Duties

Program Analysis and Support (40%)

• Responsible for working collaboratively with VAMC leadership, healthcare providers, the C&P administrative specialists, and other administrative teams in managing the FPPE and the OPPE for the C&P Program.
• Applies knowledge of the C&P process and knowledge of medical terminology, medical specialties and core privileges and procedures to serve as the first line reviewer of the facility's FPPE and OPPE forms, plans, and processes.
• Analyzes clinical evaluation plans to assure that they meet standards and are thorough and appropriate to measure and document the clinical competence of the Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP).
• Coordinates and consults with medical care providers when plans lack specificity or other required information.
• Assembles complete packages for Medical Staff Committee Process.
• Lead consultant for the VAMC Report Card data related to the C&P Program.
• Gathers, analyzes, documents and tracks program data from beginning to end ensuring program compliance.
• Conducts analytical assessments for program processes and procedures; and manages data collection and reporting outcomes.
• Evaluates Our Providers database information and assesses provider State Licensing reporting information.
• Participates in the development of OPPE, FPPE and privilege forms.
• Generates and analyzes facility Report Cards.
• Applies technical skills to extract and analyze large datasets in a variety of formats and manages and organizes information from various VA repositor to present data in reports and presentations to supervisors and managers.
• Applies analytical skills in understanding the data, noting key issues, and making data driven decisions that impact key areas of the C&P Program.
• Identifies issues and recommends corrective actions to supervisor, VAMC leaders, or administrative support personnel,
• Utilizes quantitative and qualitative skills to conduct healthcare provider industry analysis studies.
• Assesses internal/external communication to identify substantive issues in meeting program requirements and makes adaptations or recommendations to larger internal processes/policy changes to supervisor.
• Establishes program work priorities to meet compliance and communicates to the appropriate program manager and VAMC leadership.
• Determines baselines for complex assessments and determines which issues require tracking and further analysis.

• Ensures initiation, completion and compliance of FPPE and OPPE clinical evaluations to include providing guidance and assistance in accordance with all requirements and standards and monitoring the evaluations' status.
• Implements tracking and monitoring systems for actions indicated by the Credentials Committee, such as licensed provider's exit review forms, Service Chief and supervisory requirements, state licensing board reporting requirements, and state licensing board reporting correspondences.
• Reviews and participates in the development of privileging forms; provides local VA policy updates; manages two part folder reviews and processes and ensures they are federally archived in accordance with VHA System of records policy.
• Performs VetPro access quarterly reviews
• Implements monitoring system for Our Provider database
• Manages facility Report Card data tracking system, tracks data trends, and serves as the primary consultant to the supervisor for the development and implementation of program operations that have a direct impact on data management and process improvements.
• Reviews and completes quarterly reports required by VA Central Office.
• Conducts audits on provider time-limited credentials, provider C&P two-part folders, the provider exit review monitoring system, privileging documents, the FPPE and OPPE tracking systems, credentialing program training requirements, telehealth providers monitoring system, and any Committee recommended actions.

• Manages special projects for new program initiatives and requirements and for process improvements and changes
• Provides data analysis support
• Leads in implementation practices and procedures.
• Collaborates with VAMC personnel and external medical professionals to ensure revisions are appropriately followed and documented.
• Provides technical guidance and supports program leadership by conducting and analyzing healthcare provider industry studies.
• Validates conclusions and recommendations, estimates, projects, or forecasts established from healthcare industry studies and participates in high level multi-functional teams to oversee the accomplishment of long-term plans.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
• May serve a probationary period
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

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• Required Documents

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  Documents Accepted:
  

  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Disability Letter (VA)
  • Resume
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript

  
  Documents Required:
  

  • Resume

  RESUME REQUIREMENTS - Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:
  

  • Job Title (for each position)
  • Description of duties (be as detailed as possible)
  • Month and year start/end dates (e.g., June 2018 to April 2020) of employment
  • Full-time or part-time status (include average hours worked per week)

  
  Please review the above list(s) to ensure you have included all necessary documents required for your application. Not every applicant will require the same documents, therefore it is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that their application package includes all necessary documents to determine qualifications and eligibility for appointment, such as a copy of your SF-50, transcript, ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additional information. Applicants will be deemed ineligible if supporting documentation is not submitted.
  
  Veterans' Preference: Since the Direct-Hire Recruitment Authority is being used, traditional Veterans' Preference rules do not apply. Qualified veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position.
  
  Applications are accepted online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.

  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• How to Apply

  All applicants are encouraged to apply online.
  
  To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/14/2022 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11755240.
  
  1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
  
  2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
  
  NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  
  To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

  
  

  Agency contact information

  Kim Willingham

  Phone

  512-217-1672

  Email

  Kim.Willingham@va.gov

  Address

  Biloxi VA Medical Center
  400 Veterans Avenue
  Biloxi, MS 39531
  US

  Next steps

  After the vacancy announcement closes, applicants are evaluated to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email.

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

ALL US CITIZENS. DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (COVID-19 - VA 005) in-accordance with 5 U.S.C. 3304(a)(3) and 5 CFR 337.205(b)(1)-(4).