or help

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Pharmacy Technician: vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-Pharmacy-Technician-Career-Flyer.pdf

The Pharmacy Technician provides support to all pharmacy operations in a variety of settings. This includes patient care activities in the main outpatient dispensing pharmacy, phone center, outpatient clinic, administration area, or to other area as assigned by the supervisor.

Typical duties may include but are not limited to:

• Reads and interprets prescriptions from the veteran electronic health record systems (EHRS) or in written format.
• Reviews prescription orders for technical accuracy.
• Prepares medications and ensures the orderable item matches the item being dispensed regarding drug, strength, quantity, or appropriate supply item supply item.
• Dispenses medications and sterile products following all regulations, policies, and procedures for safe medication distribution.
• Uses Automatic Dispensing machines (ADM) to batch and label medications. Ensure ScriptTalk labels are batched if needed. Understands when to use other prescription labels with computer outages.
• Able to use the current facility phone system.
• Maintains appropriate phone etiquette and professionalism.
• Able to work independently in phone centers locations.
• Accurately collects and clarifies patient information.
• Capable of synthesizing patient information to identify basic therapeutic, distributive, or medication related problems.
• Understands when to alert pharmacists for problems.
• Communicates information accurately u the electronic health record or other formats.
• Completes calls and as needed follow up in a timely manner.
• Seeks opportunity to support pharmacy operations when phone volume low.
• Fills medication "to be mailed" in accordance with description provided in the medication distribution section.
• Ensures prescription label matches mailing label and maintains accuracy in other software or paper systems.
• Able yo transport mail containers to pick up destinations, restock supplies, lift mail bags or containers.
• Assisted with other medication distribution activities as directed by pharmacist, supervisor or as delineated as part of the shift responsibility.
• Assists the pharmacist with problem solving patient care or medication issues.
• Assists in quality improvement projects as an individual or on assigned teams to improve pharmacy service.
• Assists to complete required pharmacy reporting obligations as directed.
• Maintains pharmacy security. This includes the physical security of the pharmacy and the security of electronic records.
• Maintains accountability for tour of duty.

• The duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Assigns responsibilities, delegates authority, determines operating policies, provides direction on work products, and reviews program operations to assure the attainment of program objectives.
• Develops subordinate supervisor’s performance standards; and makes a formal and informal appraisal of work, giving advice, counsel, and instructions to employees, as required.
• The incumbent acts for the AAMD Division Director when the Division Director is away from the office on official travel or leave.
• Develops mission-critical goals and objectives for AAMD by providing leadership and direction.
• Advises on the resolution of critical or unusual problems for a broad range of complex, frequently long-term, realty projects in situations affecting agency-wide operations.

VA Careers - Psychologist: https://youtube.com/embed/77qHlLw9Xck
Total-Rewards-of-an-Allied-Health-VA-Career-Brochure.pdf
Psychologist: vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-Psychology-Career-Flyer.pdf

Duties:
Clinical Responsibilities
a. Provides immediate access to clinical assessment and appropriate collaborative care and treatment for those experiencing mental health symptoms or behavioral health issues.
b. Provides individual and group interventions to support patients that are coping with health psychology presentations (e.g., sleep, pain, adherence to medical regimen adjustment to illness), psychosocial stressors, grief or phase of life difficulties (e.g., discrimination, stress management, coping with loss, transition to civilian life), and mild-moderate mental health presentations.
c. Practices collaborative, stepped and measurement-based care, including appropriate longitudinal follow-up, to address common mental health and behavioral health conditions for the primary care population.
d. Functions successfully as a member of a multidisciplinary team of medical and mental health providers and provides consultation about mental health diagnoses and appropriate treatment plans to professionals representing a variety of disciplines.
e. Provides cognitive screenings to address specific functional and/or cognitive ability questions as indicated.
f. Provides education to patients, family members of patients, professional staff, and trainees. In addition, engages families of Veterans in empirically supported treatment for caregiver burden when necessary.
g. Completes thorough risk assessments and follows mental health crisis procedures as indicated.
h. May have secondary duties in other outpatient or inpatient medical settings, and other duties as assigned.

Academic/Teaching/Training
a. Provides consultation and training to Primary Care Service Line staff in the identification and management of common mental and behavioral health disorders that present in a primary care setting.
b. Develops programs together with other staff members for teaching and/or improving the PCP's core behavioral health skills.
c. Develops and/or makes available relevant education and training programs for all Primary Core providers to ensure that culturally competent care is provided.
d. Serves as a consultant to other medical center staff on issues related to the function of the team and may provide in-service in areas directly related to the mission of the team.
e. Involved in Psychology Training Program and Training Committees as appropriate.
f. May provide clinical supervision to Psychology trainees at all levels of training or unlicensed staff as needed.
g. May be asked to prepare and teach seminars/workshops for Hampton VA trainees or staff on topics within interest or competency area.
h. Assume responsibility for professional development by attending relevant training and regularly reviewing the literature to improve clinical competencies and meeting professional continuing education requirements to maintaining competence and licensure.

Program Evaluation/Research
a. Oversees the establishment of program monitors and outcome measurements within programs assigned using a data-driven quality assurance process.
b. Is responsible for timely completion of all clinical charting and documentation required by the Medical Center or healthcare system, as appropriate.
c. Plans and oversees the completion of personal research programs, designed to provide information regarding program planning and relevant treatment approaches.
d. Presents outcome data and research results at VA and regional or national scientific or professional meetings.
e. Assists in preparation of RFP's and grant proposals, as assigned.


Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact cheryl.lahair@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more
Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience.
Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.
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)
Telework: ADHOC
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

• Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets, and adjusts short term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work.
• Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees.
• Oversees the planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and controlling the resources required to ensure the timely, accurate, and cost-effective accomplishment of Agency priorities.
• Leads the economic impact on small businesses, costs, savings, and effectiveness of draft regulations as required by RFA, the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement and Fairness Act and other relevant acts and Executive Orders.

• Diagnosing and resolving problems in response to customer reported incidents.
• Researching, evaluating, and providing feedback on problematic trends and patterns in customer support.
• Developing and maintaining problem tracking and resolution databases.
• Installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and maintaining customer hardware and software.
• Developing and managing customer service performance requirements.
• Developing and coordinating the development of customer support policies, procedures, and standards.
• Ensuring the rigorous application of information security/information assurance policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of customer support services.
• Coordinating with and assisting the NIH IT Service Desk.
• Researching and analyzing new PC/workstation equipment, software, and/or communications to ensure network compatibility and performs planning, design and integration of system views as they relate to compatibility.
• Developing Service Level Agreements (SLAs) that define requirements and expectations for the delivery of customer support services.
• Leading the team in identifying, distributing and balancing workload and tasks among employees in accordance with established work flow, skill level, and/or occupational specialization.

• Assists audiologist with audiometric testing procedures.
• Utilizes both computerized and manual equipment.
• Scans documents as necessary for attaching to electronic medical records.
• Operates a variety of audiometric equipment.
• Records results on audiogram form.

• The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity.
• The duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Assists cooperators in understanding of and compliance with the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), Endangered Species Act, Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, and other wildlife-related laws.
• May be required to take extensive training and recurrent training on wildlife damage or disease recognition, control methods, and techniques.
• Communicates safe and effective damage management techniques through outreach and other channels to the general public.
• Assists other WS employees as requested and may assist in training new WS personnel.
• Modifies or adapts established damage or disease control techniques as necessary to meet local conditions and address specific environmental, economic, or political considerations.
• Recommends, to supervisor, areas for potential research or developmental study, to reduce the risks of damage to resources or disease transmission to domestic animals and humans.
• May develop and deliver training for cooperators, stakeholders, partner agencies and organizations, or other entities.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with other Federal, State, county and city government agencies, Tribes, corporations, educational or research institutions.
• Gathers, compiles, evaluates, and presents data on damage or hazards caused by various wildlife species to cooperators, stakeholders, and colleagues through project or program reports.