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• Responsible for receiving and processing samples into the Laboratory; and ensuring samples have the correct UID (Universal Identification) accession number label as appropriate and that label is placed so bar codes are instrument ready.
• Receive, routes and stores specimens noting labeling, contamination, hemolysis, shortage or errors in sampling, recognizing common environmental or other considerations that could affect the results.
• Responsible for selecting the correct and appropriate method of resolution for problem samples and orders, informs supervisor/ work leader of problems that cannot be resolved.
• Maintains Laboratory Records: records information pertaining to blood draws, unacceptable specimens, receiving or accessioning of specimens, reagents, Lab procedures, related documents and completes appropriate tracking/inventory system information.
• Responsible for following all agency Fire and Safety, OSHA, Blood-Borne Pathogens policies; wears appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); follows Information Security, Path and Laboratory Medicine Service Policies and Procedures (Collection of Specimen, Accessioning Procedures and etc.).
• Responsible for correctly identifying patients using at least two valid, acceptable patient identifiers as required by regulatory agencies, while maintaining patient confidentiality (HIPPA).
• Labeling each and every tube as required and instructed with all necessary identifiers and information in the presence of the patient before proceeding.
• Requires direct patient contact and must treat all patients with the utmost courtesy and respect; while providing professional customer service.
• Responsible for correctly routing of clinical samples to Laboratory sections, informing other staff of sample urgency as necessary.
• Perform computer search for past and future lab test orders for all patients presenting to the outpatient's Blood Lab to assure all appropriate testing is done.
• Ability to add, delete and cancel tests from existing orders as necessary and according to policy. Performs manual procedures as required during computer down time.
• Must meet competency levels and training for phlebotomy tasks/ procedures in order to perform duties and tasks.
• Performs additional duties in Chemistry and/or Hematology sections; may include assisting a Supervisor or Technologist with duties trained to perform, providing recurring technical support or assistance.
• Knowledge of performing Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT), Bleeding Time and other specialized blood collections.
• Knowledge and skills to identify supplies and equipment used to collect blood samples and other fluids from patients; ability to correctly route clinical samples to Laboratory sections, informing other staff of sample urgency as necessary.
• Performs and processes a wide variety of complex specimens from hospital patients and patients from outpatient and community based clinics.
• Adhere to turn-around times, performs tasks/assignments, technical duties and procedures with timelessness and accuracy; performs assignments independently with efficiencies and proficiencies.
• Performs organizing, prioritizing and coordinating multiple competing concurrent time sensitive tasks, such as drawing blood for routines, time sensitive studies (some coagulation tests, cardiac enzymes, therapeutic drug monitoring or etc.), receiving and accessioning STAT and ROUTINE specimens that been included in a heavy workload.
• Knowledgeable of technical methods, techniques, procedures, and preparation; deploys aseptic technique and follows guidelines used in performing venipuncture or blood collection on all patients according to doctor's orders; interprets orders proficiently on inpatients and outpatients. Identifies acceptable venipuncture sites (for bleeding time); deploys technical methods, techniques, procedures, and preparation.
• Ability to draw the appropriate number of tubes and type of tubes; ensuring the tubes meet quality, acceptability, integrity and volume standards required for optimum clinical sampling; with awareness of collections requiring special handling.
• Must assure venipuncture site has ceased bleeding and also bandages the site before leaving the patient.

If you are not a current, permanent VA employee or Federal employee from another agency, you should apply CBST-12621008-25-JA.

The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (CPS) has prescribing privileges as outlined in the individual's Scope of Practice. The Domiciliary (DOM) CPS delivers evidenced-based comprehensive medication management (CMM) through direct patient care and as part of the interdisciplinary team. This includes, but is not limited to, the following: designing, implementing, assessing, monitoring and documenting therapeutic plans utilizing the most effective, least toxic and most economical medication treatments; helping achieve positive patient centric outcomes through direct and indirect interactions with patients, providers, and interdisciplinary teams in assigned areas; performing physical assessments; implementing risk mitigation strategies and ordering laboratory and other tests to help determine efficacy and toxicity of medication therapy.

The CPS has full time responsibility for providing expert pharmacotherapy services for patients and professional staff to optimize patient response and resource utilization. Within the basic framework the CPS assumes the following duties and responsibilities:

• Be directly involved in the design, implementation, and monitoring of therapeutic drug plans to achieve definite outcomes through direct interactions with patients and providers in assigned areas.
• Be actively involved in reviewing patient medication regimens for clinical effectiveness, drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects, potential drug interactions, and therapeutic outcomes as required. Communicates findings with prescribers and provides appropriate alternatives to current treatment plans as needed.
• Be able to apply knowledge of normal laboratory values in the evaluation of patient care and recognizes significant abnormalities.
• Has expertise in the principles of clinical pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics and is knowledgeable and able to make dose adjustment recommendations based on objective laboratory findings.
• Reviews and implements pharmacotherapy and treatment guidelines, during direct patient care or via recommendations to other providers.
• Documents clinical interventions in CPRS in a timely and professional manner as appropriate.
• Collaborates with clinical staff to provide pharmaceutical care to selected patients as outlined by best evidence, VHA and MEDVAMC clinical practice guidelines. Clinical activities include histories, evaluations, outlining and executing, and monitoring pharmacotherapeutic treatment plans utilizing the most effective, least toxic, and most economical medication treatments.
• Completes medication reconciliation including updating the medication profile to reflect an accurate, active list of VA and non-VA medications. This may include adding non-VA medications or discontinuing duplicate medications or those the patient is not taking.
• Performs drug use evaluations on behalf of national, VISN and local medical center initiatives as needed.
• Provides Pass medication review and counseling in accordance with the VHA Handbook 11620 and local facility SMM policy.
• Manages out-of-stock situations by substituting alternate dosage strengths and instructions of the same medication equal to the prescribed dose and schedule as approved by the Pharmacy and Therapeutic Committee, including patient education as necessary.
• Implementing VA medical facility policies including therapeutic interchanges and automatic substitutions.
• Reviews and evaluates requests for non-formulary and restricted drugs for appropriateness and compliance with established criteria where applicable.

Current permanent VA employees and Federal employees from other federal agencies should apply under CBST-12621009-25-JA.


The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (CPS) has prescribing privileges as outlined in the individual's Scope of Practice. The Domiciliary (DOM) CPS delivers evidenced-based comprehensive medication management (CMM) through direct patient care and as part of the interdisciplinary team. This includes, but is not limited to, the following: designing, implementing, assessing, monitoring and documenting therapeutic plans utilizing the most effective, least toxic and most economical medication treatments; helping achieve positive patient centric outcomes through direct and indirect interactions with patients, providers, and interdisciplinary teams in assigned areas; performing physical assessments; implementing risk mitigation strategies and ordering laboratory and other tests to help determine efficacy and toxicity of medication therapy.

The CPS has full time responsibility for providing expert pharmacotherapy services for patients and professional staff to optimize patient response and resource utilization. Within the basic framework the CPS assumes the following duties and responsibilities:

• Be directly involved in the design, implementation, and monitoring of therapeutic drug plans to achieve definite outcomes through direct interactions with patients and providers in assigned areas.
• Be actively involved in reviewing patient medication regimens for clinical effectiveness, drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects, potential drug interactions, and therapeutic outcomes as required. Communicates findings with prescribers and provides appropriate alternatives to current treatment plans as needed.
• Be able to apply knowledge of normal laboratory values in the evaluation of patient care and recognizes significant abnormalities.
• Has expertise in the principles of clinical pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics and is knowledgeable and able to make dose adjustment recommendations based on objective laboratory findings.
• Reviews and implements pharmacotherapy and treatment guidelines, during direct patient care or via recommendations to other providers.
• Documents clinical interventions in CPRS in a timely and professional manner as appropriate.
• Collaborates with clinical staff to provide pharmaceutical care to selected patients as outlined by best evidence, VHA and MEDVAMC clinical practice guidelines. Clinical activities include histories, evaluations, outlining and executing, and monitoring pharmacotherapeutic treatment plans utilizing the most effective, least toxic, and most economical medication treatments.
• Completes medication reconciliation including updating the medication profile to reflect an accurate, active list of VA and non-VA medications. This may include adding non-VA medications or discontinuing duplicate medications or those the patient is not taking.
• Performs drug use evaluations on behalf of national, VISN and local medical center initiatives as needed.
• Provides Pass medication review and counseling in accordance with the VHA Handbook 11620 and local facility SMM policy.
• Manages out-of-stock situations by substituting alternate dosage strengths and instructions of the same medication equal to the prescribed dose and schedule as approved by the Pharmacy and Therapeutic Committee, including patient education as necessary.
• Implementing VA medical facility policies including therapeutic interchanges and automatic substitutions.
• Reviews and evaluates requests for non-formulary and restricted drugs for appropriateness and compliance with established criteria where applicable.

• Plan and execute F-35A/B/C acceptance check flights in accordance with agency instructions, performing duties that support the performance of FAR 42.302(a) 38 responsibilities.
• Responsible for planning, briefing, flying, and debriefing the associated mission sets.
• Scheduling of USG pilot support of up to 20 International (OCONUS) support trips per year.
• Management and annual update of Local Operating Procedures (LOP) documents for multiple international locations.
• Serve as the technical expert on F-35 Production Flight Operations in interactions with outside agencies such as the JSF Program Office, the US Services, Lockheed Martin, Pratt and Whitney, and others as appropriate.
• Ensure that supporting USG pilots are specifically trained (local procedures, required local area orientation flights, other legally required academic training.
• New pilot training coordination and management.

You will serve as a/an Vessel Traffic Management Specialist and be responsible for providing vessel traffic management services in a Coast Guard Vessel Traffic Center on a rotating shift. The Vessel Traffic Center is a twenty-four hour per day, seven days a week operation.

Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include:

• Operates a variety of surveillance sensors, communications, data processing, keyboard and other electronic equipment.
• Coordinates advisory information between participating and non-participating vessels and small craft.
• Assists other Federal agencies in executing operational activities in support of drug interdiction or immigration control, by providing tracking or other vessel movement information.
• Provides tracking or other sensor information in support Coast Guard missions, including maritime traffic management, homeland security, port security, search and rescue, law enforcement, and military missions.
• Participating in training exercises to prepare for maritime accidents or natural disasters.

You will serve as a/an Vessel Traffic Management Specialist and be responsible for providing vessel traffic management services in a Coast Guard Vessel Traffic Center on a rotating shift. The Vessel Traffic Center is a twenty-four hour per day, seven days a week operation.

Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include:

• Operates a variety of surveillance sensors, communications, data processing, keyboard and other electronic equipment.
• Coordinates advisory information between participating and non-participating vessels and small craft.
• Assists other Federal agencies in executing operational activities in support of drug interdiction or immigration control, by providing tracking or other vessel movement information.
• Provides tracking or other sensor information in support Coast Guard missions, including maritime traffic management, homeland security, port security, search and rescue, law enforcement, and military missions.
• Participating in training exercises to prepare for maritime accidents or natural disasters.

Current permanent VA employees and Federal employees from other federal agencies should apply under CBST-12621006-25-JA.

The Medication Management in Pain Management Teams (MMPMT) Clinical Pharmacy Practitioner (CPP) performs the full range of accepted ethical and professional practices of pharmacy, observing all legal requirements. The primary role of the CPP is to provide comprehensive medication management services within the Pain Management Team (PMT).

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

The incumbent has full time responsibility for providing expert pharmacotherapy services for patients and professional staff to optimize patient response and resource utilization. At minimum of 20% of services will be devoted to Pain-related clinical care. Within the basic framework the incumbent assumes the following duties and responsibilities:

• Be directly involved in the design, implementation and monitoring of therapeutic drug plans to achieve definite outcomes through direct interactions with patients and providers in assigned areas.
• Be actively involved in reviewing patient medication regimens for clinical effectiveness, drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects, potential drug interactions, and therapeutic outcomes as required. Communicates findings with prescribers and provides appropriate alternatives to current treatment plans as needed.
• Be able to apply knowledge of normal laboratory values in the evaluation of patient care and recognizes significant abnormalities.
• Has expertise in the principles of clinical pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics and is knowledgeable and able to make dose adjustment recommendations based on objective laboratory findings.
• Reviews and implements pharmacotherapy and treatment guidelines, during direct patient care or via recommendations to other providers
• Documents clinical interventions in CPRS in a timely and professional manner as appropriate.
• Develops professional staff recommendations designed to influence rational, cost effective and safe drug therapy
• Collaborates with clinical staff to provide pharmaceutical care to selected patients as outlined by best evidence, VHA and MEDVAMC clinical practice guidelines. Clinical activities include histories, evaluations, outlining and executing, and monitoring pharmacotherapeutic treatment plans utilizing the most effective, least toxic, and most economical medication treatments.
• Completes medication reconciliation including updating the medication profile to reflect an accurate, active list of VA and non-VA medications. This may include adding non-VA medications or discontinuing duplicate medications or those the patient is not taking
• Performs drug use evaluations on behalf of national, VISN, local and pharmacy department initiatives as needed.
• Acts as a liaison between Outpatient/Inpatient Pharmacy and the PMOP team regarding Pharmacy Services dispensing policies and regulations
• Acts as a resource for patients and staff regarding Pharmacy Service dispensing policies and regulations.
• Enters supply orders to support medication compliance and accurate medication administration (e.g., syringes, needles, tablet splitters), in accordance with VA medical facility policy.
• Manages out-of-stock situations by substituting alternate dosage strengths and instructions of the same medication equal to the prescribed dose and schedule as approved by the Pharmacy and Therapeutic Committee, including patient education as necessary.
• Implementing VA medical facility policies including therapeutic interchanges and automatic substitutions.
• Reviews and evaluates requests for non-formulary and restricted drugs for appropriateness and compliance with established criteria where applicable.

If you are not a current, permanent VA employee or Federal employee from another agency, you should apply CBST-12621005-25-JA.

The Medication Management in Pain Management Teams (MMPMT) Clinical Pharmacy Practitioner (CPP) performs the full range of accepted ethical and professional practices of pharmacy, observing all legal requirements. The primary role of the CPP is to provide comprehensive medication management services within the Pain Management Team (PMT).Duties include but are not limited to the following:

The incumbent has full time responsibility for providing expert pharmacotherapy services for patients and professional staff to optimize patient response and resource utilization. At minimum of 20% of services will be devoted to Pain-related clinical care. Within the basic framework the incumbent assumes the following duties and responsibilities:

• Be directly involved in the design, implementation and monitoring of therapeutic drug plans to achieve definite outcomes through direct interactions with patients and providers in assigned areas.
• Be actively involved in reviewing patient medication regimens for clinical effectiveness, drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects, potential drug interactions, and therapeutic outcomes as required. Communicates findings with prescribers and provides appropriate alternatives to current treatment plans as needed.
• Be able to apply knowledge of normal laboratory values in the evaluation of patient care and recognizes significant abnormalities.
• Has expertise in the principles of clinical pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics and is knowledgeable and able to make dose adjustment recommendations based on objective laboratory findings.
• Reviews and implements pharmacotherapy and treatment guidelines, during direct patient care or via recommendations to other providers
• Documents clinical interventions in CPRS in a timely and professional manner as appropriate.
• Develops professional staff recommendations designed to influence rational, cost effective and safe drug therapy
• Collaborates with clinical staff to provide pharmaceutical care to selected patients as outlined by best evidence, VHA and MEDVAMC clinical practice guidelines. Clinical activities include histories, evaluations, outlining and executing, and monitoring pharmacotherapeutic treatment plans utilizing the most effective, least toxic, and most economical medication treatments.
• Completes medication reconciliation including updating the medication profile to reflect an accurate, active list of VA and non-VA medications. This may include adding non-VA medications or discontinuing duplicate medications or those the patient is not taking
• Performs drug use evaluations on behalf of national, VISN, local and pharmacy department initiatives as needed.
• Acts as a liaison between Outpatient/Inpatient Pharmacy and the PMOP team regarding Pharmacy Services dispensing policies and regulations
• Acts as a resource for patients and staff regarding Pharmacy Service dispensing policies and regulations.
• Enters supply orders to support medication compliance and accurate medication administration (e.g., syringes, needles, tablet splitters), in accordance with VA medical facility policy.
• Manages out-of-stock situations by substituting alternate dosage strengths and instructions of the same medication equal to the prescribed dose and schedule as approved by the Pharmacy and Therapeutic Committee, including patient education as necessary.
• Implementing VA medical facility policies including therapeutic interchanges and automatic substitutions.
• Reviews and evaluates requests for non-formulary and restricted drugs for appropriateness and compliance with established criteria where applicable.

• Guide the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) on resolving noncompliance issues and implementing corrective actions effectively.
• Provide guidance to dining facility staff on the proper care, use, and maintenance of food service equipment to maintain efficiency.
• Advise on equipment upgrades and modernization efforts to enhance dining facility functionality.
• Analyze statistical data to compile quarterly Food Cost and Feeding Strength Summary Reports for program oversight.
• Inspect food preparation processes to verify meal quality, progressive cookery, and plate waste management.
• Conduct compliance evaluations of dining facilities to ensure adherence to contractual, regulatory, and operational standards.

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• Set up, maintain, and troubleshoot telehealth equipment and technology
• Facilitate clinical telehealth sessions as a telepresenter within scope of practice
• Provide telehealth competency-based training to clinicians, staff, and patients
• Manage scheduling for telehealth appointments, both intra- and inter-facility
• Conduct performance improvement activities to optimize telehealth operations
• Capture and manage clinical data for telehealth applications like store and forward
• Support administrative aspects, including inventory management and record keeping
• Assist in developing procedures and performance metrics to evaluate telehealth services
• Provide patient education using approved materials and ensure patient privacy and security
• Coordinate with IT and Biomed teams to resolve technical issues
• Offer guidance and support to less experienced telehealth staff members
• Travel to various care sites as needed for telehealth support and operations

Duties include, but are not limited to:
Clinical

• Ensuring treatment plans develop all CAT/Recreation Therapists to promote the goals of the program in which each Veteran is participating
• Developing and implementing recreation therapy-creative arts programs
• Keeping abreast of current scientific, technological, theoretical and treatment modality changes, as well as management theory relating to the provision of recreation therapy
• Developing and implementing recreation therapy programs using principles of evidenced-based practice to establish and/or improve recreation therapy guidelines

• Responsible for the overall supervision of the employees assigned to the Wellbeing/RT section
• Actively recruiting potential candidates, interviewing applicants and coordinating in the selection process with Human Resources, selecting best candidates, orienting new employees, creating employee performance standards, completing semi­annual/annual performance appraisals, recommending performance awards/promotions, and training
• Recommending and initiating counseling and disciplinary actions for subordinates, as guided by Human Resources Management, Union contracts and Recreation policies
• Responsible for conducting an evaluation of the competency of each staff member to assure he/she possesses the necessary skills to successfully complete assigned duties
• Developing position descriptions or functional statements and determining the level of competency necessary to meet mandatory job requirements

• Analyzing current use and projects needs for formulation of the annual service budget estimating operating requirements including staffing, equipment, supplies, and services
• Maintaining RT fund-control point and general post accounts as an approving official, as specified in policy

• Assisting in the development of the performance improvement program to continually monitor therapy functions of WH & HS staff for quality and appropriateness of CAT/recreation therapy
• Assuring the well being/recreation therapy program is in compliance with applicable standards established by OSHA, VHA, JC, CARF and other reviewing agencies

• Overseeing a continuing staff development program for therapists and therapy assistants
• May serve as a mentor or preceptor for any creative arts/recreation therapy student
• Instructing, supervising and evaluating student/intern

Duties include, but are not limited to:
Clinical

• Ensuring treatment plans develop all CAT/Recreation Therapists to promote the goals of the program in which each Veteran is participating
• Developing and implementing recreation therapy-creative arts programs
• Keeping abreast of current scientific, technological, theoretical and treatment modality changes, as well as management theory relating to the provision of recreation therapy
• Developing and implementing recreation therapy programs using principles of evidenced-based practice to establish and/or improve recreation therapy guidelines

• Responsible for the overall supervision of the employees assigned to the Wellbeing/RT section
• Actively recruiting potential candidates, interviewing applicants and coordinating in the selection process with Human Resources, selecting best candidates, orienting new employees, creating employee performance standards, completing semi­annual/annual performance appraisals, recommending performance awards/promotions, and training
• Recommending and initiating counseling and disciplinary actions for subordinates, as guided by Human Resources Management, Union contracts and Recreation policies
• Responsible for conducting an evaluation of the competency of each staff member to assure he/she possesses the necessary skills to successfully complete assigned duties
• Developing position descriptions or functional statements and determining the level of competency necessary to meet mandatory job requirements

• Analyzing current use and projects needs for formulation of the annual service budget estimating operating requirements including staffing, equipment, supplies, and services
• Maintaining RT fund-control point and general post accounts as an approving official, as specified in policy

• Assisting in the development of the performance improvement program to continually monitor therapy functions of WH & HS staff for quality and appropriateness of CAT/recreation therapy
• Assuring the well being/recreation therapy program is in compliance with applicable standards established by OSHA, VHA, JC, CARF and other reviewing agencies

• Overseeing a continuing staff development program for therapists and therapy assistants
• May serve as a mentor or preceptor for any creative arts/recreation therapy student
• Instructing, supervising and evaluating student/intern

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT & will remain open until May 14, 2025, or until all positions are filled. The first cut-off date is December 13, 2024. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled.

Applicants will remain active for 3 months after their initial application is received and/or updated. After that time, you must update your application through your USAJobs account if you would like to be made active again for possible consideration during the open period.

DUTIES

• Focuses on researching, diagnosing and treating skin disorders and diseases.
• Complete patient examinations and may perform minor skin surgeries. Job duties also entail prescribing topical medication for skin problems.
• Performs dermatological procedures as there are many factors influencing the choice of treatment:
  • 1. Type of skin cancer or noncancerous or precancerous growth
  • 2. Location, size, number, and aggressiveness of the tumor
  • 3. Patient's general health
  • 4. Side effects, possible complications, benefits, and cure rate of a procedure
  • 5. Dermatologist's experience and familiarity with a particular procedure

• Examinations-Evaluates patients by examining thoroughly. Appropriate clinical, laboratory and other pertinent data is obtained to determine care the patient is provided.
• Diagnosis--Interprets and evaluates clinical data for the purpose of determining diagnosis and clinical status.
• Therapeutic Ability--Prescribes appropriate and timely treatment; applies indicated therapeutic procedures; recognizes and assesses changes in behavior, symptoms, signs, and other pertinent facts about the patient and modifies plan of treatment when indicated. Recognizes own capabilities and limitations.
• Effectiveness in Emergencies--The incumbent is readily available; and quick in recognizing emergency situations and taking timely necessary action. Has active certification in BLS, ACLS, or both as required by facility Bylaws.
• Patient Management--Develops and maintains rapport and gains the confidence of patients and relatives through competence and interpersonal skills to the end that patients and others are informed participants in the treatment effort.
• Consultations and Specialty Skills--Recognizes the need for consultation and utilizing facility or clinic specialty skills in diagnosis and treatment. Responds to inpatient/outpatient consultations in a timely manner, documents consultations according to procedure and is actively engaged with the primary team or clinician in collaborating on the patient's care and management.
• Record keeping-records the History/Physical and other examinations and changes in patient's status promptly. Unusual incidents are promptly reported to the appropriate official. Clear, accurate, and adequate clinical records are kept current and completed at time of discharge. The treatment plan is clearly stated. The physician is fully knowledgeable of and utilizes the Computerized Patient Record System. All progress notes, orders are to be completed and signed daily.
• Encounters - All encounters to be completed daily by physician as this affects hospital funding.
• Consults Closure: Consults are required to be completed by the provider at the time patient has been seen.

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open for recruitment of Psychiatrists with sub-specialties for Mental Health Service.

Psychiatrists - Major duties and responsibilities include:

Mental Health Connect: Core responsibilities include providing include providing triage and evaluation services to Veterans new to Mental Health. Duties will include consulting with primary care physicians, providing brief and comprehensive mental health assessments as well as time-limited follow up to Veterans not established in specialty mental health. Incumbent must be skilled in general outpatient psychiatry, including diagnostic evaluations, pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy. Competent in the management of individuals with a broad range of clinical problems, including post-traumatic stress disorder, mood, anxiety and psychotic disorders, substance use disorders and psychiatric disorders in the elderly Veteran population.

General Psychiatrist: Core responsibilities include providing comprehensive psychiatric medical care (assessment, consultation, treatment)
to patients on the Mental Health Diamond Team based in Dallas or patients served at the Fort Worth Mental Health Clinic. Physician should be competent in the management of individuals with a broad range of clinical problems, including but not limited to post-traumatic stress disorder, mood, anxiety and psychotic disorders, substance use disorders and psychiatric disorders in the elderly Veteran population.

Addiction Psychiatrist: Core responsibilities include providing comprehensive psychiatric medical care (assessment, consultation, treatment) to patients in the Dallas Mental Health Gold Team, an outpatient clinic focusing on providing care to Veterans with addictions and substance use disorders, or Diamond Team, a general mental health team.

Primary Care - Mental Health Integration Psychiatrist: Core responsibilities include providing integrated mental health care in primary care clinic settings through collaboration with primary care physicians and primary care nurses. Physician should be competent in the management of individuals with a broad range of clinical problems, including but not limited to post-traumatic stress disorder, mood, anxiety and psychotic disorders, substance use disorders and psychiatric disorders in the elderly Veteran population.


Work Schedule: Generally Monday - Friday (8:00 am to 4:30 pm) with light on-call responsibilities but varies by work area. Flexible work tours and telework may be available.

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

Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Authorized, see details in "Education Section"

SUMMARY: The primary purpose of this position is to utilize specialized ESL/EFL expertise and organizational knowledge to execute routine and non-routine Instruction Branch program management operations, and to ensure effective instructor workforce management and student program management of U.S. Military and International and civilian students training.

DUTIES

• Plans, organizes and manages international and US student class schedules.
• Serves as the flight POC and subject matter expert on instructional area operating procedures, including ECL, ALCPT, Book Quiz, OPI and PE testing.
• Coordinates Instruction Branch special training programs, to include US Army (Echo Co.) Element, Puerto Rico US Army ROTC Program, USAF ROTC Program and PME Prep Program, and others as assigned.
• Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
• Conducts ESL/EFL/ESP instruction and/or ESL/EFL instructor training for international and US students and/or instructor-students both at the resident campus and while deployed on nonresident Mobile Training Team (MTT) assignment.