Program Director Veteran Integrated Pain Management Clinic- Pharmacist

Veterans Health Administration • Asheville, NC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Program Director of the Veteran Integrated Pain Management (VIPM) program reports and is directly responsible for the Chief, Primary Care Service (PCS) for the effective management, functioning, and coordination of patient care services through the VIPM clinic. The incumbent works collaboratively with the Chief PCS and other service line administrative personnel to develop, evaluate and maintain programing and pain management services.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• 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.
• Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
• As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Graduate of an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited College or School of Pharmacy with a baccalaureate degree in pharmacy (BS Pharmacy) and/or a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree.
• Verification of approved degree programs may be obtained from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.
• Graduates of foreign pharmacy degree programs meet the educational requirement if the graduate is able to provide proof of achieving the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Commission (FPGEC) Certification, which includes passing the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination (FPGEE) and the Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT).
• Full, current and unrestricted license to practice pharmacy in a State, Territory, Commonwealth of the United States (i.e., Puerto Rico), or the District of Columbia.
• The pharmacist must maintain current registration if this is a requirement for maintaining full, current, and unrestricted licensure.
• A pharmacist who has, or has ever had, any license(s) revoked, suspended, denied, restricted, limited, or issued/placed in a probationary status may be appointed only in accordance with the provisions in VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Chapter 3, section B, paragraph 16.
• Pharmacists must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d).
• May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).
• In addition to the GS-13 requirements, must have 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level.
• Demonstrated KSAs: Skill in persuading others and gaining cooperation to accomplish goals.
• Demonstrated KSAs: Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing regarding complex clinical and technical issues.
• Demonstrated KSAs: Skill in utilizing regulatory and quality standards to develop and implement operational programs.
• Demonstrated KSAs: Skill in managing multiple people or programs.
• Demonstrated KSAs: Skill in utilizing available resources to support the mission and goals of the organization.
• Demonstrated KSAs: Ability to plan, organize and direct the functions of the pharmacy staff.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Pain Management
• Leadership experience

Responsibilities

• Ensures that all VIPM polices, programs and services are congruent with the mission and vision of the Asheville VA Medical Center.
• Ensures that all VIPM polices and practices are consistent with the professional, technical, and ethical standards of the disciplines represented within the service.
• Responsible for administrative and personnel management functions related to staff, which includes direct supervision of physicians, psychologist, mid-level practitioners, some administrative staff, and others as indicated.
• Establishment of guidelines and performance expectations for staff, which are clearly communicated through the formal employee performance management system.
• Assure that subordinates are trained and fully compliant with the provision of safety regulations.
• Adjust staffing levels or work procedures to accommodate resource allocation decisions made at higher echelons.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree