Summary The TelePain Program Manager is responsible for providing and coordinating care for pain patients enrolled within the V20 CRH TelePain service. The incumbent supervises staff within the TelePain service and works collaboratively with the A/COS for Specialty Care and others in the planning and implementation of the TelePain program. Patient care is delivered to VISN 20 facilities through a combination of virtual and potential in-person care as part of an interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities Vancouver, Washington sits on the north bank of the Columbia River directly across from Portland, Oregon. The Pacific Coast is less than 90 miles to the west. The Cascade Mountain Range rises on the east. Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument and Mt. Hood are less than two hours away! Get out and enjoy nature along the Columbia River! The Columbia River provides wonderful opportunities to take in the evergreen forests, agriculture and vast wildlife. It is the largest river in the Pacific Northwest region of North America. You can visit the Columbia River Gorge and the Vancouver Waterfront Park Vancouver Waterfront Park which is approximately 7.3-acres. From hiking or biking trails, Vancouver's best fall foliage to history, Historic Sites, dance and art festivals Arts & Culture Vancouver WA has a lot to offer. If you want to enjoy a plethora of family filled activities you can enjoy a mix of a major metropolitan area with a small-town charm, this is the place to call home. New hire is required to live within 50 miles of a VISN 20 facility. Functions or Scope of Assigned Duties include but are not limited to the following: Performs initial histories and physical examination, health inventories and assessments, orders and interprets diagnostic studies and prescribes and monitors medication and other treatment modalities on outpatients using telehealth technology and/or face-to-face visits. Completes documentation and care coordination that is timely and thorough. Prescribes or recommend medications within defined scope of practice depending on model of care, telemedicine or teleconsultation. Initiates, responds to and expedites requests for consultations, special tests, and studies. Demonstrates proficiency in diagnosing and treating complex chronic pain conditions and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD). Consistently makes reasonable decisions and has responsibility for patient outcomes. Assesses and adjusts the plan of care as needed to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Coordinates and discusses plan of care with other care providers, primary care providers, and specialists as needed. Provides interdisciplinary care management that is timely, thorough, safe, and sustainable. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm PST Compressed/Flexible: Maybe considered for highly-qualified candidates. Telework: Eligible, pending exemption for remote status: under the 180-day Mid-Term Extensions (MTE). This position could be approved for Mid-Term Extensions (MTE). MTE allows for the facility leader to grant employees in the identified positions an extension up to 108-days to RTO; in which case approved positions would be approved locally to grant telework/remote for those 180-days. Virtual: This position may be authorized as virtual based on the selectee's duty location and organizational needs. Remote: Not Available Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment All qualified candidates encouraged to apply. Open to U.S. Citizens but non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. 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. Physician Assistant Basic Requirements Master's degree in any discipline or a bachelor's degree in any discipline with one year of experience as a Physician Assistant ~AND~ Successfully passed the PA National Certifying Exam (PANCE) (or are you in the process to taking the exam) ~AND~ Currently hold, or will hold, a full and unrestricted license to practice in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or in the District of Columbia. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: Light carrying (15-44 lbs); Use of fingers; Walking (6 hours); Standing (6 hours); Hearing (aid may be permitted). Environmental Factors: Working closely with others. 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Additional Information This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
