Health Professions Education Program Specialist, performs a variety of duties and responsibilities in an academic health care environment that require many different and unrelated processes and approaches and differing regulatory criteria and procedures. The position analyzes the issues in the assignment, then selects and applies accepted analytical techniques towards the resolution of procedural problems affecting the service's efficiency,effectiveness, or productivity.
The incumbent must be able to plan, organize work and set priorities, and able to organize work to be performed by others and to follow up as necessary to provide a concerted administrative effort. The ability to solve problems associated with the day-to-day operations. It is essential that the incumbent be positive and goal-orientated in taking quick and effective action when problem-solving.
The incumbent consistently completes work independently and ensures compliance with established program criteria, federal directives and policies in preparation of required procedural and fiscal reports and audits. Incumbent compiles and synthesizes information for supervisor required action or concurrence and final disposition. The incumbent must have effective written and oral communication skills.
Incumbent manages the educational program for medical residents, medical students, and all other healthcare trainees to ensure their compliance with directives, curriculum standards of the academic affiliates, and local expectations. Efficiently and effectively manage program operations for Aleda E.
Lutz VAMC thirty-six institution affiliation agreements encompassing twenty-one academic programs in health-related fields: Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Psychiatry residency; Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistance, Nursing, Psychology, Physical Therapy, Dietetics/Nutrition, Social Work, Pharmacy, Dental, Optometry and Audiology students, etc.
Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 0800- 1600. Schedule may be subject to change based on the needs of the Agency. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Program Specialist/PD932730 and PD932740 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized VA Healthcare System advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest.
As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community.
This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
To meet qualification requirements, your resume should clearly identity the following information for each applicable degree: Name of the college or university Degree earned and the field of study Date the degree was conferred (month and year) Please ensure this information is included directly on your resume so your education can be properly evaluated during the qualification review.
REMINDER: A transcript, either official or unofficial, must be submitted with your application for ALL degrees. A copy of your certificate/degree or screenshot of your current classes are not a replacement of your transcript and they will not be used in the qualifying process. 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/.
fallon.roberts@va.gov · 989-497-2500 X13018
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $61722 – $97087/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-02.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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