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Audiologist (Rehabilitation and Extended Care Program Manager)

Employer
USAJobs
Location
Wallops Island, Virginia
Closing date
Dec 8, 2022
Duties

**The selectee for this position may come from one of several occupational series currently being recruited for: Kinesiotherapist, Audiologist, Physician, Speech Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapist.

Major duties of the position include but aren't limited to:
As an Integrated Clinical Community Lead, participates in and is responsible for short and longrange planning for clinical care at all VISN 22 sites of care. Assesses readiness of each medical center to achieve the goals of operational excellence, quality, growth, and satisfaction. Assessment will include resource gaps, efficiencies, productivity, clinical outcomes, etc. Advises and assists in strategic planning, policy design and implementation. Prepares documents, technical reports, correspondence, policy statements, and recommendations for the purpose of providing guidance and direction to the field and for decision-making at the highest executive levels. Serves as Co-Chair of the VISN 22 REC ICC Committee. Chairs this committee with the assigned medical center director sponsor, REC ICC Co-Lead and Health Systems Specialist. Conducts annual site visits to VISN 22 medical centers, as feasible, to identify best practices and opportunities for improvement. Develops REC ICC policies and procedures that guide, support, and evaluate provision of consistent services to patients across all VISN facilities. Develops standardized VISN policy and business rules for the scope of the practice delivered by the service line.

Must establish and maintain effective relationships with all levels of VHA National, VISN and facility level leadership and relate effectively with customers, families, and the community at large. Key relationships with Network and facility leadership and staff are needed to 1) contribute ideas and recommendations for the establishment of standards of care, policies, and objectives for the enhancement of assigned programs, 2) assist in policy-making activities as related to customer service and the overall functioning of administrative and clinical programs, and 3) collaborate with other health care leaders to establish and maintain programs that cross service and/or discipline lines and influence organizational mission and health care. Participates in VISN and National workgroups and meetings, while representing the VISN. Provides professional consultation to VISN and medical center management concerning planning, coordination, operation and evaluation of services and programs relating to Rehabilitation and Extended Care. Reviews issues briefs and other correspondence generated by the facilities or the VISN in response to inquiries or events. Works with and reaches out to staff in facilities for follow up.

Mentors and/or precepts staff. Collaborates in the establishment of and supports a system for recognition of accomplishments and achievements by employees. Participates in the development of education programs and staff development models to facilitate career progression and to increase productivity and performance. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates education strategies to meet complex care needs within changing practice environments for diverse population groups.

Oversight and responsibility for all program areas within the ICC, including regulations, policies, processes, and outcomes involved. Directs the continuous measurement and improvement of the quality of care provided by Rehabilitation and Extended Care and its consolidated programs. Plans, coordinates, and implements quality care through analysis and evaluation of VISN management reports and quality performance metrics. Monitor and reporting of VISN 22 program performance, down to facility level; coordinates and guides excellence to meet VISN and national goals.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7am - 3:30pm, 7:30am - 4:00pm, or 8:00am - 4:30pm
Virtual: This is a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
Travel Required: 25% or less

Requirements

Conditions of Employment


  • You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
  • Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
  • 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

Basic Requirements:
  • United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
  • Education: Master's degree or its equivalent in audiology or hearing science from an accredited college or university is required. "Accredited" means a college or university accredited by a regional accreditation organization and an audiology program recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Audiology Education (ACAE) and/or the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
  • Licensure: Full, current, and unrestricted license in a State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
  • English Language Proficiency: Audiologists must be proficient in spoken and written English.

Grade Determinations:
GS-14
In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the [KSAs identified for the assignment] and demonstrate the potential to acquire the assignment specific KSAs as indicated by an asterisk (*):

*a.] Skill in managing and directing diverse work to include setting priorities and delegating tasks,
meeting multiple deadlines, analyzing complex organizational problems in order to develop and implement
effective solutions;
[b.] Ability to balance responsibilities applicable to a large service-level or multi-service, and multi[1]disciplinary, organizational environment and to work with great autonomy;
[c.] Skill in interpersonal relationships in dealing with a diverse range of employees, team leaders, and
managers;
[d.] Advanced knowledge of, and ability to utilize, evidence-based practices and clinical practice
guidelines in multiple professional areas, and to guide the program staff in applying these tools; and
[e.] Skill in problem solving and conflict resolution; and
*[f.] Knowledge of, and ability to manage, budgets for a large, integrated services including not only
audiology, but also other focused rehabilitation, ancillary, or other health care services

References: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G29, "Audiologist Qualification Standard"

Physical Requirements: Work of the position is mainly sedentary.

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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html .

Additional information

Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application .

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