Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

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. HPTs who are on track to graduate/complete the requirements should respond as if they have met the requirements. Provide details in the narrative sections of the assessment.

Basic Requirements:

• United States 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
• Physical Requirements: See outlined below
• 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: a
• Associate Grade: None beyond the basic requirements
• b
• 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
• c
• Intermediate Grade: A doctor of chiropractic at the Intermediate grade meets the requirements for Full grade and the following:(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
• Preferred Experience: -3+ Years of experience related to the position
• -Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• -Experience with the use of whole health modalities like nutrition - exercise - health coaching - lifestyle medicine - and acupuncture in treatment plans
• -Full range of diagnostic and evaluation chiropractic services appropriate as part of the Whole Health (WH) approach to patient-centric care
• -Experience with combat related injuries and chronic pain
• -Experience cultivating and maintaining collaborative partnerships with other department heads - the medical community - and academic affiliates
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• VA Regulations - specifically VA Handbook 5005/7 Part II Appendix G16
• Physical Requirements: The position requires heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over) - straight pulling (1 hour) - pulling hand over hand (0.5 hours) - pushing - reaching above shoulder - use of fingers - both hands required - walking (6 hours) - standing (6 hours) - crawling (1 hour) - kneeling (1 hour) - repeated bending (1 hour) - climbing (legs only - 1 hour) - both legs required - ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously - near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4 - far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other - both eyes required - depth perception - ability to distinguish basic colors - ability to distinguish shades of colors - and hearing (aid permitted) - and mental and emotional stability.

Duties

• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• As a Doctor of Chiropractic (DCs) you are a licensed independent healthcare provider in Veterans Health Administration (VHA) who will provide examination - diagnosis - treatment - and management of neuromuscular and musculoskeletal conditions using non-pharmacologic and non-operative methods
• This is not inclusive of all assigned duties and responsibilities but provides a general overview of general performance expectations and responsibilities
• The Chiropractor for Whole Health will work collaboratively with various complimentary and integrative health approaches and other clinical and well-being services that may include - but are not limited to - acupuncture - physical therapy - massage therapy - yoga - tai chi - clinical hypnosis - guided imagery - and biofeedback
• You will provide patient care that is compassionate - appropriate - and effective for the promotion of health and well-being - prevention of illness - treatment of disease - and care at the end of life
• Perform patient history and physical examinations and facilitate proper coordination between the delivery of the Whole Health Program services and the overall delivery of healthcare
• Establish diagnoses and treatment plans - and order imaging - laboratory - or other diagnostic studies as appropriate
• manage episodes of care based on evidence-informed and best-practice standards
• You will serve as a subject-matter expert for chiropractic care relative to the implementation of a Whole Health system of care as outlined by the Office of Patient Centered Care and Cultural Transformation (OPCC & CT)
• Complementary & Integrative Health (CIH)
• Complementary & Alternative Medicine (CAM)
• and VISN and local leadership
• You will provide patient education and recommendations - e.g
• pertaining to hygiene - nutrition - exercise - sanitary measures - lifestyle changes - stress reduction - and modifications of ergonomic factors
• Perform standard manual procedures consistent with chiropractic care as commonly contained in the core curriculum of Council on Chiropractic Education-accredited chiropractic colleges
• Provide other Complementary and Integrative Health services when applicable and possible - based on individual training and licensure and facility needs
• Make clinically indicated referrals to other clinicians including medical - surgical - and behavioral health specialties - and other providers such as physical therapists and occupational therapists
• Participate in special projects pertinent to chiropractic care as necessary as the projects become available with strategic plans or other initiatives
• Document clinical care in accordance with policy and best-practice standards - and complete administrative work in a timely fashion
• Enter documentation directly into the medical record and refrain from using unapproved or informal medical abbreviations
• Capture workload in accordance with local guidance given (e.g
• using standardized documentation tools such as note templates - CPT codes - Health Factors - and proper grid utilization)
• Work Schedule: Full-time
• Monday-Friday
• 8:00am-4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized for a Highly Qualified Individual
• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Bargaining Unit: This is a bargaining unit position.