About the Position: This position is located at San Antonio, Texas. A relocation incentive may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Duties

Responsible for managing the Clinical Practices/Clinical Recommendations (CP/CR) Office within the Clinical Affairs program office at the Extremity Trauma and Amputation Center of Excellence (EACE) and reports to the Clinical Affairs Program Lead. Develop and disseminate science-based clinical practice guidelines (CPG) or clinical practice recommendations (CPR) for standard of care for limb trauma and amputation patients across the continuum of severity and in each practice environment Oversee the development and evaluation of CPGs and clinical support tools of research projects/programs, clinical treatment, and diagnostic approaches to resolve complex problems related to limb trauma and amputation interdisciplinary management. Integrate into the clinical and research communities to refine evidence-based clinical practices and scientific information through identifying gaps and research objectives, assessing and synthesizing findings, and producing novel knowledge products. Accountable to stay abreast of current scientific developments and to critically appraise current scientific literature related to amputation and limb trauma care.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a favorable background check (NACI).

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. 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; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Requirement for HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST (EXTREMITY TRAUMA) GS-0601-13: Degree: Bachelor's or graduate (or higher level) degree with major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. This degree must be from an educational program accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: assisting in the development of clinical practice guidelines, aiding in the evaluation of clinical support tools, providing care and rehabilitation recommendations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address KF-DHA-DDAAFC DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY HQ DO NOT MAIL Falls Church, VA 22042 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk