Total 26 research associate job vacancies in Information Technology category in The United States of America

The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.


The ACOS-SC demonstrates skill in managing and directing the work of large, complex organizational units and in applying effective management practices. He/she has experience and knowledge in the specialty care integrated community care teams. Director has the ability to balance responsibilities in a complex environment, work with great autonomy, set priorities, delegate tasks, meet multiple deadlines, analyze complex organizational problems, and develop and implement effective solutions for those problems. Has the responsibility for developing, implementing, maintaining short- and long-term plans for the Specialty Care ICC (working closely with the ACOS-SC), consistent with the facility strategic plan.

• The ACOS-SC reviews requests for initial and renewal of credentials and clinical privileges, making recommendations regarding appointment and privileging action. Annually reviews all clinical privilege forms to ensure they correctly and adequately reflect the services being provided at the facility. Maintains performance data on providers including workload, clinical outcomes, appropriate and timely documentation, and maintenance of certification using this when recommending privileges for Professional Practice Evaluations (FPPE/OPPE).
• Reviews, interprets, and effectively utilizes performance reports, benchmark data, budget expenditure documents, staffing and other reports in decision making. Has basic understanding of health care finance, billing, utilization management, coding and documentation and ensures compliance with facility standards.
• Spends a portion of time in clinical practice, providing clinical leadership and problem solving for complex cases and ethical dilemmas. Works closely with affiliated school of medicine and residency program to ensure a successful residency program.
• Responsible for the management of human resources within the service line including hiring and disciplinary action, Labor/Management relations, performance appraisals, and professional boarding procedures for various disciplines. He/she actively embraces the tenets of Equal Employee Opportunity (EEO).
• The Specialty Care Medical Director has oversight of the following services: Acute Inpatient Medical services, Cardiology, Pulmonology, Hematology/Oncology, Dermatology, Nephrology, Infectious Diseases, Gastroenterology, Neurology, and administrative support staff for Primary and Specialty Care.
• The incumbent supervises physician supervisors within Specialty Care ICC. Additionally, all administrative staff in Primary Care/Specialty Care report to the Administrative Officer for Primary and Specialty Care. The ACOS for Specialty Care directly supervises the AO for both ICC's. Direct administrative and professional supervision of staff with; administrative and professional supervision/accountability for approximately 110 Specialty Care staff positions. Regular staff meetings of administrative and educational nature are conducted by incumbent and scheduled to meet the goals of the institution and needs of the staff.

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

Work Schedule: Monday- Friday - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Eligible
Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of annual paid time offer per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

Starting at $300,000 Per Year (VM 15)

• Maintains calendar and assist the Nurse Manager, Home Telehealth and HT Lead with all administrative functions.
• Functional in the use of a variety of computer software programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, TEAMS, and PowerPoint.
• Updates RPM-HT emergency response list and RPM-HT 1-800 phone line; answers phone(s), secure messaging and voicemail; provides mailing services to include a variety of letters, fliers, enrollment/discharge information, email/faxing, copying and inter office mail upkeep; collects and distributes mail.
• Highly proficient in the use of VistA and CPRS for purposes of preparing department level reports for documentation, data tracking, recording keeping, and assisting patients and the RPM-HT staff.
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining inventory of all RPM-HT equipment through ROES access and review.
• Responsible for monitoring the use of services, supplies, and equipment for the program.
• Ability to fully communicate in a positive professional manor verbally and in writing with a variety of people from different backgrounds and different levels of understanding.
• Ability to assist with problem solving in a positive, goal-oriented manner.
• Will perform and document required RPMHT monitoring equipment troubleshooting and replacement as needed.
• Provides clear, well-defined recommendations to resolve all or most of the unusual situations PSA functions with minimal to no supervisory referral using a variety of interpersonal skills and program knowledge,

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30-4:00pm, subject to change based on the needs of the facility.
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#: Program Support Assistant - Office of the Associate Nurse Executive Ambulatory Care/PD07549A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $37,696 Per Year (GS 5)

The Associate Chief of Staff for Specialty Care (ACOSSC) is responsible for the comprehensive management for all medical services provided at the Jonathan M. Wainwright Memorial VA Medical Center, Walla Walla, WA (VAWW) within their subordinate service lines and is accountable for ensuring outpatient and specialty care is provided in accordance with local clinical policy, community standards, and VHA and Office of Patient Care national benchmarks for quality care.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Ensuring and providing documentation that all medical providers within the specialty services are competent.
• Managing all daily operational aspects of Specialty Care (SC) and Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
• Demonstrating outstanding professional ability in the practice of outpatient care or a medical specialty and providing a high standard of outpatient care for the medical center's Veteran population.
• Delivering direct oversight for SC and HBPC, providing the principal outpatient/residential/medicine specialties diagnostic and treatment functions for VAWW and setting the standards for quality and procedures for patient care in the medical services and supported clinics.
• Demonstrating the ability to guide the development and implementation of programs within their respective domain. These include, but are not limited to medical practice, professional standards, personnel issues, quality and performance improvement.
• Participating in regular meetings of the clinical executive board, professional standards board, together with other committees and boards as deemed appropriate by the Chief of Staff. This may include credentialing and privileging, monitoring and evaluation requirements, clinical review process, peer reviews, management reviews and reports, and other assignments as directed by the Chief of Staff.

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

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00AM to 4:30PM
Telework: ADHOC Telework may be available based on Service needs.
Virtual: This is not a virtual or remote position.

Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

Starting at $250,000 Per Year (VM 00)

This vacancy will remain open until filled.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assures that each patient presenting for care at the clinic receives quality medical care within the limits and resources of the clinic, obtaining referral to another VA facility if resources are not available.
• Directs and supervises the clinical activities of the physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners. The Chief may also have input on the performance of others such as nurses, administrative support staff, social workers, clinical pharmacy practitioners, and nutritionists.
• Participates in direct patient care and serves as a role model for peers. Consideration is given to the age of the patient as it relates to the ability to understand directions and provides objective self-assessment or any other medical milieu appropriate to the overall treatment plan.
• Ensures that staffing, space, equipment, and materials, systems and support services are utilized appropriately to meet the needs of the patients served in the outpatient clinic.
• Ensures that patients receive care in a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Ensures that the care of each patient in the outpatient clinic is the responsibility of a qualified and appropriately privileged staff physician.
• Is responsible for enforcement of applicable medical center and outpatient clinic policies, rules and regulations, and medical staff bylaws.
• Is responsible for meeting the performance improvement requirements of both the Joint Commission and the Department of Veterans Affairs, encompassing the information in the outpatient clinic, and for directing, educating, and involving all staff in these areas in the performance improvement process.
• Completes annual proficiency evaluations of physicians, PAs, and APNs, and incorporates provider specific performance improvement data in these appraisals.
• Participates in the resource allocation process for the outpatient clinics.
• Has overall responsibility for the safety program and action plan in the outpatient clinic.
• Participates in the various medical center's committees as appropriate.
• Administers and enforces all leave policies for the individuals supervised. Utilizes workload statistics and other data to ensure optimum availability of staff to meet patient needs.
• Anticipates clinic staffing vacancies and needs, interviews and selects candidates.
• Completes annual performance evaluations of physicians and incorporates specific performance improvement data in these appraisals.
• Arranges for physician coverage to assume the clinical responsibilities of the Section Chief during his/her absence.
• Is responsible for the oversight of all educational programs in the clinic and participates in the educational programs for primary care.
• Uses results of monitoring and evaluation activities in the clinic and clinic improvement activities, in planning the educational programs for the medical staff.
• Encourages and supports professional growth of staff by approval of authorized absence for conferences and workshops, in accordance with the prescribed guidelines by Human Resources Management Service and ACOS/Education.
• Other duties as assigned.

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

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be approved for highly qualified candidates.

Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Learn more.


Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

Work Schedule: 8:00 AM - 4:30PM Monday - Friday.

Starting at $245,000 Per Year (VM 15)

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


Major Duties:

• Serves the needs and objectives of the Research & Development (R&D) Committee and its subcommittees.
• Responsible for assuring that issues identified in subcommittees are fully presented to the Research & Development (R&D) Committee.
• Communicates to investigators any deficiencies found and advises them on how to correct or revise the submission.
• Acts as liaison between reviewers and investigators to ensure and accomplish requested modifications.
• Manages proper and effective receipt, logging, routing, tracking inquiry, evaluation, interpretation, judgement, review, action and response regarding research submissions and related business.
• Performs administrative pre-committee analysis of research proposals, including identifying problems and issues in the proposal, contacting the investigator, and requesting additions or corrections to the proposal or to the informed consent forms, securing additional information for the committee on specific points, and bringing the study to the most complete level possible before submission for committee review.
• Performs intake of research personnel and new research protocols and assures that all documents have been property completed..
• Develops and maintains systems to evaluate and monitor research project for progress, performance, and compliance with federal research standards, laws, and regulations.
• Performs analysis of research proposals while liaising with applicable personnel to get any information or document issues corrected before submission for regulatory committee review.
• Manages receipt, logging, routing, tracking, evaluation, interpretation, and responses regarding research proposal submissions and regulatory committee review process.
• Performs other duties assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday; 8:00a.m.-4:30p.m.
Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized
Telework: Available Upon Supervisory Approval
Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Starting at $66,757 Per Year (GS 9)

This vacancy will remain open until filled.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• The Deputy, ACOS, Ambulatory Care position at the VA Memphis will encompass the breadth of clinical care, including inpatient consultation, outpatient clinic and management of the Service in addition to supervision of other LIP's, staff and trainees
  assigned to the Service.
• Ensures clinical care is delivered in accordance with hospital and VHA policy, meeting or exceeding community standards and VHA national benchmarks.
• Having primary responsibility for supervising other LIP's and staff in the Service, and for ensuring that staff are performing to the highest standards of clinical care excellence, time, efficiency, professional and ethical behavior.
• Ensures care of patients in both outpatient and inpatient settings are smooth, patient centric and safe. This includes, but is not limited to, collaboration and good communication with the Emergency Department, Subspecialty Services and/or Clinics admitting patients to the hospital and transitions to outpatient care.
• Supervises all operational aspects of the Service, including establishment of the highest clinical care standards, operations, and quality.
• Develops strong, collegial working relationships with other Service and Section Chiefs within the medical center (both clinical and administrative).
• Oversees the development and implementation of systems redesigns projects and quality improvements programs within the Service.
• Champions initiatives designed to improve overall quality using evidence-based medicine and peer review.
• Participates in clinical review process such as tort claims, peer reviews, management reviews and administrative activities, as directed by the Chief of Staff or designee.
• Participates as a Deputy, ACOS along with the Service Chief in the organization's continued accreditation readiness activities.
• Fosters a culture of transparency, communication, collegiality and patient centered interdisciplinary team work.
• Maintains current medical knowledge and technical skills and provides both leadership and documentation that all LIP's within the Service are competent with respect to current privileging within the Service. He/she is expected to maintain excellent diagnostic, judgmental, and therapeutic acumen in the care of Veterans receiving interventions.
• Maintain the clinical ability to perform full general clinical examinations on established or newly consulted patients in the clinics, on inpatient wards or in Emergency Department as needed.
• Promote the expansion of non-traditional care such as (but not limited to) CVT, electronic consultation (e-consult), group clinics, telephone clinics, secure messaging to improve access to care.
• Required to be eligible for a Faculty of appointment at UTHSC. VAMC Memphis is integrally involved in all teaching and research activities at the University. Teaching responsibilities may include resident mentorship during their inpatient rotations at the VA Memphis as well as outpatient clinic precepting, and other duties as assigned.
• Serving on facility, VISN, and National Committees and workgroups as appropriate.
• Overseeing professional and administrative activities within the assigned division including selection, orientation and continuing education of staff in collaboration with other Physician leaders.
• Other duties assigned.

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

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be eligible for highly qualified applicants.
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Learn more.

Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 4:30PM

Starting at $250,000 Per Year (VM 15)

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

Duties include but may not be limited to:

• Ensures the Harry S. Truman VA is in continued readiness for site visits and/or inspection from VA oversight bodies such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), National Institute of Health (NIH) Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW), American Association for Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and others.
• Evaluates research policies and standard operating procedures and ensures compliance with applicable federal regulations and accreditation requirements.
• Evaluates new legislation for potential impact to the research program and translates into program actions, services, policy statements and directives.
• Monitors research compliance with approved procedures and regulations by administration and by investigators in human/animal subjects, biomedical research or clinical trials.
• Provides operational support and guidance as well strategic direction in the application of regulatory requirements of a research program.
• Develops and maintains working relationships with internal and external stakeholders such as Information Security Officer, Chairperson of Institutional Review Board (IRB), and Privacy Officer.
• Communicates both verbally and in written form, with national, regional, and local senior management, clinical investigators, and other staff.
• Develops procedures and systems for establishing, operating, and assessing the effectiveness of compliance control systems and the accomplishment of audits, inspections, or management of internal control reviews.
• Reviews research projects involving human and animal subjects, including thorough review and regulatory audit of all informed consent documents.
• Conducts audits of individual research studies, and develops new methods, approaches and procedures to develop the VA research compliance program.
• Directs performance improvement activities to promote compliance, reduce violations of regulations and standards, and correct factors that may contribute to non-compliance.
• Conducts in depth review of analysis of research, clinical, and training records and provides timely, accurate and complete documentation to facility leadership.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Required

Starting at $98,496 Per Year (GS 13)

Interagency Personnel Agreements (30%)

• Coordinate with outside agencies to establish interagency personnel agreements/contracts between AAVA and affiliates
• Determine and provide appropriate personnel costs for agreements
• Acts as subject matter expert on regulations impacting IPAs, providing advice to key personnel at affiliate agencies on government regulations pertaining to the agreements, and drawing attention to staff-specific rules and regulations
• Agreements will cover both VA staff working on projects for affiliate agencies, and affiliate staff working on VA projects.

Financial Management Activities (30%)

• Will be responsible for approving travel requests in Concur Travel System and will provide guidance to the HSR&D Program Support Assistant Travel Clerk regarding appropriate selection of Control Points for traveler costs.
• Will be responsible for Travel Fund Control Points and will work closely with HSR&D Administrative Office to ensure accurate accounting and correct year-end reporting of Travel distributions and expenditures (approximately $1 mil annually).
• Reviews all invoices in IPPS in order for Sr. Budget Analyst and/or Administrative Officer to certify. This entails reviewing IPAs and contracts to ensure accurate billing and contacting vendors when discrepancies are identified.
• Assist Sr. Budget Analyst and Administrative Officer with All Other accounting and ledger maintenance (approximately $2.5 mil annually).

Time Keeping (20%)

• Provide Training to new and existing employees on how to properly submit leave requests
• Review and validate timecards each pay period
• Coordinate with AO, Budget Analyst, Supervisors, and others to resolve any discrepancies such as leave, schedules, etc.
• Laisse with payroll as needed to resolve any pay issues

Acquisition and Contracting (15%)

• Purchase card holder and complies with all the acquisition regulations.
• Processes/approves 2237s, 1358s and invoices, including verifying accuracy with other research staff and certifying in the VISTA system and US Bank.
• Maintains certification as a COR Level II and participates on the HSR&D COR Team. The COR Team lead will assign incumbent contracts for acquisition of supplies, equipment, leases and services as requested by investigators and project managers. Incumbent maintains automated suspense records for each request and actions to ensure timely delivery of the proper item.

Additional Duties (5%)

• Support pre-award activities (Just in Time) as needed (e.g., helping to upload files, create helpful handouts/guides for the process of completing requirements, etc.)
• Assist with tracking completion of reporting requirements (clinical trials, RPPRs, etc.) for HSR&D projects. (e.g., follow-up with teams who have upcoming reports, delinquent reports, etc.).
• May assist with performance management and research information dissemination as needed.
• May work on several projects at same time and must prioritize activities to assure that all deadlines are met. Must understand a variety of types of research data and be able to independently identify discrepancies and engage in investigative actions to determine appropriate corrections.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday (8:00 am to 4:30 pm)
Compressed/Flexible: Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Program Analyst - Health Services Research & Development/PD928890
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $62,937 Per Year (GS 9)

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

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Authorized
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Authorized Learn more.

Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

The John D. Dingell Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) is seeking a transformative and visionary leader for the Associate Chief of Staff for Primary Care Service (ACOS Primary Care), reporting directly to the Chief of Staff. In addition to Primary Care at the Medical Center, the ACOS Primary Care will also oversee the clinical care provided at the Women's Health Clinic, and off-site primary care locations. Primary Care also manages the whole health program, offering alternative medicine practices to supplement and enhance patients' medical treatment plans. Applicants must be US citizens, have an M.D. or D.O. degree, possess American Board Certification in the area of medical specialty (Primary Care, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine), have demonstrated administrative and leadership experience (ideally as Service Chief or Department Chair), and possess the necessary research and educational accomplishments to qualify for an academic appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor level at our physically adjacent affiliate, Wayne State University School of Medicine (WSU-SOM).

The candidate should be an inspiring and effective role model, innovative thinker, customer-service focused, and have proven clinical excellence, with exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. The ability to motivate, develop, and monitor medical staff as part of multidisciplinary teams and service lines to achieve quality outcomes, optimize clinic capacity and utilization of resources, and maximize efficiency to meet required performance measures is essential. The ACOS Primary Care will be expected to practice within their specialty, foster a supportive teaching environment, and develop research programs. The VAMC serves as a major WSU-SOM site for pre-and post-graduate education in medicine, surgery, and psychiatry. A growing basic and clinical research program now exceeds $8 million in annual funding.

This VAMC is a state-of-the-art, 108-bed tertiary care, medical, surgical, and psychiatric facility with an 84-bed nursing home care unit, a 50-bed, off-site Domiciliary, and three community-based outpatient clinics. Over 2,000 employees provide dedicated service to Veterans from throughout southeastern Michigan. We are in the heart of Detroit's cultural and medical center districts that include museums, seven hospitals, and Wayne State University.


Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-4:30PM

Starting at $210,000 Per Year (VM 15)

Duties include but are not limited to:
Administrative / Supervisory
1. Coordinates the professional and clinical aspects of the Pharmaceutical Care program.
2. Assures continued accreditation of the Pharmacy Practice Residency.
3. Promotes staff participation in the maintenance and review of Patient Medication Records, Laboratory Tests, Patient Medication Interviews, Chart Reviews, Grand Rounds, Clinical Huddles, and Continuing Education Programs.
4. Develops new clinical programs, the maintenance of appropriate quality patient care and in providing quality assurance assessments and medication usage evaluation, through performance improvement quality assurance programs.
5. Participates as a member of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.
6. Coordinates activities of the CPPs and supervisors reporting to him/her to organize work to maximize the productivity within available resources.
7. Recruits, interviews, and selects suitable personnel.
8. Provides direct supervision and evaluation to Clinical Pharmacy Practitioners, which participate in clinical pharmacy functions.
9. Institutes policy and procedures to assure high quality clinical, consultative and informational services are provided by pharmacy clinical staff.
10. Works with other services to complete goals and improve communications.
11. Coordinates development of staff competencies and ensures maintenance of employee competency folders for those under his or her supervision.
12. Maintains effective channels of communications focused on customer service and consistent with VA ICARE values with internal and external pharmacy customers.
13. Coordinates gathering and consolidation of required recurring and special reports and the development of monitors for continuous quality improvement of medication management processes.
14. Assists the Chief of Pharmacy in the preparation of a budget which projects and justifies personnel, equipment, and space for pharmacy clinical services.
15. Assures that the clinical pharmacy services are maintained at a quality consistent with current and accepted healthcare delivery standards.
16. Ensures Pharmacy Service compliance with CPPO, VHA, OIG, CARF and other applicable regulatory bodies.
17. Participates as a preceptor of pharmacy students and residents for education pertaining to administrative or clinical pharmacy services. Supervises the Residency Program Director.

Clinical - Direct Patient Care Activities that require a scope of practice
1. Core functions include face-to-face, video visit, and telephone encounters with referred patients, for comprehensive medication management in practice areas identified in their individual scope of practice.
2. Functions as a provider with a scope of practice to design, implement, and monitor therapeutic drug plans to achieve definite outcomes through direct interactions with patients and providers in assigned areas.
3. Orders, performs, reviews, and analyzes appropriate laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies necessary to monitor and support the patient's drug therapy.
4. Follows-up with patients on lab or test results to discuss the plan of therapy.
5. Clinical pharmacy specialists will determine if a referral to the physician is necessary when disease progression occurs or adverse drug events require treatment interventions outside of the CPP scope of practice.
Clinical - Indirect Patient Care Activities
1. Identify patients who may benefit from Comprehensive Medication Management through population management reports and during team meetings.
2. Review 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.
3. Monitor and report drug errors, adverse drug reactions, allergies, and patient compliance issues. Documents findings per facility procedures.
4. Apply knowledge of normal laboratory values in the evaluation of patient care, recognizes significant abnormalities, and makes dose adjustment recommendations based on objective laboratory findings.
5. Reviews and evaluates requests for non-formulary and restricted drugs for appropriateness and compliance with established criteria where applicable.
6. Assists Pharmacy and Therapeutics committee with Medication Use Evaluations (MUEs) and other safety initiatives.
7. Promotes and monitors compliance for established drug therapy policies.
8. Works with providers to ensure compliance with national, VISN, and local initiatives.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 0800-1630
Telework: Ad-hoc only
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000/Associate Chief of Pharmacy
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
EDRP Authorized: Contact V20CompensationTeam@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $129,355 Per Year (GS 13)

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinates the use of VISTA, CPRS, pharmacy software, equipment and systems and other systems for the provision of quality clinical care and to support the clinical decision-making process.
• Works occasionally or may orientate and shadow other pharmacists in the inpatient and outpatient areas needed to gain a better understanding of how the automated software and equipment impacts the overall pharmacy process and end-user.
• Works in the controlled substance vault by performing inventory and drug accountability duties.
• Assists Pharmacy and Therapeutics committee with medication use evaluations and other safety initiatives.
• Works with providers to ensure compliance with national, VISN, and local initiatives.
• Accurately processes, prepares, dispenses and documents processes as related to the Pharmacy Drug Research Program.
• Prepares and presents educational material (e.g., handouts, outlines, flow sheets, lectures) to physicians, pharmacy service employees, nurses, and other allied health professionals and assists with medical center-wide instruction on the VISTA package.
• Assists with training of new providers (staff and residents) in CPRS applications which pertain to medication processes.
• Coordinates efforts with the Facility Program Manager (Economics and Education) in relation to staff development topics or in-services regarding system, policy or process updates related to the medication process.
• Serves as training coordinator for Pharmacy Service and, when assigned, trains and orients new pharmacists and supportive personnel in the following areas: Use of VISTA, CPRS, mailman, ADP security, Lync, Outlook, My Health-E Vet, etc.; Use of the TMS program; Use of Pharmacy Automation Systems; and Consolidated Mail Out Pharmacy (CMOP).
• Participates in meetings, conferences, and programs that provide exposure and insight into hospital training programs, which affect Pharmacy Service staff.
• Serves as an authoritative information source on investigational drugs and their utilization in therapy.
• Serves as a consultant on regulatory matters to all investigators and ensures compliance with appropriate regulatory bodies.
• Coordinates patient care and addresses procedural concerns when patients are admitted to the Medical Center and are currently enrolled, or previously have been previously enrolled in investigational studies.
• Develops dispensing procedures for all active studies in a uniform format containing concise protocol summaries, dispensing instructions, lists of authorized prescribers, dispensing records, and other pertinent information.
• Assures information security over all Pharmacy areas and immediately reports inconsistencies to Pharmacy Management.
• Coordinates all activities and functions of the Pharmacy computer and information system to ensure the availability of these programs for the timely and correct distribution of medication and pharmacy services in all areas of the medical center and outpatient clinics.
• Manages the pharmacy information systems related to inpatient, outpatient, and clinics in coordination with Pharmacy Management and VISN 23 sites, when applicable (integrated shared databases).
• Responds to external proficiency testing programs. Prepares reports and responds to requests for information from hospital staff and regulatory agencies.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm
Telework: Regular telework 1-2 days per pay period
Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $118,153 Per Year (GS 13)

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinates the use of VISTA, CPRS, pharmacy software, equipment and systems and other systems for the provision of quality clinical care and to support the clinical decision-making process.
• Works occasionally or may orientate and shadow other pharmacists in the inpatient and outpatient areas needed to gain a better understanding of how the automated software and equipment impacts the overall pharmacy process and end-user.
• Works in the controlled substance vault by performing inventory and drug accountability duties.
• Assists Pharmacy and Therapeutics committee with medication use evaluations and other safety initiatives.
• Works with providers to ensure compliance with national, VISN, and local initiatives.
• Accurately processes, prepares, dispenses and documents processes as related to the Pharmacy Drug Research Program.
• Prepares and presents educational material (e.g., handouts, outlines, flow sheets, lectures) to physicians, pharmacy service employees, nurses, and other allied health professionals and assists with medical center-wide instruction on the VISTA package.
• Assists with training of new providers (staff and residents) in CPRS applications which pertain to medication processes.
• Coordinates efforts with the Facility Program Manager (Economics and Education) in relation to staff development topics or in-services regarding system, policy or process updates related to the medication process.
• Serves as training coordinator for Pharmacy Service and, when assigned, trains and orients new pharmacists and supportive personnel in the following areas: Use of VISTA, CPRS, mailman, ADP security, Lync, Outlook, My Health-E Vet, etc.; Use of the TMS program; Use of Pharmacy Automation Systems; and Consolidated Mail Out Pharmacy (CMOP).
• Participates in meetings, conferences, and programs that provide exposure and insight into hospital training programs, which affect Pharmacy Service staff.
• Serves as an authoritative information source on investigational drugs and their utilization in therapy.
• Serves as a consultant on regulatory matters to all investigators and ensures compliance with appropriate regulatory bodies.
• Coordinates patient care and addresses procedural concerns when patients are admitted to the Medical Center and are currently enrolled, or previously have been previously enrolled in investigational studies.
• Develops dispensing procedures for all active studies in a uniform format containing concise protocol summaries, dispensing instructions, lists of authorized prescribers, dispensing records, and other pertinent information.
• Assures information security over all Pharmacy areas and immediately reports inconsistencies to Pharmacy Management.
• Coordinates all activities and functions of the Pharmacy computer and information system to ensure the availability of these programs for the timely and correct distribution of medication and pharmacy services in all areas of the medical center and outpatient clinics.
• Manages the pharmacy information systems related to inpatient, outpatient, and clinics in coordination with Pharmacy Management and VISN 23 sites, when applicable (integrated shared databases).
• Responds to external proficiency testing programs. Prepares reports and responds to requests for information from hospital staff and regulatory agencies.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm
Telework: Regular telework 1-2 days per pay period
Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $118,153 Per Year (GS 13)

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

NOTE: This is a TERM appointment (not-to-exceed 10/24/2027). Term appointments are non-status, nonpermanent appointments of limited duration (more than 1 year but not more than 4). Term employees are eligible to earn leave and generally have the same benefits as permanent employees including health and life insurance, within-grade increases and Federal Employees Retirement System and Thrift Savings Plan coverage. Term appointments may be extended without further competition (up to the 4 year maximum). The appointment to a Term position does not confer eligibility for promotion or reassignment to other positions or the ability to be non-competitively converted to permanent employment.

The major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Researched and analyzes administrative issues, determines pertinent issues and collects relevant information from a variety of sources;
• Prepares/maintains Access databases and databases created with other software;
• Prepares graphs and statistical presentations using Excel, PowerPoint, Word and other applications;
• Performs research and conducts literature searches on Substance Use Disorders (SUD);
• Compiles, coordinates, and maintains files of regulatory documents and communications between research personnel, IRB and VA Research & Development Committees;
• Compiles and edits materials that comprise grant applications and research proposals and provides technical writing assistance to proposals;
• Plans and accomplishes special projects;
• Conducts extensive research and compilation of data from diverse sources, the internet and software designed for spreadsheets; extracts and assembles information from various sources, conducts analysis and develops reports and presentations;
• Assists with developing, maintaining and disseminating CESATE administrative management policies and procedures, provides input into day-to-day operations, e.g., preparation and submission of correspondence and reports;
• Performs a wide variety of record-keeping duties including updating manuals on policy and directives, maintaining files, and coordinating meetings, conferences and training classes using Microsoft Outlook and other software;
• Responds to inquiries; serves as the primary point of contact by utilizing communications channels (i.e., telephone, fax, email, internet, correspondence, etc.); and
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00a.m. to 4:30p.m.
Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved
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.
Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Starting at $62,677 Per Year (GS 9)

THIS IS A DETAIL OPPORTUNITY - NOT TO EXCEED 120-DAYS

The Selectee for this Detail Opportunity will be responsible for providing leadership in the primary care practice for the organization and delivery of these services for the Providence VA Healthcare System; and is accountable for ensuring quality and cost-effective care. The Primary Care (PC) Service Line is aligned under the Chief of Staff.

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

Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm

Starting at $230,000 Per Year (VM 15)

This is an open continuous announcement and will remain open until March 25, 2024. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be October 3, 2024, with subsequent cut-off dates every two weeks until March 25, 2024. Applicants who are referred will be considered for 90 days, after 90 days applicants will have to reapply.

Duties:

The Primary Purpose of the Position is: To perform duties as the Associate Service Chief who plans and coordinates activities within the Outcomes and Analytics section for the VA North Texas Healthcare System Pharmacy Service. Provides leadership, direction, organization, planning and implementation of pharmacy programs within Pharmacy Service sections including: Pharmacoeconomics, Procurement/Budget and Automation/Analytics. Supervises Pharmacy Program Managers, Technicians and Pharmacists that are involved with Outcomes and Analytics section within Pharmacy Service.

Program Management

• Assesses and evaluates pharmacy programs assigned to ensure proper coordination between the delivery of pharmacy services and the overall delivery of health care. The incumbent accepts substantial and continual responsibility and accountability for overseeing and evaluating pharmacy programs and for the implementation, coordination, monitoring, and evaluation of pharmacy services in the area of responsibility to meet VHA, VISN, facility, and professional best practice standards.
• Participates in short-range and long-range program planning and model development for effective delivery of effective outcomes and analytics for pharmacy services.
• Defines and establishes effective process monitors, outcome metrics, and quality controls to maintain the integrity of medication management systems under the incumbent's supervision. Takes appropriate action for metrics not being met and promotes a culture of continuous improvement.
• Participates in and leads performance improvement and systems redesign activities to improve the availability and quality of pharmacy services under the incumbent's supervision.
• Plans and maintains staffing patterns that promote use of all levels of Service personnel to achieve the Service's mission and goals. Is able to realign resources to meet goals and priorities.

Administrative Functions

• Approves or disapproved leave requests, formulates work schedules, performs timekeeping functions and ensures appropriate staffing for the work of the section. Participates and contributes to the development of department monthly meeting(s) assuring staff are able to attend. Ensures monthly meeting minutes are recorded and communicated to staff. Initiates personnel actions such as promotions, awards, ratings, disciplinary actions, personnel reviews, and vacancy announcements. Interviews prospective employees, makes referrals for selections, assigns personnel, and serves as a mentor to help employees develop their full potential.
• Recruits, develops and retains a diverse high-quality workforce to include the hiring of qualified minorities, women, and disabled candidates. Supports the EEO program and Special Emphasis events and encourages employees to attend and participate in EEO/diversity activities as well. Demonstrates a good faith effort to informally resolve disputes and/or EEO complaints at the earliest stage possible encouraging the use of the mediation process as appropriate. Assures the workplace does not permit discriminatory practices, sexual harassment, or a hostile environment.
• Ensures that all employees complete all mandatory EEO training.

Customer Service and Communication

• Communicates both orally and in writing in a manner that supports the needs of the customer and supports harmonious relationships within the team. Acts as a liaison between Pharmacy Service and other health care providers. Is able to make independent decisions and/or bring information back to Pharmacy Service Leadership for collaborative further review and/or decision making.

Education and Training

• Keeps abreast of changes within Pharmacy Service (i.e., policies and procedures, interdepartmental memoranda, and relevant station memoranda). Organizes and participates in the training and in-servicing of pharmacy and other service personnel as requested.
• Maintains standards of the department education and training programs to ensure quality compliance with accreditation standards (e.g., ASHP) and department processes and procedures.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00a.m. - 4:30p.m. Hours may be adjusted or extended to meet patient care needs.
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
EDRP Authorized: Contact VISN17EDRP2@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $140,431 Per Year (GS 14)