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Summary The Chiropractor, Whole Health Program Manager (WHPM) position reports to the Associate Chief of Staff (ACOS), Mental Health at James H. Quillen VA Medical Center (JHQVAMC). The WHPM contributes and takes on leadership duties in the process of visioning, strategic planning, managing, and coordinating the implementation of the Whole Health System of Care. Responsibilities This position serves as a Chiropractor, Whole Health Program Manager (WHPM): Provides day-to-day operations with guidance and direction to the Whole Health program. Performed more than 25% of the time. Develops and executes a Whole Health Business Plan for the JHQVAMC in collaboration with the ACOS, Mental Health. The plan should identify the JHQVAMC mission, goals, objectives and strategies or accomplishments together with related resource implications. The business plan should also take cognizance of and be consistent with JHQVAMC's overall strategic business direction. Assumes an active role in the development and implementation of the Whole Health System's performance improvement plan. Works in the development, promotion, and monitoring of Whole Health System program performance measures. Assess clinical utilization, outcomes, and other measures as determined. Address performance priorities and standards at the program manager, team, and individual level. Applies data for performance improvement and decision making at the facility level. Coordinates the preparation of and is a chief contributor to Whole Health System reports and other presentations on program planning and evaluation. Is accountable for resources used, directly and indirectly. Occupies a management role within the Whole Health System; each member of the staff has a reporting relationship through their line supervisor. Develops and implements policies, procedures, and measures to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in the designated areas of responsibility. WHPD is responsible for performing statistical reporting, evaluation and consultation. Under the direction of the ACOS, Mental Health, creates strategic partnerships with VHA facility program directors and service line chiefs and others in the Medical Center to promote and implement the Whole Health System of Care. Chairs Whole Health System team meetings. Supports clinical training and continuing professional development throughout the Whole Health Program team in line with personal/professional development plans and organizational/clinical need. Maintains inventory of CIH approaches offered at VHA facility, including gap analysis as it relates to CIH approaches that must be offered by VA/community per Directive 1137. Provides direct patient care using skills as chiropractor with a whole health approach towards Veterans in facilitating and enhancing healthy living messages and helping Veterans achieve their healthier lifestyle goals. Partnering with the community, including academic affiliates, to provide more resources for Whole Health. Works in conjunction with Public Affairs to disseminate healthy living messages for staff and Veterans. Develops criteria and analyzes effects of Whole Health implementation in Veteran's health related long-term mortality and morbidity outcomes. SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: Reports directly to the ACOS, Mental Health. The WHPD, under the direction of ACOS, Mental Health, works to develop and implement the program, meet the guidelines, requirements, policies and intent of the strategic plan and other higher leadership goals for both short and long-range administrative and clinical aspects of the healthcare delivery system for the Whole Health System. Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:45am-4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Telework: Ad-hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS):Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases. Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of annual paid time offer per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME) 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. To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation. 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 requirements in subparagraphs 3c(1) and (2):(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. d. Senior Grade. The Senior grade is restricted to selected leadership positions. The individual's qualifications, as well as the scope and complexity of the assignment, are considered. A doctor of chiropractic at the Senior grade meets the requirements for Intermediate grade and the requirements in subparagraphs 3d(1) and (2) below: (1) The doctor of chiropractic at this grade will meet one or more of the following: (a) Possesses such academic stature as would warrant a faculty appointment of a professorial level (i.e., full professor) in a school or college of chiropractic or other appropriate affiliated school or college.(b) Has been awarded Diplomate status by a specialty board recognized by the American Chiropractic Association, the International Chiropractors' Association, or the American Board of Chiropractic Specialties and is currently in good standing with the specialty board. (2) Demonstrates superior professional attainment. Examples of such attainment are: (a) Serves as a team leader in addressing major chiropractic problems affecting the continued provision of quality care health services at a Veterans Integrated Service Network or national level. The recommendations and conclusions of the doctor of chiropractic are highly regarded. (b) Has assumed responsibility for carrying out a major chiropractic program segment on a national level. (c) Conducts research in a difficult area of major scientific interest that has contributed to a substantial advance in the chiropractic health field with important professional publications. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: Sitting, standing (up to 6 hours) walking (up to 6 hours), heavy lifting (45 pounds or over), reaching above the shoulder, and repeated bending. Office duties are generally sedentary in nature but will require occasional travel. Physical activity involves potentially long periods of continued walking, standing, stooping, bending, pulling, pushing, and sitting at a keyboard and carrying light items such as papers, books or other supplies. Transferring patients and objects may be required., The incumbent uses a computer and standard office equipment. Applicant may at times be exposed to stressful situations with Veterans. Education 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. 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.