Program Director Veteran Integrated Pain Management Clinic- Physician

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.

Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 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. Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 0000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. 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 ([external link] 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). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.