The Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center Whole Health (WH) Clinical Director occupies the lead management role. The Director has full responsibility for strategic planning, development, managing, administering, and evaluating all aspects of the local initiative to support the health and well-being of the Veteran population and the employees who care for them.

Duties

Duties may include but are not limited to: The Clinical Whole Health Director coordinates the development and implementation of the patient-centered care concept throughout the organization. The Clinical Whole Health Director guides the staff in the application of patient-centered care concepts. Chairs the WH Implementation committee. Acts as a consultant in patient-centered care principles and performance measures. Effectively uses group process, interpersonal, and communication skills to facilitate win-win outcomes in a positive and productive working environment. Uses knowledge, expertise, principles or models, and current research to plan, implement, and evaluate organizational progress towards accomplishing patient-centered care initiatives. Also uses data trends and patterns which indicate need for change. Leads the Whole Health program and ensures staff provide robust Whole Health Veteran Education and Coaching services. Provides annual whole health business plan and program reports as required by VA leadership. Develop budget requests and manage Whole Health resources. Ensure inventory procedures and logistical procedures for all Whole Health supplies. Maintains an active membership of VISN 20 Whole Health Committee. The incumbent will maintain a clear communication between the Veteran population, staff and facility leadership. The Clinical Whole Health Director collaborates with all care teams throughout the facility supporting a comprehensive system of care that encompasses all elements of the Whole Health System. The incumbent is responsible for the implementation of care systems and best practices for care delivery related to Whole Health for all Veterans. The incumbent also works closely with all other clinical programs including (but not limited to) Mental Health Service, Integrated Health Service, Social Work Service (e.g., Care Giver Support Program, RANGE, etc.), Comprehensive Wellness Center, Primary Care Services, Acute Care Service, Ancillary Service, Physical Medicine and Rehab Services and Women's Health Program. Responsibilities include development and implementation of programs, policies, and procedures; oversight of administrative and programmatic resources; and monitoring of outcomes using a data driven quality assurance process. Data is closely tracked by the facility leadership, VISN and VA Central office and informs redesign of the Whole Health System with the incumbent responsible for ongoing evaluation of any redesign project. The Clinical Whole Health Director is expected to be a content expert in Whole Health, visible at the facility, VISN 20, and national levels. This involves leading an interdisciplinary team (IDT) who is responsible for all levels of the facility Whole Health program, both for Veterans and employees. The WH Director has the ultimate responsibility for planning the local WH Program based on the National guidance provided in by the Office of Patient Centered Care (OPCC). Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm Telework: Ad hoc telework may be available based on service needs. Virtual: This is not a virtual or remote position. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases. Paid Time Off: Annual leave at the rate of eight (8) hours per biweekly pay period; Sick leave at the rate of four (4) hours per biweekly pay period; 11 paid Federal holidays per year. 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.

Requirements

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Chiropractor Basic Requirements: Citizenship. Citizen of the United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g, this part.) Education. Degree of doctor of chiropractic, or its equivalent, resulting from a course of education in chiropractic. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools or colleges approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are: (1) United States schools or colleges of chiropractic listed as accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education, at http://www.cce-usa.org/, or equivalent agency, in the list published for the year in which the course of study was completed. (2) Schools (including foreign schools) accepted by the licensing body of a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States (i.e., Puerto Rico), or in the District of Columbia as qualifying for full or unrestricted licensure. Licensure or Registration (1) Doctor of Chiropractic (Except Residents). Current, full and unrestricted license to practice chiropractic in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. The facility Director may waive this requirement if the doctor of chiropractic is to serve in a country other than the United States and the doctor of chiropractic has licensure in that country. (2) Residents. Licensure in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia before completion of the first year of a VA residency. Unlicensed residents must meet any registration or other equivalent requirements established for chiropractic residents of non-VA facilities or chiropractic clinics with which the VA facility is affiliated for training purposes during the first year of VA residency. (3) Impaired Licensure. A doctor of chiropractic who has, or has ever had, any license(s) revoked, suspended, denied, restricted, limited, or issued/placed on a probationary status may be appointed only in accordance with the existing VA provisions applicable to other independent licensed practitioners, in chapter 3, section B, paragraph 14, this part. English Language Proficiency. Doctors of chiropractic appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d). Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements stated above, the following qualifications criteria must be met in determining the appropriate grade assignment of candidates. Associate Grade. None beyond the basic requirements. Full Grade. Two years of full-time chiropractic practice or its equivalent. One year of full-time post-graduate residency specialty training from a chiropractic school or college accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education, or equivalent agency approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, is acceptable in lieu of the 2 years of practice. Candidate must have demonstrated the professional competence and performance necessary to provide independently the full range of clinical diagnosis and chiropractic treatment for the most prevalent neuro-musculoskeletal conditions including subluxation complex. Intermediate Grade. A doctor of chiropractic at the Intermediate grade meets the requirements for Full grade and the requirements in subparagraphs 3c(1) and (2): (1) A total of 4 years of chiropractic practice or its equivalent. Acceptable in lieu of 4 years of practice is completion of a 3-year full-time post-graduate residency program from an accredited U.S. chiropractic college, as evidenced by documentation of completion (e.g., transcript), which renders the doctor of chiropractic eligible for certification by a specialty board recognized by the American Chiropractic Association, the International Chiropractors' Association, or the American Board of Chiropractic Specialties to obtain Diplomate status. (2) Demonstrates a high level of professional attainment. Examples of such attainment are: (a) Is a recognized expert in dealing with a variety of unusually difficult chiropractic cases which are referred by other facilities for resolution and recommended courses of action to provide for maximum rehabilitation. Typically, in this capacity serves as a consultant to doctors of chiropractic or other professionals in other health care facilities. (b) Has assumed responsibility for a multi-faceted chiropractic program including clinical research and/or training requiring a high degree of competence and skill in developing innovative, new and advanced diagnostic and treatment techniques. Typically, the program is in an educationally affiliated health care facility having a chiropractic training program of moderate scope involving liaison with other medical services and affiliated schools. (c) Played a significant part in the conduct of research in a problem area of considerable scope and complexity that required novel approaches and which resulted in answers to important questions or important changes in existing methods and techniques. Publications authored by the doctor of chiropractic are of considerable value to others in the individual's field. Typically, overall contributions are recognized by serving on important committees or other bodies in the profession. (d) Has full responsibility for carrying out a chiropractic training program of significant size in which the doctor of chiropractic is responsible for maintaining liaison with the affiliated school and other educational institutions and professional or scientific organizations. The individual has displayed innovative approaches in development of curriculum and course content and in expanding and improving the educational program. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. References: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005/07, Part II, Appendix G-16 Chiropractor Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Preferred Experience: Experience with employee supervision and work history in an interdisciplinary team required. Experience working with Gerofit Program and/or Whole Health Complementary and Integrative Health Approach including but not limited to Acupuncture, Biofeedback, Clinical Hypnosis, Guided Imagery, Medical Massage Therapy, Meditation, Tai Chi/Qigong, and Yoga with clinical duties based on role/ education/ credentialing. Physical Requirements: Light lifting, under 15 pounds; Use of fingers; Specific visual requirement (See computer screen); Hearing (aid may be permitted) Environmental Factors: Working closely with others; Working alone

Education

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Education. Degree of doctor of chiropractic, or its equivalent, resulting from a course of education in chiropractic. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools or colleges approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are:
(1) United States schools or colleges of chiropractic listed as accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education, at http://www.cce-usa.org/, or equivalent agency, in the list published for the year in which the course of study was completed.
(2) Schools (including foreign schools) accepted by the licensing body of a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States (i.e., Puerto Rico), or in the District of Columbia as qualifying for full or unrestricted licensure.

Contacts

• Address Mann-Grandstaff Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center 4815 North Assembly Street Spokane, WA 99205 US
• Name: Shannon Kimminau
• Phone: 253-582-8440 X75606
• Email: [email protected]