The incumbent serves as a Supervisory Health Systems - Whole Health Program Manager. The Whole Health Program Manager is responsible for the overall planning, development, and coordination, of a comprehensive and complex Whole Health System, including all list one modalities offered in the Whole Health System. A recruitment/relocation incentive may be authorized for a highly qualified applicant.

Duties

The incumbent serves as a Supervisory Health Systems - Whole Health Program Manager. The Whole Health Program Manager is responsible for the overall planning, development, and coordination, of a comprehensive and complex Whole Health System, including all list one modalities offered in the Whole Health System. The Whole Health Program Manager is responsible for the comprehensive development, planning and implementation of the program's policies and procedures, determining the needs of the program, overseeing and directing the quality and quantity of training, monitoring data-driven outcomes, and establishing program initiatives and direction within limitations of available staff and budget. Major duties include, but are not limited to: Serving as a subject matter expert and demonstrates an ability to provide consultation to other health care practitioners and outside groups. Defining work of staff through writing and reviewing functional statements and position descriptions. Developing curriculum to promote self-care and empowerment of patients, including but not limited to, mindfulness courses, stress reduction courses, and other educational courses for self-care. Ensuring daily Whole Health operations run smoothly. Assisting in the orientation of physicians, medical residents, and other allied health personnel to the (discipline) Program at this facility. Working with Quality Management as needed to establish medical center procedures to meet accreditation standards for clinical services under the Whole Health System. Assisting with the implementation and revision of policies/directives for Whole Health in accordance with local and national regulatory groups, professional accrediting organizations and VACO requirements. Developing program proposals that encompass short- and long-term goals for the Medical Center. Planning the overall program objectives and is responsible for their implementation, considering patient's needs, space, manpower, and budgetary restrictions. Assisting in monitoring clinical and patient services for the effective and efficient management of numerous control points and resources. Serving as a POC for Veterans who would like to register for the 9-week support group. Performs other duties as assigned. 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 Title/PD#: Supervisory Health System Specialist (Whole Health) - Recruitment/Relocation Incentive/PD99869S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Physical Requirements: The nature of the work for this position is primarily sedentary and there are no unusual physical demands involved with completion of duties. Some travel is required. Work is typically performed in an adequately lighted and climate-controlled office.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• May serve a probationary period
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Specialized Experience: You must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-11) in the Federal Service, that is directly related to the work of the position and has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties as a Health System Specialist - Whole Health Program Manager. Qualifying specialized experience is defined as progressively responsible analytical or administrative, or clinical management or supervisory experience in the health care field. This work may have been performed in an operating health care facility or a higher organizational echelon with advisory or directional authority over such facilities. Work must have involved a close working relationship with facility managers and analysis and/or coordination of administrative, clinical, or other service activities, and provided knowledge of the following: (1) Missions, organizations, programs, and requirements of health care delivery systems; (2) Regulations and standards of various regulatory and credentialing groups; and (3) Government-wide, agency, and facility systems and requirements in various administrative areas such as budget, personnel, and procurement. At this level, applicants would have obtained this experience working within a health care setting, working directly with clinicians and local leadership to solve problems in support of the delivery of patient care; applying organizational and system-wide strategies for continuous quality improvement; and experience running and supervising an administrative component of a health care system customizing personalized health plans for patients. There is no educational substitution for the GS-12 level. NOTE: One (1) full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

There is no educational substitution for the GS-12 level.

Contacts

• Address Thomas E Creek VA Medical Center 6010 Amarillo Boulevard, West Amarillo, TX 79106 US
• Name: VISN 17 SSU USAS Group
• Email: [email protected]