This position is located in the Geriatrics and Extended Care (GEC) service line within the Atlanta VA Healthcare System (AVAHCS). The Service functions within the Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
Major Duties: Conducts and manages an exercise program tailored to individual patients taking into consideration their age, health conditions, and physical functioning. Plans and sustains a portfolio of funded research in the field of aging, exercise, and functional decline. Selects and administers physical performance measures for Gerofit clinical activities. Acts as Program Manager for Gerofit clinical project(s) and leads and participates in the activities of the team. Manages communications and changes to the scope, direction, and processes of projects. Plans management approach for projects; conducts complete evaluations of project operations; collects, analyzes, manages and documents data; interprets results; and documents and reports findings. Organizes the data collection and data management processes. Assures compliance with program protocols, program operations manuals, standard operating procedures, and other relevant policies and procedures. Develops follow-up procedures to monitor participant progress. Establishes, coordinates, monitors, and manages outcomes-based research and analyses. Assigns specific duties to program employees, as required, and monitors activities and quality of work specific to projects. Monitors program progress, budget requirements, and timelines as required for VA reports and other relevant guidelines. Reviews regular status reports and statistical data to verify compliance with research reporting and administrative criteria. Establishes program goals and objectives and identifies results indicative of successful program accomplishments. Establishes a schedule of team meetings, develops meeting agendas, and facilitates ongoing study activities. Provides training and consultation to program team personnel in project protocols, policies, and procedures, including appropriate clinical interview procedures and data collection and maintenance as applicable Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. -4:30 p.m. Work Schedule is subject to change based on agency need. Telework: 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#: Physiologist/PD108300 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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kiera.robinson1@va.gov 404-321-6111 X121650
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