Total 324 Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Newport News, Virginia

Serves as the subject matter expert for guardianship acquisition for the Social Work Service Line.

Must be a skilled communicator capable of developing effective partnerships with local, state, and federal agencies, as well as non-governmental organizations.

As a part of an interdisciplinary team, the social worker assesses the bio-psychosocial stressors that have contributed to a patient's hospitalization, assists in the formation of the treatment plan, and develops a carefully thought out plan for treatment and discharge.

Conduct meetings with patients and their families, and collaborate with outpatient providers and community agencies to realize a plan that actualizes the patient's strengths and existing supports, while honoring the patient's values, goals, and preferences.

Must have advanced practice knowledge and understanding of the services and benefits available from both federal, state, and private sector resources, with specific emphasis on Veterans involved with or anticipated to be involved with guardianship proceedings.

May be assigned administrative responsibility for clinical program development and is accountable for clinical program effectiveness and modification of service patterns. Assignments include clinical settings where they have limited access to onsite supervision such as CBOCs or satellite outpatient clinics. Collaborates with the other members of the treatment team in the provision of comprehensive health care services to Veterans, ensures equity of access, service, and benefits to this population, ensures the care provided is of the highest quality.

Provides leadership, direction, orientation, coaching, in-service training, staff development, and continuing education programs for assigned social work staff. They serve 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.

Performs other directly related as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Serves as the subject matter expert for guardianship acquisition for the Social Work Service Line.

Must be a skilled communicator capable of developing effective partnerships with local, state, and federal agencies, as well as non-governmental organizations.

As a part of an interdisciplinary team, the social worker assesses the bio-psychosocial stressors that have contributed to a patient's hospitalization, assists in the formation of the treatment plan, and develops a carefully thought out plan for treatment and discharge.

Conduct meetings with patients and their families, and collaborate with outpatient providers and community agencies to realize a plan that actualizes the patient's strengths and existing supports, while honoring the patient's values, goals, and preferences.

Must have advanced practice knowledge and understanding of the services and benefits available from both federal, state, and private sector resources, with specific emphasis on Veterans involved with or anticipated to be involved with guardianship proceedings.

May be assigned administrative responsibility for clinical program development and is accountable for clinical program effectiveness and modification of service patterns. Assignments include clinical settings where they have limited access to onsite supervision such as CBOCs or satellite outpatient clinics. Collaborates with the other members of the treatment team in the provision of comprehensive health care services to Veterans, ensures equity of access, service, and benefits to this population, ensures the care provided is of the highest quality.

Provides leadership, direction, orientation, coaching, in-service training, staff development, and continuing education programs for assigned social work staff. They serve 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.

Performs other directly related as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

• Plans, analyzes, and reviews major programs associated with the acquisition of capabilities involving information technology, services, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, facilities, etc., within the Military Health System (MHS).
• Exercises technical and administrative oversight over a range of personnel responsible for planning, developing, monitoring, and controlling costs, schedules, performance, and risk mitigation strategies of MHS Acquisition Programs.
• Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates accomplishment of overall program by review or reports, studies, products, and information provided by staff members, support personnel, contractors, and other agencies.
• Identifies existing or potential problem areas and recommends or directs necessary corrective action of preventive measures.
• Develops, maintains, and coordinates a responsive program to assure availability or resources to meet established milestones and events for development and fielding of the system.
• Establishes project budget estimates and manages project, program, and contract budgets.
• Develops short and long-range plans and objectives for assigned systems/programs.

• The incumbent performs as a DHA Operations Center (DDOC) Operations Analyst in the Defense Health Headquarters (DHHQ).
• Primary DHHQ Automated Message Handling System (AMHS) message reviewer
• Primary recipient of all Service messages outlining the deployment of military personnel from Medical Treatment Facilities (MTFs) and handles the release of DHA directives across the Agency.
• Assisting and advising the DOC Team Captain in the execution of all operational matters and procedures.
• Supports the preparation and execution of daily combined operations/intelligence briefings.

• Receives and screens incoming telephone calls and refers them to the appropriate staff when unable to resolve issue and/or concern demonstrating professional code of conduct and effective/polite communication to provide exceptional customer service.
• Maintains the Chief Nurse's schedule via outlook calendar and reschedules appointments needed/required by Chief Nurse.
• Schedules and plans meetings including space and auto-visual reservations, notifying attendees, preparing agendas, arranging meeting rooms, transcribing, and distributing minutes.
• Responsible for transcription, routing, distribution, maintaining files, and uploading to Share Drive any minutes and/or documents from designated Nursing Service and/or assigned meetings within the overall Nursing Service.
• Prepares, routes, and tracks internal and external correspondence and documents and processes incoming and outgoing correspondence.
• Tracks all proficiency/performance reports, emailing NMs reminders of upcoming due dates and reporting reminders monthly in Chief Nurse/NMs meetings. Identifies ways to streamline and improve processes related to time management and record keeping ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.

The technician independently operates and monitors neurodiagnostic equipment in the Integrated Sleep Disorders Center Richmond VAMC, VISN 6. The technician performs a full range of standard, but complex examinations including overnight sleep studies, MSLT (multiple sleep latency tests), and PAP (positive airway pressure). They are responsible for properly and accurately calibrating all instruments prior to PSG tracings. Following laboratory protocol, they independently determine the need for CPAP therapy. Technicians at this level will provide briefings and orientation about sleep studies and lab policy to residents, fellows, and other personnel who may rotate thru department. They may serve as mentor to lower level technicians.

Duties at this level may involve more complex procedures (under closer supervision) to prepare the technician for promotion to higher levels.

The technician will operate computerized polysomnographs for recording continuous all night physiological data including EEG, EOG, EKG, EMG, and respiratory parameters. They will use devices such as oximetry, respiratory effort devices, nasal pressure devices, thermistors, thermocouples, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines, and laboratory computers. They will select and fit appropriate CPAP patient interface devices and provide education to patients during the daytime CPAP Group Clinics. The technician will conduct routine maintenance and adjustment checks on the equipment during the daytime CPAP Clinics (CPAP Maintenance Clinics, Walk-ins, Telehealth Clinics). Additionally, he/she will be able to address CPAP compliance via machine downloads and remote monitoring with machine modems. The technician will recognize and report any equipment failure to the supervisor.

The technician will know medical terminology, anatomy, physiology as it relates to sleep disorders. They have advanced knowledge of The International classification of Sleep disorders and the ability to recognize uncommon and or rare sleep disorders. The technician will understand the relationship of events, sleep stages, and possible medical conditions which influence or result from events occurring during sleep. They will use this knowledge to review medical records and read and understand routine and complex sleep study orders. They will know normal and abnormal results and will document abnormalities during procedure.

The Polysomnography (PSG) technician will utilize standard or alternate position for patients with common physical disabilities for the procedure being performed. They will utilize two methods of patient identification. They will explain the testing procedure to the patient. They will utilize the 10/20 method of electrode application during procedures. The technician will follow established laboratory protocol in performing standard overnight sleep studies, PAP, and MSLT's. The technician will independently titrate and document PAP level to achieve therapeutic goals. They will know the indications, complications, and contraindications to CPAP therapy. They will know how to use Bi-Level PAP therapy. They will obtain written permission to perform audio and video during the procedures that require such. They will recognize biologic and non-biologic (artifacts) EEG waveforms. They will know corrective actions to eliminate artifacts. They will recognize all levels of sleep. The technician has knowledge of event characteristics (ie. respiratory, cardiac, sleep stages, seizures, etc.) and will take appropriate action. They will make changes in recording techniques and parameters to optimize display of the clinical question (e.g. seizure monitoring, parasomnias). They will score and analyze sleep stages on the recordings. The technician recognizes obvious clinical manifestations of various types of epileptic and non epileptic seizures as they occur. The technician annotates observed behavior or anomalies on recordings. They use equipment specific processing software to execute several automation functions such as storing, retrieving, and transferring, electronic document and files. The technician will summarize and report Polysomnographic data in narrative form. They will recognize life threatening or medically emergent patient situations and take appropriate action to provide emergent care.



Work Schedule: Monday- Friday; 8:00AM - 4:30 PM
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #:000000
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

DUTIES TO INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

1. Perform a complete echocardiogram test by obtaining and recording real time two dimensional ultrasound pictures, m-mode, pulsed and continuous wave and color doppler. Incumbent will be responsible for specific measurements and calculations that will be included in the echocardiogram test.
2. Be proficient in operating a diagnostic ultrasound machine to obtain quality images to be digital recorded for cardiologist review.
3. Prepares preliminary diagnostic report for each echocardiogram for review by the cardiologist.
4. Alert physicians to findings on the echocardiogram that may require prompt intervention before an official interpretation can be rendered (i.e. severe pericardial effusion with tamponade, aortic dissection, severe valvular heart disease, new intra-cardiac masses, vegetations, or thrombi).
5. Is responsible for organizing daily workload in the echocardiography lab, ordering supplies and maintaining equipment. Will be flexible to do stat/emergent echocardiograms.
6. Is responsible for "trouble- shooting" diagnostic ultrasound equipment when problems occur. Be responsible for calling Biomedical technician to repair equipment.
7. Trains cardiology fellows in echocardiographic techniques to obtain standard views and assist in teaching them echocardiographic interpretation.
8. Will be responsible for taking and recording vital signs during stress echo test and transesophageal echo test and post TEE recovery.
9. Will keep up to date in echocardiographic literature and keep abreast of technical developments and evolving applications in the field of echocardiography.
10. Will participate in clinical echocardiography reading sessions.
11. Will participate in special research studies by doing transthoracic echos according to protocol.
12. Will process encounter form in CPRS for all echo tests done (i.e. Transthoracic, Transesophageal echo, Dobutamine stress echo, Exercise stress echo)
13. Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of cardiopulmonary resuscitation and can effectively perform during emergent situations. Maintain CPR certification.
14. Will perform official duties relating to the access of sensitive printed or electronic files in a confidential manner utilizing security procedures as described in the computer access agreement.

The incumbent serves as an Advanced Medical Support Assistant (AMSA) in the Hampton VA Healthcare System. The incumbent performs duties related to the receipt intake and indexing of health and administrative information. The incumbent will interface with personal computer (PC) applications as well as numerous VISTA, VSE, CPRS, VSSC applications.

• The Advanced MSA is responsible for scheduling appointments, including interpreting and verifying provider orders in accordance with VHA national scheduling guidelines. Assignments at this level include, but are not limited to: scheduling, cancelling , rescheduling patients appointments and/or consults including imaging studies; entering no show information daily patient appointment list; monitoring both inpatient and outpatient appointments for area's or responsibility; ensuring encounters forms are completed in order to obtain appropriate workload credit; verifying and updating demographics and insurance information through insurance card buffer (ICB); performing basic eligibility, printing the (EARR) encounter action required report for the area assigned daily.
• Works collaboratively in an interdisciplinary coordinated care delivery model (i.e., patient aligned care team, or other specialty care setting where the patient aligned care team model is used such as Eye, ENT, Oncology, Women's Health, etc.).
• Coordinates with the patient care team (LPN, RN, Clinician/Provider, Social worker, Pharmacist, etc.). to review the clinic utilization by using various report clinic utilization statistical summary, Encounter Action Required Report (EARR), clinic cancellations, specialty consults report, Consult Tracking Manager (CTM), recall delinquency report, secure messages, VeTEXT, VAR, as well as SAIL/ HEDIS metrics that directly impact the PACT team's metrics for patient care.
• Other assignments at this level include, but are not limited to: scanning, participating 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; may work with the team to reinforce the plan of care and self-help solutions and entering appropriate information into the electronic health record; monitoring pre-appointment requirements to assure patient readiness for patient visit/procedure (X-ray, lab-work, etc); participating and providing input in problem solving on operational issues or procedures in team meetings, performing administrative follow-up actions; participating in and independently following up on team huddles by sharing information and collaborating with the medical team to assure continuity of care; evaluating patient information and clinic schedule lists; educating providers about shared patients (those who receive their care at multiple VA's or those who have care in the community through the VA MISSION Act) and bringing it to the attention of the provider.
• Uses MS Word or comparable word processing software to execute several office automation functions such as storing and retrieving electronic documents and files; activating printers; inserting and deleting text; formatting and mailing of patient letters, reports and memoranda; and transmitting and receiving e-mail. Performs traditional office automation duties such as faxing, scanning, and completing documentation to request medical records from community providers.
• Responsible for call responsiveness to provide telephone support to internal and external customers for scheduling actions, general questions, or contacting patients as requested by the care team.

VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws

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

Major duties include but not limited to:

The Pharmacy Technician duties consist of, but are not limited to the following:

Medication Distribution System

• Complies with all VHA, Medical Center, and pharmacy regulations, directives, policies, and procedures.
• Is knowledgeable on pharmacy production reports and how to interpret them for comparison to individual production.
• 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. Subject to a final check by a pharmacist.

• Able to use the current facility phone system.
• Maintains appropriate phone etiquette and professionalism.
• Able to work independently in phone center locations.
• Accurately collects and clarifies patient information.

• 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 to transport mail containers to pick up destinations, restock supplies, lift mail bags or containers.
• Assists 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.

• These functions will be supported assisting in or the absence of the sterile compounding technician (i.e., after hours, weekends, and leave).
• Follow USP 797/800 Guidelines for the compounding of all sterile preparations, including ophthalmic, cardioplegic, TPN, hazardous, large & small volume IV solutions, PCAs, etc.

• Performs review of medications prepared by another pharmacy employee to be dispensed to hospital areas.
• Inventories and replenishes emergency trays. 3. Operates and maintains automated dispensing unit dose systems.
• Inspects packaged items for accuracy and suitability before submitting for final check, prior to distribution to hospital areas.

• Correctly inventories, assesses, and determines the need for floor stock and external medication.
• Follows established policies and procedures, schedules, inventory levels, and usage rate reports to determine appropriate stock levels for specific areas of use.
• Accurately fills prescription items for wards using Automatic Replenishment reports.
• Performs and documents an inspection of assigned hospital areas for medication storage.
• Removes all expired and deteriorated drugs from the automated dispensing stations, stocks shelves, and the unit dose automated dispensing systems.

VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws

Major duties include but not limited to:

The Pharmacy Technician duties consist of, but are not limited to the following:

Medication Distribution System

• Complies with all VHA, Medical Center, and pharmacy regulations, directives, policies, and procedures.
• Is knowledgeable on pharmacy production reports and how to interpret them for comparison to individual production.
• 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. Subject to a final check by a pharmacist.

• Able to use the current facility phone system.
• Maintains appropriate phone etiquette and professionalism.
• Able to work independently in phone center locations.
• Accurately collects and clarifies patient information.

• 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 to transport mail containers to pick up destinations, restock supplies, lift mail bags or containers.
• Assists 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.

• These functions will be supported assisting in or the absence of the sterile compounding technician (i.e., after hours, weekends, and leave).
• Follow USP 797/800 Guidelines for the compounding of all sterile preparations, including ophthalmic, cardioplegic, TPN, hazardous, large & small volume IV solutions, PCAs, etc.

• Performs review of medications prepared by another pharmacy employee to be dispensed to hospital areas.
• Inventories and replenishes emergency trays. 3. Operates and maintains automated dispensing unit dose systems.
• Inspects packaged items for accuracy and suitability before submitting for final check, prior to distribution to hospital areas.

• Correctly inventories, assesses, and determines the need for floor stock and external medication.
• Follows established policies and procedures, schedules, inventory levels, and usage rate reports to determine appropriate stock levels for specific areas of use.
• Accurately fills prescription items for wards using Automatic Replenishment reports.
• Performs and documents an inspection of assigned hospital areas for medication storage.
• Removes all expired and deteriorated drugs from the automated dispensing stations, stocks shelves, and the unit dose automated dispensing systems.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Serves as a principal advisor to management on highly complex internal and external issues involving the VERA program.
• Formulates and implements plans in collaboration with the Medical Center's strategic plans in order to ensure that the VERA program needs of the Medical Center are met in the most effective and efficient manner possible.
• Retrieves and compares current and proposed processes or initiatives and validates them with meaningful data in order to justify the proposed initiative(s) to relevant stakeholders.
• Independently conducts special organizational studies concerning workflow operations, VERA reimbursements per product line and service levels, and the critical requirements in the management of the VERA program for the facility.
• Collaborates with Decision Support Service (DSS) staff in identifying workload, cost outliers, and resource intensity.
• The primary concern is the manner in which program objectives are accomplished through the use of effective clinical documentation and workload capture.
• Proposes study methodologies designed to obtain facts quickly and economically.
• Develops program concepts of operation which include VERA classification, clinical documentation, and workload classification.
• Works with Service Chiefs and various boards, committees, and sub-committees in order to identify needs and initiate, develop, and execute projects in support of revenue enhancement activities.
• Provides training and education to applicable staff on the VERA model.
• Creates databases that support the benchmarking of data, including financial data, patient population data, and workload data.
• Collaborates with DSS in evaluating data elements needed for these studies (e.g. VISTA, KLF, DSS NOE, ARC, etc.) and submits findings, results, and recommendations in a timely, concise, and accurate manner.
• Develops recommendations and writes policy, correspondence, project proposals, procedures, etc.

• Assist in the development and implementation of programs described in AR 40-58 for the Soldier Recovery Unit.
• Assist with Adaptive Reconditioning programs developed by Physical Therapist (PT) or Occupational Therapist (OT).
• Assist soldiers with specific needs (post-concussion, traumatic brain injury (TBI), poly-trauma, etc.) as needed during participation in the Adaptive Reconditioning Program.
• Maintain open communication channels with the SRU Rehab team and the rehab staff at the Military Treatment Facility (MTF).
• Master new techniques and modality proficiency as required.
• Support patient education activities through the presentation of various lectures and/or education curriculum on topics pertinent to Profile/Reconditioning Physical Training.

The incumbent will interface daily with the Director, Associate Director, Chief of Staff, Deputy Chief of Staff, Assistant Director, and the Associate Director for Patient Care Service. The incumbent serves as the onsite Administrator for with full direct line responsibility and accountability for all services (clinical, support, administrative) at that site of care directly impacting patient care.

Budget and Fiscal Management
The incumbent is responsible for all fiscal activities for the HCCs and CBOCs located in the South Hampton Roads area. This requires a thorough understanding of the Government and Department of Veterans Affairs financial system and process, and an in-depth knowledge of the budget. Knowledge of operations of Fiscal Service, the distribution, control, adjustment of funds in various control points, is required to operate within provided allocated funds. Coordinates closely with program managers, and with the Medical and Nursing executives to prepare budget proposals which balance past expenses and plans for future program priorities and Veteran growth, while also directing the operating budget to adjust as needed during fiscal year and ensures most efficient use of resources.

Personnel Management
The incumbent has broad, extensive knowledge of government-wide, VA, and Office of Personnel Management personnel management requirements and of the contributions and needs of widely diverse individuals and employee groups. The position works closely with the Human Resources Officer, senior leaders and all Service Chiefs, in ensuring the appropriateness of personnel actions. Recruitment of and retention for a wide variety of professional and technical employees located at this facility, will present challenges that the incumbent must plan, coordinate and execute plans for to ensure adequate human capital is available at all times for quality safe patient care. The incumbent will ensure compliance with policies, procedures, programs focused on merit promotion, labor management relationships, position management and will foster a commitment to these standards through subordinate managers, other senior leaders in the clinical area.

Public Relations
The incumbent must establish and maintain good relations with various groups, organizations and institutions including medical schools, other colleges and universities, accrediting agencies, volunteer groups, news media, city and state government, and congressional offices. Working with the VAMC Public Affairs Officer the incumbent will review and/or approve publications for release to the media or develop articles for release. The incumbent will be called upon to attend and/or speak at various meetings of Veterans and civic organizations and serves on various committees. These formal speaking opportunities, meetings, and events will promote the understanding of the mission and goals of the Agency, health system, and the VAMC Director's goals and priorities.

Systematic Internal Review
The incumbent plays a central role in developing and coordinating internal review systems to assure that both clinical and administrative activities follow standards issued by various accrediting and regulatory groups, and higher agency authorities such as The Joint Commission, Office of Inspector General, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, etc. This may range from causing others to gather information and preparing reports to responding to the various regulatory groups or higher agency authorities, to recommending or initiating action to correct deficiencies after consultation with affected staff. Applies performance standards and monitors these to measure the extent to which their activities are achieving accepted goals. Links effects with VAMC health system­wide initiatives and plans to promote consistent standards of excellence.

Work Schedule: Monday- Friday, 8:00am-4:30p.m
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#: Health Systems Administrator/PD029800
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized for a highly qualified candidate
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Accounting Support - 40%
Incumbent monitors and controls by timely recording, coding, balancing, and scrutinizing for inaccurate accounts. Incumbent monitors accounting systems to track, reconcile and report on agency operation and maintenance funding and/or appropriations for which the agency has legislative oversight responsibility. Incumbent interprets various appropriations, allotment restrictions, accounts and financial reports for operating officials/management and advises them of the proper appropriations or funds chargeable, proper documentation and method to be used for obligation of funds. Advises and/or performs professional financial accounting duties when necessary. Develops accounting procedures and resolves technical problems in executing a computerized, integrated accounting system. Reconciles accounts with manual and computer subsidiary accounts. Responsible for ensuring the validity of reconciliations of the various subsidiary accounts to the general ledger control accounts, evaluating the validity of the general ledger control of subsidiary accounts and the classification or reclassification of any transaction made to conform to good accounting practices.

Supervision - 30% The incumbent provides technical and administrative supervision to a unit of (5) employees who make up the Accounting Section on the Fiscal Service organization chart. This area consists of (2) GS 9/11 Accountants who work as Payors and Obligators, (1) GS 7 Voucher Examiner, (1) GS 7 Lead Cashier, and (1) GS 6 Cashier. The incumbent oversees the daily operation of the unit, ensures that agency policies and priorities are being followed; develops performance standards, and evaluates work performance of subordinates. The incumbent gives advice, counsel, and instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters. The incumbent hears and resolves minor complaints from employees; refers group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to a higher-level supervisor or manager; effects minor disciplinary measures such as warnings and reprimands and recommends action in more serious cases. The incumbent interviews candidates for positions in the unit; recommends appointments, promotions, and reassignments to unit positions; identifies and provides for training needs; and finds ways to improve production or increase the quality of work within the area of authority. The incumbent carries out Equal Employment Opportunity policies and program activities.

Reporting Systems - 30% Incumbent monitor's financial subsidiary reports for accuracy; recommending corrective action when necessary. Helps develop workload measures and standard operating procedures for the accounting section. Monitors the monthly reconciliations and accounting reports. Provides advice and guidance to managers because of monthly reviews. Provides recommendations to improve productivity, cost-effectiveness, and quality of process. The incumbent will assist the Assistant Financial Manager in administering a reporting system which will provide management and operating officials with necessary financial and statistical data to make day-to-day decisions. The incumbent will ensure the accounting department continues operation in a completely automated accrual type accounting system comprising of the following: Inventory and expense accounting, capital asset accounting, supply fund accounting, deposit fund accounting, budget accounting. cost accounting, trust fund accounts, intra-agency accounting. construction accounting and various appropriated funds.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 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#: Supervisory Accountant/PD240760
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

VA Careers - Physical Therapy: https://youtube.com/embed/Gi2hoFqIoqYDuties include, but are not limited to:General Skills:

• The PT is responsible for the examination and treatment of patients referred for services as per the clinical direction of the Supervisor, Physical Therapy Section.
• May provides in-service and clinical training programs as assigned by the Section or Department Supervisors.
• Takes an active role in Journal Club, where applicable.
• Seeks educational opportunities to enhance the Physical Therapy Section, Department, PM&RS, Medical Center and VISN
• Establishes and maintains contact with other key staff involved in patient care via written, telephone, and personal communication as needed at the Medical Center and VISN level.
• Develops and provides timely reports to the Section and/or Department Supervisors, when requested.
• 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 CVVHS Physical Therapy Department and/or Section at various clinical and administrative meetings/rounds when indicated.

• Evaluates a wide variety of patients, interpreting consults from primary care physicians and evaluating patient's level of function, e.g. balance, muscle strength, range of motion, etc. using complex evaluation procedures. Diagnoses include but not limited to the following:

1. Geriatric Rehabilitation
2. Musculoskeletal Disorders
3. Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
4. Stroke and Head Injury
5. Arthritis
6. Spinal Cord Injury
7. Chronic Pain
8. Amputation
9. Vestibular Rehabilitation
10. Post-Surgical/Joint Replacement
11. Assistive Technology
12. Health Promotion

• Utilizes evaluation data to implement a treatment plan in collaboration with the patient which includes both short and long terms goals with timeframes of achievement.
• Continuous re-evaluation of patient's status with appropriate client-centered /client preferences in order to modify treatment plan to better meet short and long-term goals, optimizing outcomes and functional independence.
• Evaluates patient's need for assistive devices and trains patients in their use; evaluates device and makes recommendations for adjustment.
• Documents in patient's medical record the results of the initial evaluation, the treatment plans, and changes in patient's status within department guidelines. Discharge summary includes a summary of progress, functional status at discharge, outcomes and recommendations.
• Plans and implements appropriate patient education program involving patient and family when feasible; documents education in chart.
• Attends interdisciplinary team meetings, advising team members of the patient's potential in relation to his functional ability.
• If indicated, evaluates patient's living environment through home visits, or consults with patient, patient's family and other health care professionals to assist patient with re-entry into the community.
• Screens new referrals and identifies patients who may benefit from physical therapy.
• Keep abreast of changes and new technologies in the field of rehabilitation and in the practice of Physical Therapy.
• Maintain an effective quality assurance and utilization review effort.
• Facilitate a cooperative working relationship between Physical Therapy, other PM&R departments and other services at the Medical Center.
• Displays knowledge of changes associated with aging and principles of growth and development relevant to the adult and geriatric groups; displays the ability to assess and interpret data about the patient's status; displays an ability to identify age-specific, developmental and cultural needs and provides the appropriate care and direction based upon these factors.
• Incumbent may schedule outpatient clinic appointments using Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture (VistA) scheduling options. Uses established business rules to schedule appointments for veterans. This includes clinic visits, consultations and entries into the Electronic Wait List (EWL). Incumbent complies with the mandatory training requirements for the outpatient scheduling process.
• Others duties as required.