https://careers.srcd.org Latest SRCD Career Center Jobs Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:24:45 Z https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22190674/surgical-tech-i-ii-pediatric-cvor-20k-bonus https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22190674/surgical-tech-i-ii-pediatric-cvor-20k-bonus Nashville, Tennessee, Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center : Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. Organization: MCJCHV Cardiac OR Job Summary: Surgical Tech I & Surgical Tech II team members facilitate patient care by assisting physicians/nursing staff before, during and after surgical procedures by creating and maintaining, a sterile field and providing the instruments and supplies required by the surgeons in a sterile manner according to established plan for patient care with occasional guidance. The Surgical Tech. performs competently most of the cases in a given service/shift. Position Shift: * Full Time | Includes Late Stay and Call requirements. * Additional details to be discussed during department interview. Sign on Bonus: * This full-time position offers a $20,000 (taxable) bonus to be paid over 2 years. * The sign-on bonus is not applicable to current VUMC staff or former staff who have worked for VUMC in the past twelve months. Relocation Bonus: * Up to $10,000 (taxable) to be paid within 45 days of hire, based on relocation mileage. * Must relocate from greater than 100 miles to be eligible. * This bonus is not applicable to current VUMC staff or former staff who have worked for VUMC in the past twelve months. Award Winning Teams: Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt has once again been recognized as a leader in pediatric health care, earning the title as the No. 1 children's hospital in Tennessee and sharing the top spot in the Southeast, according to the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Children's Hospitals rankings. . Join the CVOR Team at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt! Be part of a nationally recognized pediatric cardiovascular surgical team delivering life-saving care to children with complex heart conditions. Our CVOR team works in a state-of-the-art facility, collaborating across specialties to provide high-acuity, patient-centered care in a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center. If you're passionate about pediatric surgery and thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, we'd love to meet you! Key Responsibilities * Facilitates patient care, by assisting the surgeon before, during and after surgical procedures. * Plans, sets up, performs, and cleans up the assigned surgical procedure as a circulator and as a scrub tech. * Performs sharp, sponge and instrument counts according to policy. * Demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to apply the Principles of Asepsis in creating and maintaining the sterile field. * The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned. Qualifications Surgical Tech I Required: Graduate of an approved specific discipline OR successful completion of a surgical technologist training program during the applicant's service as a member of any branch of the armed forces of the United States. Required: Less than one year of relevant work experience. Required: Certification from one of the listed issuers below: NBSTSA CST - National Board of Surgical Technologist and Surgical Assistants, Certified Surgical Technologist. NCCT - TS-C - National Center for Competency Testing, Tech In Surgery. Exception: If graduate of surgical technologist armed forces training program, no certification is required. Surgical Tech II Required: Graduate of an approved specific discipline OR successful completion of a surgical technologist training program during the applicant's service as a member of any branch of the armed forces of the United States. Required: Minimum of one year of relevant work experience. Required: Certification from one of the listed issuers below: NBSTSA CST - National Board of Surgical Technologist and Surgical Assistants, Certified Surgical Technologist. NCCT - TS-C - National Center for Competency Testing, Tech In Surgery. Exception: If graduate of surgical technologist armed forces training program, no certification is required. TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES * Surgical Equipment Knowledge (Novice): Knowledge of the specific equipment and its performance criteria, capabilities and limitations. Able to use the equipment to accomplish basic tasks associated with the specific devices. May conduct remedial maintenance and preventive maintenance. * Procedures Knowledge (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience working with procedures knowledge. * Operating Room Care (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience working with operating room care. * Environmental Sterility & Safety (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience working with environmental sterility and safety. * Inventory Management (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience working with Inventory Management. Understands Inventory Management concepts and principles. Familiar with Inventory Management tools, processes, procedures and policies. * Surgical Technology (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience working with surgical technology. * Equipment Maintenance (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience conducting maintenance activities in area of assignments. Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings. These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health's reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South. Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion. Core Accountabilities: * Organizational Impact: Performs clearly defines tasks and methods described in detail to achieve standardized solutions that impact own performance with regular guidance. * Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Follows a well established process to solve routine problems where solutions are clearly prescribed. * Breadth of Knowledge: Has basic job knowledge of systems and procedures that are common to own job. * Team Interaction: Individually contributes to the team. Core Capabilities : Delivering Excellent Services : Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service. Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns in a timely manner. Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality : Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards. Ensures Continuous Improvement: Shows eagerness to learn new knowledge, technologies, tools or systems and displays willingness to go above and beyond. Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively: Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources.Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation :Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them. - Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work. Position Qualifications: Responsibilities: Certifications: Certified Surgical Technologist - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), Tech in Surgery TS-C - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience Experience Level : Less than 1 year Education: Graduate of an approved discipline specific program Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:04:40 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22163241/surgical-tech-ii-20k-bonus https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22163241/surgical-tech-ii-20k-bonus Nashville, Tennessee, Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center : Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. Organization: Main OR Job Summary: The Surgical Technologist II facilitates patient care by assisting physicians/nursing staff before, during and after surgical procedures by creating and maintaining, a sterile field and providing the instruments and supplies required by the surgeons in a sterile manner according to established plan for patient care with occasional guidance. The Surgical Tech. II is able to perform competently most of the cases in a given service/shift. Active NBSTSA or NCCT certification is required. The following perioperative areas are looking for new full time team members! -Nights & Weekends Team -Float Pool Team -Neuro Team -Ortho Team -MCE OR Team - Plastics, Oral/maxillofacial, ENT -Robotics (Urology, GYN, Thoracic, General and Colorectal) -Transplant, Burn, & General (trauma/EGS, general oncology, renal, hepatobiliary, and burns) Position Shift: * Full Time. 10 or 12 hour shifts. * Additional details/options to be discussed during interview. Sign On Bonus Terms: * $20,000 (taxable) bonus to be paid over 2 years of employment. * The sign-on bonus is not applicable to current VUMC staff or former staff who have worked for VUMC in the past year. Relocation Bonus Terms: * Up to $10,000 (taxable) within 45 days of hire. Bonus amount is based on relocation mileage. * Must relocate from greater than 100 miles to be eligible. * The relocation bonuses not applicable to current VUMC staff or former staff who have worked for VUMC in the past one year. About the Team: Perioperative Services is a dynamic department with over 800 employees, 68 Adult Operating Rooms as well as 19 Pediatric Operating Rooms in Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital! As part of the Vanderbilt University Medical Center, our employees participate in the implementation of cutting-edge surgical technology and assist in the latest procedures. Our services range from organ transplants, joint replacements, and minimally invasive cardio-thoracic/vascular surgery to reconstructive plastic surgery. Perioperative Services encompasses the entire surgical experience. Our goal is to provide the best possible patient surgical care as we continually strive to be the Perioperative Center of Excellence in the Southeastern United States. . Position Qualifications: Required: Graduate of an approved specific discipline OR successful completion of a surgical technologist training program during the applicant's service as a member of any branch of the armed forces of the United States. Required: Min. 1 year of relevant work experience. Required: Certification from one of the listed issuers below: NBSTSA CST - National Board of Surgical Technologist and Surgical Assistants, Certified Surgical Technologist. NCCT - TS-C - National Center for Competency Testing, Tech In Surgery. Exception: If graduate of surgical technologist armed forces training program, no certification is required . KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Facilitates patient care, by assisting the surgeon before, during and after surgical procedures. * Plans, sets up, performs and cleans up the assigned surgical procedure as a circulator and as a scrub tech. * Performs sharp, sponge and instrument counts according to policy. * Demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to apply the Principles of Asepsis in creating and maintaining the sterile field. * Performs sharp, sponge and instrument counts according to policy. * The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned. TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES * Surgical Equipment Knowledge (Novice): Knowledge of the specific equipment and its performance criteria, capabilities and limitations. Able to use the equipment to accomplish basic tasks associated with the specific devices. May conduct remedial maintenance and preventive maintenance. * Procedures Knowledge (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience working with procedures knowledge. * Operating Room Care (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate operating room care in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Generally works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments. * Environmental Sterility & Safety (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience working with environmental sterility and safety. * Inventory Management (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience working with Inventory Management. Understands Inventory Management concepts and principles. Familiar with Inventory Management tools, processes, procedures and policies. * Surgical Technology (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate surgical technology in practical applications of moderate difficulty. * Equipment Maintenance (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience conducting maintenance activities in area of assignments. Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings. These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health's reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South. Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion. Core Accountabilities: * Organizational Impact: Performs tasks that are typically routine that may impact team's performance with occasional guidance. * Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes some discretion and research to solve routine problems. * Breadth of Knowledge: Applies knowledge of standards, established processes and procedure that apply to your own job. * Team Interaction: Provides guidance to entry level co-workers. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues : Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues' priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas.- Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service.- Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns in a timely manner. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively : - Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation : - Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them. - Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work. Position Qualifications: Responsibilities: Certifications: Certified Surgical Technologist - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), Tech in Surgery TS-C - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience Experience Level : 1 year Education: Graduate of an approved discipline specific program Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:04:40 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22206984/certified-surgical-tech-clarksville https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22206984/certified-surgical-tech-clarksville Nashville, Tennessee, Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center : Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. Organization: VCH Surgery Job Summary: Vanderbilt Health is expanding and welcoming its newest hospital, Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital! The Certified Surgical Technologist is an unlicensed member of the surgical team who scrubs and/or assists during surgical procedures. This position functions under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The Certified Surgical Technologist provides direct and indirect patient care, for patients of all ages from pediatric to geriatric by assisting in the preparation of the patient and environment for the performance of surgical procedures. It is the Certified Surgical Technologist's responsibility to know the Surgeon's routine and preferences. Position Shift: * Full Time | Call Requirement * Additional details to be discussed during interview process. -Join the OR Team at Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital- Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital is a 270-bed community hospital within the Vanderbilt Health system, serving Clarksville and the surrounding region. The hospital provides a broad range of services, including emergency care, labor and delivery, intensive care, surgical services, oncology, and women's and children's care. Team members benefit from the close-knit feel of a community hospital combined with the resources, support, and clinical excellence of Vanderbilt Health. . Key Responsibilities * Facilitates patient care, by assisting the surgeon before, during and after surgical procedures. * Plans, sets up, performs, and cleans up the assigned surgical procedure as a circulator and as a scrub tech. * Performs sharp, sponge and instrument counts according to policy. * Demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to apply the Principles of Asepsis in creating and maintaining the sterile field. * The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned. Qualifications - Education: Graduate of an approved specific discipline OR successful completion of a surgical technologist training program during the applicant's service as a member of any branch of the armed forces of the United States. - Experience: Less than 1 year of relevant work experience. - Certification: Certification from one of the listed issuers: NBSTSA CST - National Board of Surgical Technologist and Surgical Assistants Certified Surgical Technologist or NCCT - TS-C - National Center for Competency Testing, Tech In Surgery. Exception: If graduate of surgical technologist armed forces training program, no certification is required. Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings. These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health's reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South. Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion. Core Accountabilities: * Organizational Impact: Performs tasks that are typically routine that may impact team's performance with occasional guidance. * Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes some discretion and research to solve routine problems. * Breadth of Knowledge: Applies knowledge of standards, established processes and procedure that apply to your own job. * Team Interaction: Provides guidance to entry level co-workers. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues : Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues' priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas.- Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service.- Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns in a timely manner. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively : - Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation : - Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them. - Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work. Position Qualifications: Responsibilities: Certifications: Certified Surgical Technologist - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), Tech in Surgery TS-C - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience Experience Level : Less than 1 year Education: Graduate of an approved discipline specific program Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:04:40 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22184063/certified-anesthesia-technician-cerat-monroe-carell-jr-children-s-hospital-at-vanderbilt-10k-signing-bonus-relocation https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22184063/certified-anesthesia-technician-cerat-monroe-carell-jr-children-s-hospital-at-vanderbilt-10k-signing-bonus-relocation Nashville, Tennessee, Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center : Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. Organization: MCJCHV Anesthesia Techs Job Summary: Certified Anesthesia Technician, Cer.A.T. Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt * $10k Signing Bonus * Relocation Available for Qualified Candidates Your Role: Operates the institutional Point of Care Testing monitors, the institution's cell salvaging systems, as well as operate the Rapid Infusion Systems during trauma and liver transplant procedures, or procedures in which the massive transfusion protocol is initiated with minimal guidance. . Position Shift: FT Day Shift 6a-2:30p Why Work at Vanderbilt as a Certified Anesthesia Technician or Technologist? Vanderbilt pays ASATT membership dues for Certified Anesthesia Techs. Our certified techs can do more! At other facilities they only require their techs to do room turnovers and stock. Here at VUMC, our techs are expected to be hands on. There are no limits on what our Anesthesia Techs can learn. Clear path to management: Certified Techs can be considered for lead, supervisor, and eventually management roles. Our rapid growth allows for more advancement opportunities than other facilities. Department Summary: The Vanderbilt Department of Anesthesiology embraces the anesthesia care team approach to patient care, involving anesthesiologists and residents, certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs), student registered nurse anesthetists (SRNAs) and anesthesia technicians. The department at Vanderbilt provides anesthesia for all types of surgical procedures, including cardiac, pediatrics, vascular, trauma, neurosurgery, plastics, radiologic, and special procedures. Certified Anesthesia Technician Sign-On Bonus Eligibility Requirements: The sign on bonus is not applicable to current VUMC staff or former staff who have worked for VUMC in the past 12 months. Relocation Terms: Must relocate from greater than 100 miles The relocation bonus is not applicable to current VUMC staff or former staff who have worked for VUMC in the past 12 months. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: * Demonstrates a working knowledge in the use and operation of point of care instrumentation and documentation. * Recognizes a difficult airway, anticipates and provides necessary supplies and equipment. * Prepares and operates Rapid Infusion System for processing delivery of blood products during surgical procedures and trauma. * Demonstrates a working knowledge in the use and operation of cell salvage equipment. * Possesses an understanding of pharmacology, anatomy and physiology as it applies to anesthesia care. * Participates in providing multi-disciplinary support services that may include but not be limited to liver transplant services, pain management services, autotransfusion services. * The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned. TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES * Anesthesiology/Anesthesia Technical Support (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrates capabilities as Anesthesia Technical Support. anesthesiology in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Generally works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments. * Procedures Knowledge (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate procedures knowledge in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Generally works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments. * Equipment Maintenance (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate the ability to maintain equipment, products, or systems in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Assures that parts inventory is sufficient. * Medical Terminology & Documentation (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate medical terminology and documentation in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Position Qualifications: Required: High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent experience) 2 years of applicable experience Active certification as a Certified Anesthesia Technician Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings. These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health's reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South. Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion. Core Accountabilities: * Organizational Impact: Performs non-routine tasks that significantly impact team's performance with minimal guidance. * Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Conducts research and analysis to solve some non-routine problems.* Breadth of Knowledge: Applies broad job knowledge and has basic job skills in other areas.* Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to less experienced team members. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues: - Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues' priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas. - Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service. - Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns in a timely manner. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Shows eagerness to learn new knowledge, technologies, tools or systems and displays willingness to go above and beyond.- Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation: - Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them. - Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work. Position Qualifications: Responsibilities: Certifications: Certified Anesthesia Technician (Cer.A.T.) - American Society of Anesthesia Technicians/Technologists (ASATT) Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience Experience Level : 2 years Education: High School Diploma or GED Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:04:40 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22237123/surgical-tech-i-pediatric-or-20k-bonus https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22237123/surgical-tech-i-pediatric-or-20k-bonus Nashville, Tennessee, Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center : Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. Organization: MCJCHV Perioperative Srvcs 40 Job Summary: Surgical Tech team members at Vanderbilt Health facilitate patient care by assisting physicians/nursing staff before, during and after surgical procedures by creating and maintaining, a sterile field and providing the instruments and supplies required by the surgeons in a sterile manner according to established plan for patient care with occasional guidance. The Surgical Tech. performs competently most of the cases in a given service/shift. Position Shift: * Full Time * Additional details to be discussed during department interview. Sign on Bonus: * This full-time position offers a $20,000 (taxable) bonus to be paid over 2 years. * The sign-on bonus is not applicable to current VUMC staff or former staff who have worked for VUMC in the past twelve months. Relocation Bonus: * Up to $10,000 (taxable) to be paid within 45 days of hire, based on relocation mileage. * Must relocate from greater than 100 miles to be eligible. * This bonus is not applicable to current VUMC staff or former staff who have worked for VUMC in the past twelve months. Award Winning Teams: Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt has once again been recognized as a leader in pediatric health care, earning the title as the No. 1 children's hospital in Tennessee and sharing the top spot in the Southeast, according to the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Children's Hospitals rankings. . KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Facilitates patient care, by assisting the surgeon before, during and after surgical procedures. * Plans, sets up, performs and cleans up the assigned surgical procedure as a circulator and as a scrub tech. * Demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to apply the Principles of Asepsis in creating and maintaining the sterile field. * Performs sharp, sponge and instrument counts according to policy. * The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Required: Graduate of an approved specific discipline OR successful completion of a surgical technologist training program during the applicant's service as a member of any branch of the armed forces of the United States. Required: Less than one year of relevant work experience. Required: Certification from one of the listed issuers below: NCCT - TS-C - National Center for Competency Testing, Tech In Surgery. NBSTSA CST - National Board of Surgical Technologist and Surgical Assistants, Certified Surgical Technologist. Exception: If graduate of surgical technologist armed forces training program, no certification is required. TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES * Surgical Equipment Knowledge (Novice): Knowledge of the specific equipment and its performance criteria, capabilities and limitations. Able to use the equipment to accomplish basic tasks associated with the specific devices. May conduct remedial maintenance and preventive maintenance. * Procedures Knowledge (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience working with procedures knowledge. * Operating Room Care (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience working with operating room care. * Environmental Sterility & Safety (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience working with environmental sterility and safety. * Inventory Management (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience working with Inventory Management. Understands Inventory Management concepts and principles. Familiar with Inventory Management tools, processes, procedures and policies. * Surgical Technology (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience working with surgical technology. * Equipment Maintenance (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience conducting maintenance activities in area of assignments. Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings. These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health's reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South. Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion. Core Accountabilities: * Organizational Impact: Performs clearly defines tasks and methods described in detail to achieve standardized solutions that impact own performance with regular guidance. * Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Follows a well established process to solve routine problems where solutions are clearly prescribed. * Breadth of Knowledge: Has basic job knowledge of systems and procedures that are common to own job. * Team Interaction: Individually contributes to the team. Core Capabilities : Delivering Excellent Services : Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service. Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns in a timely manner. Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality : Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards. Ensures Continuous Improvement: Shows eagerness to learn new knowledge, technologies, tools or systems and displays willingness to go above and beyond. Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively: Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources.Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation :Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them. - Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work. Position Qualifications: Responsibilities: Certifications: Certified Surgical Technologist - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), Tech in Surgery TS-C - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience Experience Level : Less than 1 year Education: Graduate of an approved discipline specific program This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth. Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:04:40 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22190672/surgical-tech-i-or-20k-bonus https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22190672/surgical-tech-i-or-20k-bonus Nashville, Tennessee, Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center : Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. Organization: Main OR Job Summary: The Surgical Tech I facilitates patient care by assisting physicians/nursing staff before, during and after surgical procedures by creating and maintaining, a sterile field and providing the instruments and supplies required by the surgeons in a sterile manner according to established plan for patient care with occasional guidance. This entry level Surgical Tech position performs competently most of the cases in a given service/shift. Active NBSTSA or NCCT certification is required upon hire. Shift Details: * Full Time. 10 or 12 hour shifts. *Additional scheduling details to be discussed during interview. Sign-on Bonus: * This full time position offers a $20,000 (taxable) bonus to be paid over 24 months. * The sign-on bonus is not applicable to current VUMC staff or former staff who have worked for VUMC in the past twelve months. Relocation Bonus: * Up to $10,000 (taxable) to be paid within 45 days after start date. Bonus amount is based on relocation mileage. * Must relocate from greater than 100 miles to be eligible for bonus. * This bonus is not applicable to current VUMC staff or former staff who have worked for VUMC in the past twelve months. About Us: Perioperative Services is a dynamic department with over 800 employees, 68 Adult Operating Rooms as well as 19 Pediatric Operating Rooms in Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital! As part of the Vanderbilt University Medical Center, our employees participate in the implementation of cutting-edge surgical technology and assist in the latest procedures. Our services range from organ transplants, joint replacements, and minimally invasive cardio-thoracic/vascular surgery to reconstructive plastic surgery. Services are offered on-site and at our various off-site specialty facilities. Perioperative Services encompasses the entire surgical experience. Our goal is to provide the best possible patient surgical care as we continually strive to be the Perioperative Center of Excellence in the Southeastern United States. . Qualifications: Required: Graduate of an approved specific discipline OR successful completion of a surgical technologist training program during the applicant's service as a member of any branch of the armed forces of the United States. Required: Less than one year of relevant work experience. Required: Certification from one of the listed issuers below: NBSTSA CST - National Board of Surgical Technologist and Surgical Assistants, Certified Surgical Technologist. NCCT - TS-C - National Center for Competency Testing, Tech In Surgery. Exception: If graduate of surgical technologist armed forces training program, no certification is required. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Facilitates patient care, by assisting the surgeon before, during and after surgical procedures. * Plans, sets up, performs and cleans up the assigned surgical procedure as a circulator and as a scrub tech. * Demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to apply the Principles of Asepsis in creating and maintaining the sterile field. * Performs sharp, sponge and instrument counts according to policy. * The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned. TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES * Surgical Equipment Knowledge (Novice): Knowledge of the specific equipment and its performance criteria, capabilities and limitations. Able to use the equipment to accomplish basic tasks associated with the specific devices. May conduct remedial maintenance and preventive maintenance. * Procedures Knowledge (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience working with procedures knowledge. * Operating Room Care (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience working with operating room care. * Environmental Sterility & Safety (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience working with environmental sterility and safety. * Inventory Management (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience working with Inventory Management. Understands Inventory Management concepts and principles. Familiar with Inventory Management tools, processes, procedures and policies. * Surgical Technology (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience working with surgical technology. * Equipment Maintenance (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience conducting maintenance activities in area of assignments. Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings. These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health's reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South. Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion. Core Accountabilities: * Organizational Impact: Performs clearly defines tasks and methods described in detail to achieve standardized solutions that impact own performance with regular guidance. * Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Follows a well established process to solve routine problems where solutions are clearly prescribed. * Breadth of Knowledge: Has basic job knowledge of systems and procedures that are common to own job. * Team Interaction: Individually contributes to the team. Core Capabilities : Delivering Excellent Services : Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service. Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns in a timely manner. Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality : Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards. Ensures Continuous Improvement: Shows eagerness to learn new knowledge, technologies, tools or systems and displays willingness to go above and beyond. Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively: Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources.Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation :Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them. - Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work. Position Qualifications: Responsibilities: Certifications: Certified Surgical Technologist - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), Tech in Surgery TS-C - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience Experience Level : Less than 1 year Education: Graduate of an approved discipline specific program Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:04:40 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22234535/lifeflight-emergency-communication-specialist-5-000-sign-on-bonus-variable-shifts https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22234535/lifeflight-emergency-communication-specialist-5-000-sign-on-bonus-variable-shifts Nashville, Tennessee, Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center : Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. Organization: LifeFlight OEC Job Summary: Operating in conjunction with other team members, performs a diverse range of specialized functions in support of air medical operations, internal emergency medical response, medical coverage for events of varying size, and regional EMS resources and other healthcare partners throughout the Mid-Cumberland Region of Tennessee. Department Summary LifeFlight's Communications Center is made up of a team of licensed EMTs and Paramedics that serve as a Regional Medical Communications Center (RMCC) for Middle Tennessee, as well as communications for the Monroe Carrell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt Neonatal and Pediatric ground ambulances, Vanderbilt LifeFlight's ground EMS and Event Medicine ambulances. This team dispatches any stat emergency calls throughout the medical center campus, monitor weather conditions, and track more than 10,000 take off and landings at the Vanderbilt helipads. All aircraft dispatching is done by Air Methods AirCom. All FAA Part 135 aviation services provided by Metro Aviation, Inc., which maintains exclusive operational control over all aircraft. AirCom All aircraft dispatching for Vanderbilt LifeFlight is done by Air Methods Communications (AirCom), the only center of its size and scope in the nation. AirCom provides seamless communications between air medical crews, hospitals and emergency personnel. Established in 1996 and based in Omaha, NE., AirCom specialists field calls, provide flight coordination, flight following, and logistical support for more air medical aircraft across the nation. All Communication Specialist receive additional training for all programs within their assigned region so they can provide additional support to the region when necessary. FlightCom FlightCom provides seamless communication between air medical crews, hospitals and emergency personnel. FlightCom specialists field calls, provide flight coordination, flight following and logistical support. All communication specialists receive specialized training. TCC - Transport Communication Center Performs flight coordination. Performs ground, event communications coordination. Provides information and emergency notification to customers. Works with advanced communications systems. Practices continuous professional development and excellent customer service. Practices proactive operational support of the department. Shift: Variable 12 hour shifts Sign-on Bonus: $5,000 Sign on Bonus Requirements: The sign-on bonus is not applicable to current VUMC staff or former staff who have worked for VUMC in the past twelve months. The sign-on bonus is only available for full-time positions. . KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Track inbound and outbound aircraft at VUMC helipads. Maintain real-time awareness of helicopter air ambulances operating in the Nashville area. Coordinate aircraft movements to optimize helipad usage and patient delivery. Communicate directly with pilots and flight crews regarding helipad status and traffic. Relay air safety advisories, including wind conditions, weather updates, and nearby aircraft activity. Facilitate communications between ambulances and hospitals within Tennessee EMS Region 5. Facilitate real-time medical consultation via radio or telephone between prehospital providers and physicians. Assist with the coordination of EMS resources and responses during Mass Casualty Incidents or Disasters. Facilitate interoperable communications. Maintain effective communication and coordination with hospitals, EMS agencies, and emergency services. Understands the operations and applications of all communication equipment. Communicate information and emergency notifications to customers in an efficient, concise and courteous manner. The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned. TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES Listening (Intermediate): Actively engages in all forms of communication, showing genuine interest. Consistently applies the listening process: hear, understand, interpret, and respond. Recognizes and responds to non-verbal cues including emotions, body language, tone, and behavior. Ensure speakers feel heard and understood. Skillfully paraphrases for clarity and support. Use open-ended questions to deepen understanding. Prioritizes focused attention, rescheduling if unable to be fully present. Decision Making (Novice): Makes multiple decisions impacting areas of direct responsibility. Takes full ownership of problems and outcomes. Decides effectively in fast-paced or changing environments. Consider a broad range of alternatives, including those beyond the immediate scope. Change Management (Novice): Applies a structured approach to adapt to workplace changes and develop coping strategies. Offers sound recommendations and supports testing and quality assurance of solutions. Emergency Management (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate emergency management in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings. These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health's reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South. Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion. Core Accountabilities: * Organizational Impact: Performs tasks that are typically routine that may impact team's performance with occasional guidance. * Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes some discretion and research to solve routine problems. * Breadth of Knowledge: Applies knowledge of standards, established processes and procedure that apply to your own job. * Team Interaction: Provides guidance to entry level co-workers. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues : Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues' priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas.- Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service.- Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns in a timely manner. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively : - Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation : - Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them. - Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work. Position Qualifications: Responsibilities: Certifications: Emergency Medical Dispatcher - Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO), LIC-Emergency Medical Technicians Basic - Licensure-Others Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience Experience Level : 1 year Education: High School Diploma or GED Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:04:40 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22234479/monroe-carell-jr-children-s-hospital-aemt-ft-neonatal-and-pediatric-transport-7-500-sign-on-bonus https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22234479/monroe-carell-jr-children-s-hospital-aemt-ft-neonatal-and-pediatric-transport-7-500-sign-on-bonus Nashville, Tennessee, Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center : Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. Organization: Neonatal/ Pediatric Transport Job Summary: Working closely with the NICU, PICU, PCICU, and Pediatric Emergency Department, the Neonatal and Pediatric Transport Team provides transport services from our referring hospitals to our tertiary care center. We provide specialized neonatal and pediatric transport services for children who require expert medical care at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt. Our transport team receives specialized training for assisting with deliveries of neonates, managing respiratory distress, congenital heart disease, and complex pediatric diagnosis. Our patients receive unique care that is delivered in a pediatric friendly ambulance that has specialized, age-appropriate equipment. Our transport program emphasizes teamwork and focuses quality and safety for both our internal and external customers. JOB ROLE The AEMT is responsible for providing the necessary basic life support care of the sick and injured neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients in accordance with hospital policies, local, state, and national standards of practice. As key member of the Neonatal and Pediatric Transport team, the AEMT assists the nurse and respiratory therapist team members to provide care while at bedside of the referring facility. Once in route, it is the AEMT's role to facilitate the safe and timely transport of the patient and transport team. . KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Operates Vanderbilt Licensed ambulances while responding to emergent and non-emergent transports. Administers prompt and efficient basic life support care within the limits of licensure or certification. Conducts regular unit inventory and equipment testing to ensure all equipment is present, clean, and in proper working order. Performs and documents safe, efficient and accurate transport dispatch information. Assists with patient care and transfers to VCH in designated patient care areas within scope of practice. The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned. TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (NOVICE): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate emergency management in practical applications of moderate difficulty. CRITICAL THINKING - (NOVICE): Displays clarity, accuracy, precision, consistency, relevance, and sound evidence in the successful completion of tasks and projects. Demonstrates rational and disciplined thought as manifested in results. ASSESSING, INTERVENING & STABILIZING PATIENTS (NOVICE): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate assessing, intervening and stabilizing patients in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Generally works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments. Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings. These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health's reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South. Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion. Core Accountabilities: * Organizational Impact: Performs tasks that are typically routine that may impact team's performance with occasional guidance. * Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes some discretion and research to solve routine problems. * Breadth of Knowledge: Applies knowledge of standards, established processes and procedure that apply to your own job. * Team Interaction: Provides guidance to entry level co-workers. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues : Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues' priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas.- Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service.- Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns in a timely manner. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively : - Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation : - Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them. - Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work. Position Qualifications: Responsibilities: Certifications: LIC-Driver's License - Tennessee, LIC-Emergency Medical Technician Advanced - Licensure-Others Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience Experience Level : 1 year Education: Graduate of an approved discipline specific program Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:04:40 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22215013/mri-tech-2-days-monroe-carell-jr-children-s-hospital-vanderbilt-surgery-and-clinics-murfreesboro https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22215013/mri-tech-2-days-monroe-carell-jr-children-s-hospital-vanderbilt-surgery-and-clinics-murfreesboro Nashville, Tennessee, Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center : Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. Organization: Murfreesboro MRI Job Summary: JOB SUMMARY Performs all MRI procedures in accordance with established department policies and procedures to ensure the best possible patient care services are delivered. . Shift Position Info: Monday - Friday 7am-5pm (flexible) No Nights, No call, No weekends Children and Adult MRI scans outpatient clinic Cardiac MRI preferred - not required KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Reviews radiology exam requests and patient identification to ensure safe, appropriate and cost effective imaging. * Applies broad range of skills to ensure exam is completed timely and meets quality and compliance standards. * Provides appropriate MRI screening process to patients, staff and self according to prescribed safety standards. * Assists in the orientation and training of new staff. * The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned. TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES * Anatomy & Physiology Knowledge (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate anatomy and physiology knowledge in practical applications of moderate difficulty. * Radiology (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate radiology services in practical applications of moderate difficulty. * Patient Documentation (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate patient documentation in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Generally works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments. * Compliance (Novice): Can explain and apply basic statutory instructions in normal situations on the job. Understands the principles upon which the rules and regulations are based. Appropriately escalates problems relating to rules and regulations in timely and effective manner. Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings. These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health's reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South. Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion. Core Accountabilities: Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements. Position Qualifications: Responsibilities: Certifications: LIC-American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - Licensure-Others Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience Experience Level : 1 year Education: Graduate of an approved discipline specific program Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:04:40 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22195451/research-assistant-2-pediatric-gastroenterology https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22195451/research-assistant-2-pediatric-gastroenterology Nashville, Tennessee, Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center : Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. Organization: Pediatric Gastroenterology Job Summary: The lab in the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at the Department of Pediatrics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center is seeking to fill a Research Assistant II (RA II) position. The lab research focuses on the regulation of intestinal homeostasis as it relates to the gut microbial-host interaction and intestinal inflammation. This job requires practical understanding of scientific techniques and experience with scientific theory REQUIRED: * Bachelor's (or equivalent experience) * 2 years of relevant experience You will work Monday-Friday, traditional daytime business hours (40 hours weekly) in the Cancer Department at the VUMC Medical Research Building IV located at 2213 Garland Avenue in Nashville, TN. . DEPARTMENT SUMMARY : Since its inception in 1974, our The Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition has been dedicated to the comprehensive care of children and young adults with nutritional, gastrointestinal, or liver disorders. Our mission is to provide family-centered, state-of-the-art treatment for these disorders, to foster new discoveries that will change the manner in which they are prevented or treated in the future, and to train the next generation of physicians to become experts in our field. For additional information, please visit https://pediatrics.vumc.org/gastroenterology-hepatology-nutrition . Key Responsibilities: Under moderate supervision, conduct and evaluate experiments and assays. Understand and follow experimental protocols. Understand and follow experimental protocols. Follow all equipment manuals. Analyze and summarize experimental data/results, including recording, compiling, and interpreting data/results. Communicate data/results. Provide appropriate oral presentation and written documentation of experimental data/results as required. Maintain personal knowledge of scientific trends through literature reviews, attendance at meetings, conferences and seminars. Assist PI and/or lab team in modifications as directed. Prepare, operate and troubleshoot equipment in experimental procedures. Follow University safety protocols. Ensure laboratory is prepared for experiments. Maintain inventories and prepare reagents as required. Maintain and repair equipment according to manufacturer and university guidelines. Prepare and provide written documentation of experiments and preliminary research progress reports. Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant academic area. Experience and Skills: Experience with cell and organoid culture, bacterial culture, Western blot analysis, immunohistochemistry, immunocytochemistry, microscope usage, PCR assays, ELISA, apoptosis assay, and flow cytometry is preferred. Experience with animal studies is preferred. Excellent interpersonal skills with warmth, professionalism, and cultural sensitivity. Our Academic Enterprise is one of the nation's longest serving and most prestigious academic medical centers. Through its historic bond with Vanderbilt University and integral role in the School of Medicine, Vanderbilt Health cultivates distinguished research and educational programs to advance a clinical enterprise that provides compassionate and personalized care and support for millions of patients and family members each year. World-leading academic departments and comprehensive centers of excellence pursue scientific discoveries and transformational educational and clinical advances across the entire spectrum of health and disease. Aligning with Vanderbilt Health's Strategic Directions , the Office of Research provides shared research resources, administrative expertise and professional guidance to enable the trans-disciplinary environment and highly collaborative culture that advances discovery and training for all the research faculty, trainees, students and staff. Core Accountabilities: Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements. Position Qualifications: Responsibilities: Certifications : Work Experience : Relevant Work Experience Experience Level : 2 years Education : Bachelor's Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:04:40 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22167526/research-asst-2-on-site https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22167526/research-asst-2-on-site Nashville, Tennessee, Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center : Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. Organization: Pediatric Infectious Disease Job Summary: As a Research Assistant II, you will play a key role in advancing research within the Vanderbilt Infection Surveillance & Prevention Research (VISPR) Program. This program is dedicated to investigating the etiology, epidemiology, prevention, and pathobiology of infectious diseases. Our mission is to quantify the burden of acute respiratory and diarrheal illnesses in young children--both locally and globally--and to develop effective mitigation strategies, such as vaccines, with a particular focus on optimizing influenza vaccination approaches for specialized populations (e.g., immunocompromised individuals). Working under moderate supervision, you will be responsible for setting up and conducting experiments, as well as advancing research projects in adherence to established protocols. This includes meticulous data recording and reporting of both standard and non-standard findings. In addition, you will assist with other laboratory and research tasks, collaborate with faculty, staff, and students within the lab, and foster communication with clinical and administrative team members within VISPR. Your contributions will be integral to the team's efforts in improving public health outcomes through innovative infectious disease research. Requirements * Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field. * Minimum of 2 years of hands-of laboratory experience. * Exceptional communication and documentation abilities, with a demonstrated capacity to convey findings clearly and accurately. * Proven ability to maintain precision and accuracy in all aspects of research and data recording. You will work Monday-Friday, traditional daytime business hours at Vanderbilt Medical Center North located on 21st Ave. in Nashville, TN. . DEPARTMENT SUMMARY : The Vanderbilt Infection Surveillance & Prevention Research Program was formed in 2024 to conduct clinical and translational research determining the burden of diarrheal and respiratory illnesses in young children and specialized populations and to find ways to reduce their burden (e.g., through vaccines, drugs, etc.). Since 2002, Dr. Halasa has been involved in vaccine trials enrolling children of all ages, including young infants and specialized populations such as children with cancer. For more information, please visit https://www.vumc.org/halasa-lab/welcome-vispr . KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Conducts Wet Lab Experiments Preparation and Coordination of Samples in and out of lab Creating and reviewing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Working with supervisor to maintain supplies and working equipment. Processing samples from many different studies Working with supervisor to maintain supplies and working equipment. Assist in maintaining lab compliance with biological and chemical safety protocols Record data, perform data analysis and create graphs/reports Collaboration Training and onboarding new members on lab processing techniques Effectively communicate experimental results to supervisor and/or laboratory group meetings Work effectively with others to accomplish goals and to find solutions to problems Maintaining Lab Records Maintain inventories Freezer log mapping and coordination Organization of samples Sorting of samples Reconciliation of sample collection Follow University safety protocols (may include use of combustibles, radioactivity, toxic material, and/or carcinogens) TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES Our Academic Enterprise is one of the nation's longest serving and most prestigious academic medical centers. Through its historic bond with Vanderbilt University and integral role in the School of Medicine, Vanderbilt Health cultivates distinguished research and educational programs to advance a clinical enterprise that provides compassionate and personalized care and support for millions of patients and family members each year. World-leading academic departments and comprehensive centers of excellence pursue scientific discoveries and transformational educational and clinical advances across the entire spectrum of health and disease. Aligning with Vanderbilt Health's Strategic Directions , the Office of Research provides shared research resources, administrative expertise and professional guidance to enable the trans-disciplinary environment and highly collaborative culture that advances discovery and training for all the research faculty, trainees, students and staff. Core Accountabilities: Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements. Position Qualifications: Responsibilities: Certifications : Work Experience : Relevant Work Experience Experience Level : 2 years Education : Bachelor's Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:04:40 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22224073/senior-social-worker-emergency-department-urgent-care-center https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22224073/senior-social-worker-emergency-department-urgent-care-center Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Summary The incumbent is a Senior Social Worker assigned to the Urgent Care Center with responsibilities to provide direct social work services for adult Veterans and their families who present for services. The incumbent may also be assigned to other areas of Social Work Service which are within the incumbent's scope of practice. 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. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy English Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f) Education: Have a master's degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the School of Social Work is fully accredited A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the master's degree in social work Verification of the degree can be made by going tohttp://www.cswe.org/Accreditation to verify that the social work degree meets the accreditation standards for a masters of social work Licensure Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-0185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level Current state requirements may be found by going to http://vaww.va.gov/OHRM/T38Hybrid/ 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) Grade Determinations: GS-12 Experience/Education The candidate must have at least two years of experience post advanced practice clinical licensure and should be in a specialized area of social work practice of which - one year must be equivalent to the GS-11 grade level Senior social workers have experience that demonstrates possession of advanced practice skills and judgment Senior social workers are experts in their specialized area of practice Senior social workers may have certification or other post-masters training from a nationally recognized professional organization or university that includes a defined curriculum/course of study and internship or equivalent supervised professional experience in a specialty Licensure/Certification Senior social workers must be licensed or certified by a state at the advanced practice level which included an advanced generalist or clinical examination - unless they are grandfathered by the state in which they are licensed to practice at the advanced practice level (except for licenses issued in California - which administers its own clinical examination for advanced practice) and they must be able to provide supervision for licensure Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities In addition to the experience above - candidates must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Skill in a range of specialized interventions and treatment modalities used in specialty treatment programs or with special patient populations This includes individual - group - and/or family counseling or psychotherapy and advanced level psychosocial and/or case management Ability to incorporate complex multiple causation in differential diagnosis and treatment within approved clinical privileges or scope of practice Knowledge in developing and implementing methods for measuring effectiveness of social work practice and services in the specialty area - utilizing outcome evaluations to improve treatment services and to design system changes Ability to provide specialized consultation to colleagues and students on the psychosocial treatment of patients in the service delivery area - as well as role modeling effective social work practice skills Ability to expand clinical knowledge in the social work profession - and to write policies - procedures - and/or practice guidelines pertaining to the service delivery area Assignments For all assignments above the full performance level - the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope - complexity (difficulty) - and variety and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time Senior social workers are licensed or certified to independently practice social work at an advanced level Senior social workers typically practice in a major program area such as but not limited to: Polytrauma Rehabilitation Center or Polytrauma Network Site a Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Center - or a national VHA referral center - such as a national Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or a national Transplant Center - or other program areas of equivalent scope and complexity The senior social worker may be assigned administrative responsibility for clinical program development and is accountable for clinical program effectiveness and modification of service patterns Assignments include clinical settings where they have limited access to onsite supervision such as CBOCs or satellite outpatient clinics The senior social worker collaborates with the other members of the treatment team in the provision of comprehensive health care services to Veterans - ensures equity of access - service - and benefits to this population - ensures the care provided is of the highest quality The senior social worker provides leadership - direction - orientation - coaching - in-service training - staff development - and continuing education programs for assigned social work staff They serve on committees - work groups - and task forces at the facility - VISN and national level - or in the community as deemed appropriate by the supervisor - Social Work Executive or Chief of Social Work Services This assignment is to be relatively few in number based on the size of the facility/service and applying sound position management This assignment must represent substantial additional responsibility over and above that required at the full performance grade level and cannot be used as the full performance level of this occupation Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12 Physical Requirements: The work environment is normally a clinical setting There is exposure to individuals having psychiatric and medical illness and disabilities - including infections - violent or aggressive behavior - and chronic psychiatric or physical problems Travel may be required to meeting patient needs - and may occasionally demand unplanned - irregular tours of duty. Duties VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU VA Careers - Licensed Clinical Social Worker: https://youtube.com/embed/U_xC25QsN0w Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Incumbent must have knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses - disabilities - and treatment procedures This includes acute - chronic - and traumatic illnesses/injuries common medications and their effects/side effects and medical terminology Knowledge of community resources - how to make appropriate referrals to community and other governmental agencies for services and ability to coordinate services The incumbent plans - coordinates and carries out the successive steps in fact-finding and analysis of issues in accordance with accepted polices and applicable precedents Collaborates with discipline supervisors including psychiatry - psychology - social work - primary care - and nursing by providing input in hiring - performance reviews - incentives - and discipline Collaborates with clerical supervisors for similar input Offers consultation to colleagues - students - and peers on the bio-psychosocial treatment of patients treated in specialty areas - rendering professional opinions based on experience and expertise and role modeling effective social work practice skills Demonstrates the ability to teach - coach - and mentor staff - students in the ED - specialty care - and care coordination areas of practice and to provide supervision for licensure or specialty certifications Incumbent will demonstrate exceptional maturity and work well with all team members in the ED - Acute Care - Medicine - community partners - and other services needed to meet the needs of the patient and family members Senior Social worker is experienced in making rapid assessments and developing crisis management plans Senior Social worker has access to multiple resource directories to meet the demands of a crisis In the event of a medical or psychiatric emergency - staff will follow the established protocol of the program The incumbent collaborates with interdisciplinary teams in the provision of comprehensive health care services to Veterans receiving care and ensures equity of access - service - and benefits to this population Senior Social Worker will process alleged abuse cases according to policy The incumbent is responsible for furthering their own professional growth through education appropriate to the area of assignment and providing coverage during absences of social work staff members The incumbent may serve on various Social Work Service - medical center - or community-based committees as needed or required The incumbent uses a high level of skill in assessing and treating the complicated biopsychosocial concerns of Veterans and their families/NOK/Surrogate Document's interventions in the Veteran's clinical record when requires utilizing the computerized patient record system (CPRS) and ensures an appropriate hand off information is provided when transferring Veteran care Work Schedule: 07:00am - 3:30pm - Monday - Friday Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade) Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year)Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual - based on prior [work experience] or military service experience Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a child Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144 -000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66 Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 70882F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:39:42 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22240810/diagnostic-radiologic-technologist https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22240810/diagnostic-radiologic-technologist Knoxville, Tennessee, Summary Diagnostic Radiologic MRI Technologist position is located within Radiology Service at the Knoxville VA Outpatient Clinic - the incumbent has the responsibility for the performance Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) exams under the direction of the Radiologist. Operates and maintains a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner to obtain highest quality specialized images - which are used by physicians to diagnose the nature and extent of disease and other pathologies. 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. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy Education Completion of a full-time training course of at least 24 months in duration (or the equivalent) in a post-high school diagnostic radiologic technology program - evidenced by a certificate or an associate degree - accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) or from other accrediting agencies as recognized by the Department of Education (DOE) Exception for Non-Certified - Entry Level Candidates Non-certified DRTs who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements for ARRT (R) certification may be given a temporary appointment as a graduate DRT under the authority of 38 U.S.C. § 7405(c)(2)(B) The appointing official may waive the requirement of certification for a period not to exceed two years for a DRT that provides care under the supervision of a certified DRT at or above the full performance level This exception only applies at the GS-5 entry level technician For grade levels above the entry level - the candidate must be certified Temporary appointments of non-certified DRTs may not be extended beyond two years or converted to a new temporary appointment Loss of Credential An employee in this occupation who fails to obtain certification within two years - or who fails to maintain the required certification must be removed from the occupation - which may also result in termination of employment English Language Proficiency DRTs 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) Grade Determinations: GS-10 This specialty modality requires additional knowledge of superconducting magnets - the physics of superconducting magnets - and how they relate to the human anatomy in medical imaging The technologist must be educated in the safety factors governing a magnetic environment that patients - visitors - and equipment enter The practitioner must have specialized knowledge of cross sectional anatomy and how it relates to the soft tissues and vessels of the human body The technologist must also have specialized knowledge in the radio-frequency surface coils required for each specific anatomical area to be imaged This assignment may also perform basic magnetic resonance safety program duties Technologists must be knowledgeable in contrast media - power injectors - and PACS DRT assignments that include performance of independent duties in this subspecialty require advanced ARRT (MRI)certification Experience At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09) directly related to the position being filled that demonstrates the clinical competencies described at that level Assignments For all assignments above the full performance level - the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope - complexity (difficulty) - and range of variety - and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time Employees are trained to work in one or more difficult and complex modalities performing procedures related to these modalities as well as performing general diagnostic procedures At this grade level - any assignment in a single modality must demonstrate significant complexity Such assignments are unique - perhaps with expert specialization in complex areas of radiologic technology - Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) regulations - and intermediate QM type duties within the program The candidate must demonstrate all of the following technical KSAs: Knowledge of radiation protection standards - devices and techniques - including concepts of accumulated dosage - dose monitoring - and genetic changes Ability to utilize advanced imaging software that supports complex imaging programs and recognize changes in equipment and procedures that might result in increased exposures - and ability to recommend methods to prevent such exposures Knowledge of basic physics including concepts of energy - electric power - magnetic fields - and properties of x-ray - to understand the operation of the equipment Knowledge and skill in positioning of patients for a wide variety of highly complex imaging (CT - MRI - IR - ultrasound - mammography) studies Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12 Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019. Duties The MRI technologist participates in the establishment of scan protocols and sequences in the execution of specific applications - as appropriate Provides guidance and instruction to support staff - students - and visitors in MRI imaging procedures and safety standards - to assure safety in and around the high magnetic environment Functions or duties of this position include but are not limited to: Receives patients and ensures proper identification Provides patient education Continually assesses the condition and needs of patients to ensure patient safety - comfort and privacy before placing the patient in the MRI scanner Interviews each patient before the examination to determine if the patient has a contraindication for MRI The MRI Technologist functions as an expert - regarding software and hardware capability and performance of the MRI unit The technologist selects the proper pulse sequences to best demonstrate the patients' pathology The technologist optimizes each system parameter to obtain optimal images Maintains protocol exam booklet - which includes - positioning - acquisition parameters and orientation of slices The technologist makes recommendations to improve - maintain - and to update the MRI protocols for the radiologist The technologist effectively coordinates with physicians - nurses - patients and other medical personnel of the Veterans Administration Hospital - to assure that the service is carried out in a prompt and effective manner Maintains highest quality patient supervision - monitoring patients' condition with specialized equipment keeping constant check on vital signs and the patient's comfort The MRI technologist resolves individual problems and refers unsolved problems to the chief radiology technologist for solutions The technologist oversees maintenance of the MRI suite ensuring cleanliness - proper mechanical operation - and execution of infection control policy and maintenance of supply levels for each exam The MRI technologists keep abreast of newly developed MRI accessories - exams - protocols and systems The MRI technologist is the liaison between the MRI department - engineering - and MRI equipment manufacturer Facilitates the implementation of software updates - hardware updates - and services calls for repair - calibration - and maintenance of cryogens The technologist performs daily quality control on the MRI system Maintains quality assurance programs for the laser imager and patient monitoring equipment The technologist monitors the PACS system to ensure images are archiving and transferring properly The MRI technologist performs all major duties including coordinating the schedule for MRI patient examinations Prioritizes and evaluates the nature/need of critical or emergency procedures Maintains a record of patient studies and examinations performed The technologist confers with other technologist on new developments and examination protocol changes The MRI technologist performs venipuncture and injects contrast material for MRI exams as necessary The MRI technologist serves as a liaison with all levels of management pertaining to the MRI section Work Schedule: 6:45a - 5:30p with rotating Saturdays required Compressed/Flexible: Authorized Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authoriized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade) Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual - based on prior [work experience] or military service experience Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a child Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144 -000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66 Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 70281-F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:39:42 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22223989/supervisory-social-worker-bhip https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22223989/supervisory-social-worker-bhip Nashville, Tennessee, Summary The Outpatient Mental Health Supervisory Social Worker position is in the Department of Veterans Affairs - Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) - Mental Health Care Line (MHCL). Provides oversight of administrative and programmatic resources and responsibilities for a program that delivers treatment and related services and interventions including medication management - assessment - case management - psychotherapy - and education for Veterans with a full range of mental health treatment needs. 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. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy English Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. 7403(f) Education: Have a master's degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the School of Social Work is fully accredited A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the master's degree in social work Verification of the degree can be made by going to http://www.cswe.org/Accreditation to verify that the social work degree meets the accreditation standards for a masters of social work Licensure Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-0185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level Current state requirements may be found by going to http://vaww.va.gov/OHRM/T38Hybrid/ 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) Grade Determinations: GS-13 Experience/Education One year of experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills in a specialty area or in administration demonstrating progressively more professional competency and judgment Candidate may have certification or other post-master's degree training from a nationally recognized professional organization or university that includes a defined curriculum/course of study and internship - or equivalent supervised professional experience Licensure/Certification Individuals assigned as supervisory social workers must be licensed or certified at the advanced practice level - and must be able to provide supervision for licensure Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Ability to independently organize work - set priorities - and meet multiple deadlines Skill in a range of supervisory duties which includes clinical supervision - consultation - negotiation with other departments and quality improvement Ability to ensure provision of clinical social work services by supervised social workers Ability to delegate authority - manage priorities - coordinate work - and follow up on pending issues to complete duties in an accurate and timely fashion Ability to analyze organizational and operational problems - develop and implement solutions that result in efficient operations - and use data effectively to manage workload - quality - performance - and productivity within the service Ability to provide staff training and development Assignment For all assignments above the full performance level - the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope - complexity (difficulty) - and variety and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time Supervisory social workers at the GS-13 grade level typically supervise professional and non-professional staff They are responsible for the professional and administrative management of an area in a social work service - in a care/product line - or across multiple sites - (e.g. - multi-division facilities and CBOCs) Incumbent may also provide direct clinical services.] Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13 Physical Requirements: Work is performed in a clinical setting that exposes the incumbent to the communicable diseases common of the client population The incumbent may be required to work an irregular tour and weekends as the need arises. Duties This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU VA Careers - Licensed Clinical Social Worker: https://youtube.com/embed/U_xC25QsN0w Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Directing - administering - and managing all aspects of the program - including comprehensive planning - developing - and implementing programs - policies and procedures determining program needs overseeing the type - quality and quantity of services provided setting priorities and establishing short and long-range program goals - initiatives - and direction Coordinates programming with managers from other programs areas - and in the Mental Health Care Line with the responsibility to negotiate service agreements and other forms of collaboration Collaborates with discipline supervisors including psychiatry - psychology - social work - primary care - and nursing by providing input in hiring - performance reviews - incentives - and discipline Collaborates with clerical supervisors for similar input Duties with the clinical staff include providing clinical consultation in utilizing evidence based therapeutic practices and clinical practice guidelines creating a work environment that acknowledges and respects widely divergent interests - points of view and discipline perspectives and providing support - encouragement - and direction to all staff Triages and assigns referrals for services in a systematic way and makes treatment recommendations Monitors for the provision of services to be delivered in a manner that meets VA guidelines and standards Implements ongoing program evaluation and outcome projects using data-driven quality assurance processes including establishing and monitoring team production and performance standards implementing patient treatment outcome and satisfaction projects overseeing the completion of evaluation reports Establishes and modifies clinic scheduling profiles for all the staff Approves and certifies timecards for the staff Regularly meets with staff - and on an as needed basis for urgent and emergent situations Will establish and maintain therapeutic relationships and exercise professional judgment to provide treatment for Veterans and will provide direct patient care This care can include direct services to selected patients and selected treatment programs diagnostic interviews - assessments - psychotherapy - and case management to Veterans provide behavioral expertise - education - and multidisciplinary Consultation with and for other disciplines in the management of mental health clients and assess the need for referral for additional services - as well as place referrals - for mental health clients Work Schedule: 7:30am - 4:00pm - Monday - Friday Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade) Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year)Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual - based on prior [work experience] or military service experience Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a child Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144 -000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66 Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Ad-Hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 70916F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:39:42 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22238299/medcial-instrument-technician-ekg https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22238299/medcial-instrument-technician-ekg Nashville, Tennessee, Summary The Medical Instrument Technician (Electrocardiograph/Telemetry) will function independently in operating and monitoring electrocardiographic equipment for continuous telemetry rhythm evaluation and interpretation at Tennessee Valley VA Healthcare System. They will remotely monitor the continuous cardiac rhythms for up to 50 patients under the direction of the RN and medical providers. Qualifications To qualify for this position - applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Basic Requirements: UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP: Citizenship 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: There are no specific educational requirements for this occupation Education may be substituted for experience only at the GS-4 and GS-5 levels See the grade requirements part of this standard for information regarding educational substitutions ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY: Medical Instrument Technicians must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) - and 7407(d) LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION: Licensure or Certification is not required for this occupation however - it is desirable that employees at this level have BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) Certifications Grandfathering Provision The following is the standard grandfathering policy for all Title 38 Hybrid qualification standards Some of these provisions may not apply to this occupation Please carefully review the qualification standard to determine the specific education and/or licensure/certification/ registration requirements that apply to this occupation Grade Determinations:GS-7 (FULL PERFORMANCE LEVEL)EXPERIENCE: At least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level which demonstrates the knowledge - skills - abilities - and other characteristics related to the duties of the positions to be filled This would be experience which provided knowledge of the equipment - standard tests and procedures - and typical readings including arrhythmias and abnormalities In addition - the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE - SKILLS - & ABILITIES:1 Knowledge of typical patient reactions and signs of distress including the ability to recognize - report and treat potentially lethal arrhythmias.2 Knowledge of common equipment settings and standardized procedures plus knowledge of common errors and corrective measures.3 Ability to modify procedures/positions to obtain the correct results with patients with complicating conditions such as amputations - Parkinson's disease - structural defects - and scar tissue.4 Ability to act as a mentor or preceptor to lower graded technicians.5 Ability to conduct in-service training on the EKG equipment and related instrumentation CERTIFICATION No certification is required however - it is desirable that employees at this level have BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certifications Preferred Experience: 1-2 years telemetry monitoring and/or EMT - CNA - ED tech experience Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ Physical Requirements: Heavy Lifting (50 LBS and over) Heavy Carrying (50 LBS and over) Straight Pulling (up to 1 hour) Pushing(1 - 2 hours) Reaching above shoulder Use of fingers Both hands required Walking (up to 3 hours) Standing (up to 3 hours) Repeated bending (up to 1 hour) Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" Hearing (aid permitted) Duties This represents the full performance level Medical instrument technicians (EKG) at this level operate and monitor electrocardiographic equipment to perform specialized examinations and studies involving exercise stress testing - ambulatory monitoring of arrhythmias - and indirect carotid pulse tracings on chronic patients They monitor tracings to identify arrhythmias and when gross abnormalities appear - when to repeat certain procedures - when to stop test procedures - and when to get the immediate attention of a physician They evaluate test results to determine appropriate machine adjustments and use alternative techniques and procedures when established procedures do not accomplish acceptable results This includes adapting equipment and accessories to yield the best results during the examination They edit and select an appropriate sample portion of the tracing for further interpretation by the physician The duties include the following: Use of common equipment setting and standardized procedures plus knowledge of common errors and corrective measures Modify procedures/positions to obtain the correct results with patients with complicating conditions such as amputation - Parkinson's Disease - structural defects - and scar tissue Act as a mentor or preceptor to lower graded technicians or same grade technicians Monitor tracings to identify arrythmia when gross abnormalities appears - when to repeat certain procedures - when to stop test procedures - and when to get immediate attentions of physician Evaluate test results to determine appropriate machine adjustments and use alternative techniques and procedures when established procedures do not accomplish acceptable results Adapt equipment and accessories to yield the best results during the examination Edit and select the appropriate sample portion of the tracing for further interpretation by the physician Equipment Maintenance/repair: Tracks and maintains records of repair histories Inputs patient data into the telemetry monitoring system and assure patients are placed appropriately in assigned bed and on correct monitoring equipment The incumbent must be aware of and practice the safety policies/procedures of the Medical Center and participate in quality assurance activities as directed Responsible for stocking and inventory of all telemetry supplies and maintaining equipment at the station Document rhythm interpretation every 8 hours and with any rhythm change Inform patient about exam being performed and any hazards associated with the exam - so patient understands procedure Maintain and troubleshoot cardiac equipment to remain in clean working order Assist nursing with determining alarm setting and customizing parameters for each patient Recognizes lethal rhythms/arrhythmias (including acute myocardial infraction - STEMI - NSTEMI) and immediately notifies appropriate staff Centralized monitoring - prints and interprets all elements of telemetry rhythm strip and informs nursing staff of any changes in rhythm Document communication with nursing staff regarding changes in patient condition and monitor settings Provide companionship (sitter) as needed - completes labs as assigned - functions as a Nursing Assistant as assigned - breaks sitters - assists with transport - completes as assigned documents I&Os - and oral care as assigned Work with the Nursing team - follows the work assignment accordingly - and takes direction from the registered nurse regarding patient care When not assigned to the technical duty of the monitors - the MIT will perform the following functions under the direction of the RN Obtain vital signs as assigned - perform 12 lead EKG's - remove and apply remote telemetry - help maintain a safe environment of care - and other duties as assigned maintains flexibility related to work Perform other duties as assigned Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Full-time - Based on the needs of the service Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a child Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144 -000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66 Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Ad-Hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 71131-F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:39:42 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22240871/staff-psychologist-primary-care-mental-health-integration-pcmhi https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22240871/staff-psychologist-primary-care-mental-health-integration-pcmhi Millington, Tennessee, Summary The Psychologist Primary Care-Mental Health Integration provides comprehensive social work services through a broad range of interventions in a mental health setting (inpatient and out-patient). The social worker is licensed at the advance practice level to independently practice in the provision of social work services and consults with peers and supervisors - as appropriate within the Millington CBOC / Memphis Veterans Affairs Medical Center. 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. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy Licensure Hold a full - current - and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or the District of Columbia English Language Proficiency Psychologists must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - Chapter 3 - section A - paragraph 3j Education: Have a doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) - the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS) - or the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) at the time the program was completed The specialty area of the degree must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed For the purpose of meeting this requirement - the term "specialty area" refers to the specific specialty areas recognized by the accrediting body and not to specific job duties that might require special skills Currently - APA accredits doctoral programs in the specialty areas of clinical psychology - counseling psychology - school psychology - or combinations of two or more of those areas PCSAS accredits doctoral programs in psychological clinical science CPA accredits doctoral programs in clinical psychology - counseling psychology - clinical neuropsychology - and school psychology There are no job assignments in VHA that require the skills of a school psychologist therefore - an applicant with a degree in the specialty area of school psychology is not eligible for appointment Strictly for the purpose of determining eligibility for appointment as a psychologist in VHA - there is no distinction between the specialty areas (with the exception of school psychology) OR Have a doctoral degree in any area of psychology and - in addition - successfully complete a re- specialization program (including documentation of an approved internship completed as part of the re- specialization program) meeting both of the following conditions: (a) The re-specialization program must be completed in an APA or a CPA accredited doctoral program and - (b) the specialty in which the applicant is retrained must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed NOTE: The applicant must provide an official transcript and/or certificate documenting the completion of the re-specialization program - which includes completion of an APA or CPA internship OR Have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution - with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature Internships: Have successfully completed a professional psychology internship training program that was accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed and that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed OR New VHA psychology internship programs that are in the process of applying for APA accreditation are acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement - provided that such programs were sanctioned by the VHA Central Office Program Director for Psychology and the VHA Office of Academic Affiliations at the time that the individual was an intern OR VHA facilities that offered full-time - one-year pre-doctoral internships prior to PL 96- 151 (pre- 1979) are considered to be acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement OR Applicants who completed an internship that was not accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed may be considered eligible for hire only if they are currently board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in a specialty area that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed (NOTE: Once board certified - the employee is required to maintain board certification.) OR Applicants who have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally- accredited institution with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature may fulfill this internship requirement by having the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience in a site specifically acceptable to the candidate's doctoral program If the internship experience is not noted on the applicant's official transcript - the applicant must provide a statement from the doctoral program verifying that the equivalent of a one year supervised internship experience was completed in a site acceptable to the doctoral program 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) Grade Determinations: Staff Psychologist - GS-13 (Full Performance - Level) Preferred Experience: Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13 Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019. Duties VA Careers - Psychologist: https://youtube.com/embed/77qHlLw9Xck Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties include but are not limited to: The PCMHI provider provides PCMHI services to Veterans who are referred by PACT as potential candidates for mental health/behavioral health services The PCMHI provider provides a full range of mental health services (assessment/treatment) as indicated for primary care environment and diagnoses mental disorders - particularly for complex or unusually difficult patients including those with medical conditions that have mental health components ( e.g. - diabetes - thyroid disorders - digestive system disorders - chronic pain - other chronic illnesses as well as substance use disorders) Support same-day access to mental health services - including crisis intervention - for Veterans as deemed necessary by the service - in person and by telephone and telehealth Makes the clinical decision to enroll Veterans in BHL telephone services for conditions warranting additional attention ( e.g. - depression monitoring - watchful waiting) and any of a number of dispositions within PC-MHI (e.g. - brief therapy - referral management) Provides education appropriate to patients with mental and behavioral health concerns - their family members - and significant others Provides comprehensive - evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions (EBP) appropriate to patients - including individual - family - and group psychotherapy ( e.g. - Motivational Interviewing (Ml) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) - etc.) as indicated Provides consultation to PACT staff - other care providers within The VA Medical Center at Memphis - CBOCs - VISN 9 BHL and PCMHI - and to community providers - concerning clinical assessment findings and appropriate treatment plans for patients Develops - implements - and documents all patient care including treatment plans - crisis intervention and suicide risk assessment in CPRS to assure ongoing communication with PACT Teams and VISN 9 BHL The PACT Psychologist communicates with PACT teams via face-to-face meetings and telephone communications as well as VISN 9 BHL The relationship between the PCMHI provider and the associated BHL services - the medical P ACTs - and the Veteran are the foundation of successful PC-MHI treatment May provide clinical supervision and instruction to trainees on rotation in PCMHI Assists the PACT and other PCMHI providers in the design - development - and implementation of clinical programs for Primary Care Clinics Adheres to operational policies and procedures for the PACT Teams established by the Chief of Primary Care and/or Ambulatory Care Director Assists the PCMHI and PACT in the execution of ongoing program evaluation and data driven quality improvement projects to monitor the effectiveness of the clinical program Facilitates liaisons with other care programs ( e.g. - Homeless Program - Veterans Justice Outreach - specialty mental health - etc) in the VA Medical Center at Memphis in order to effectively coordinate services for PACT patients Additional duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade) Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual - based on prior [work experience] or military service experience Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a child Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144 -000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66 Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: Psychology (PCMHI)/50131F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:39:42 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22223926/clinical-psychologist-ptsd https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22223926/clinical-psychologist-ptsd Memphis, Tennessee, Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. 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. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy English Language Proficiency Requirement - Per VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - Chapter 3 - Section A - Paragraph 3j: No person will be appointed under authority of 38 U.S.C. - chapter 73 or 74 - to serve in a direct patient-care capacity in VHA who is not proficient in written and spoken English Education Requirement - (1) You must have a doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) - the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS) - or the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) at the time the program was completed The specialty area of the degree must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed OR - (2) have a doctoral degree in any area of psychology and - in addition - successfully completed a re-specialization program meeting both of the following conditions: a) the re-specialization program must be completed in an APA or a CPA accredited doctoral program and b) the specialty in which you were retrained is consistent with the assignment you are am applying for OR - (3) Have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution - with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature Note: Applicants must provide transcripts documenting the completion of the re-specialization program Internship Requirement - (a) You must have successfully completed a professional psychology internship training program that was accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed and that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed OR - (b) New VHA psychology internship programs that are in the process of applying for APA accreditation are acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement - provided that such programs were sanctioned by the VHA Central Office Program Director for Psychology and the VHA Office of Academic Affiliations at the time that the individual was an intern OR - (c) VHA facilities that offered full-time - one-year pre-doctoral internships prior to PL 96-151 (pre-1979) are considered to be acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement OR - (d) Applicants who completed an internship that was not accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed may be considered eligible for hire only if they are currently board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in a specialty area that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed (NOTE: Once board certified - the employee is required to maintain board certification) NOTE: Applicants who have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature may fulfill this internship requirement by having the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience in a site specifically acceptable to the candidate's doctoral program If the internship experience is not noted on the applicant's official transcript - the applicant must provide a statement from the doctoral program verifying that the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience was completed in a site acceptable to the doctoral program Licensure: Candidates must hold a full - current - and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State - Territory or Commonwealth of the United States - or the District of Columbia Board Certification and Loss of Credential:(1) Board Certification Persons hired to psychology positions in the VHA who completed an internship that was not accredited at the time the program was completed must be board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in a specialty area that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed The board certificate must be current - non-restricted - and the applicant must abide by the certifying body's requirement for continuing education (2) Loss of Credential Once board certified - psychologist must maintain a full - valid and unrestricted board certification to remain qualified for employment A psychologist who fails to maintain the required board certification must be removed from the occupation - which may result in termination of employment At the discretion of the appointing official - an employee may be reassigned to another occupation if qualified and if a placement opportunity exists 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) Grade Determinations: Clinical Psychology GS-13 Specialized experience: You must also have at least 2 additional years of experience - with at least one year equivalent to the GS-12 level - as a professional psychologist that was obtained through employment as a psychologist or through participating in a supervised post-doctoral psychology training program that demonstrates 1) active professional practice that was paid/non-paid employment and/or 2) a full - current and unrestricted license In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Knowledge of - and ability to apply - professional psychological treatments to the full range of patient populations Ability to provide professional advice and consultation in areas related to professional psychology and behavioral health Knowledge of clinical research literature Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13 Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019. Duties VA Careers - Psychologist: https://youtube.com/embed/77qHlLw9Xck Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties include but are not limited to: Provides a full range of psychological assessment services and diagnoses mental disorders - particularly for complex patients in the Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Care Team (PCT) Provides education to patients - family members - and significant others Provides comprehensive - evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions - including individual - family - and group psychotherapy appropriate to patient needs and desires - (e.g. - Motivational Interviewing (Ml) - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) - Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) - Written Exposure Therapy (WET) - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) - Prolonged Exposure (PE) - Cognitive Behavioral therapy for Insomnia (CBT-1) - etc.) as indicated Provides consultation to professional staff within Lt Col Luke Weathers Jr. - VAMC and to community providers - concerning clinical assessment findings and appropriate treatment plans for patients including objective and measurable goals Develops - implements - and documents the psychotherapeutic treatment plan for an assigned caseload of patients - including prompt completion of clinical reminders Functions independently as a member of the Lt Col Luke Weathers Jr. - VA Medical Center Medical Staff - with full clinical privileges Assumes complete professional responsibility for own clinical assessment findings - patient care decisions - and documentation Assists the PCT supervisor in the design - development - and implementation of clinical programs addressing the needs of Veterans with PTSD Adheres to operational policies and procedures for the PCT established by the Chief of Mental Health Service Assists the PCT supervisor in the execution of ongoing program evaluation and data-driven quality improvement projects to monitor the effectiveness of the clinical program Facilitates liaisons with other medical center programs to effectively coordinate services to Veteran with PTSD Complies with national and local performance measures - including timely health care screening and completion of clinical reminders for all patients Complies with all CPRS documentation procedures - including timeliness standards for documentation and proper patient check out procedures (e.g. - entering diagnostic and procedure codes) Attends and participates in administrative and informational meetings held by the PCT Supervisor - Chief of Mental Health Service - Chief of Staff (or designee) and Medical Center Director Attends regular Psychology Section staff meetings - Mental Health Service staff meetings - Medical Staff meetings - and complies with Psychology Section peer review procedures Provides teaching on selected mental health topics for Mental Health Grand Rounds - staff meetings - or community organizations Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - tour negotiable Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact VISN9HREDRP@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade) Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual - based on prior [work experience] or military service experience Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a child Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144 -000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66 Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 51034-F Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:39:42 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22215575/staff-psychologist-suicide-prevention-coordinator https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22215575/staff-psychologist-suicide-prevention-coordinator Memphis, Tennessee, Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. 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. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy English Language Proficiency Requirement - Per VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - Chapter 3 - Section A - Paragraph 3j: No person will be appointed under authority of 38 U.S.C. - chapter 73 or 74 - to serve in a direct patient-care capacity in VHA who is not proficient in written and spoken English Education Requirement: (1) You must have a doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) - the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS) - or the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) at the time the program was completed The specialty area of the degree must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed OR - (2) have a doctoral degree in any area of psychology and - in addition - successfully completed a re-specialization program meeting both of the following conditions: a) the re-specialization program must be completed in an APA or a CPA accredited doctoral program and b) the specialty in which you were retrained is consistent with the assignment you are am applying for OR - (3) Have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution - with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature Note: Applicants must provide transcripts documenting the completion of the re-specialization program Internship Requirement: (a) You must have successfully completed a professional psychology internship training program that was accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed and that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed OR - (b) New VHA psychology internship programs that are in the process of applying for APA accreditation are acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement - provided that such programs were sanctioned by the VHA Central Office Program Director for Psychology and the VHA Office of Academic Affiliations at the time that the individual was an intern OR - (c) VHA facilities that offered full-time - one-year pre-doctoral internships prior to PL 96-151 (pre-1979) are considered to be acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement OR - (d) Applicants who completed an internship that was not accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed may be considered eligible for hire only if they are currently board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in a specialty area that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed (NOTE: Once board certified - the employee is required to maintain board certification) NOTE: Applicants who have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature may fulfill this internship requirement by having the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience in a site specifically acceptable to the candidate's doctoral program If the internship experience is not noted on the applicant's official transcript - the applicant must provide a statement from the doctoral program verifying that the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience was completed in a site acceptable to the doctoral program Licensure: Candidates must hold a full - current - and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State - Territory or Commonwealth of the United States - or the District of Columbia Board Certification and Loss of Credential: (1) Board Certification Persons hired to psychology positions in the VHA who completed an internship that was not accredited at the time the program was completed must be board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in a specialty area that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed The board certificate must be current - non-restricted - and the applicant must abide by the certifying body's requirement for continuing education (2) Loss of Credential Once board certified - psychologist must maintain a full - valid and unrestricted board certification to remain qualified for employment A psychologist who fails to maintain the required board certification must be removed from the occupation - which may result in termination of employment At the discretion of the appointing official - an employee may be reassigned to another occupation if qualified and if a placement opportunity exists 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) Grade Determinations: Staff Psychologist GS-13 Specialized experience: You must also have at least 2 additional years of experience - with at least one year equivalent to the GS-12 level - as a professional psychologist that was obtained through employment as a psychologist or through participating in a supervised post-doctoral psychology training program that demonstrates 1) active professional practice that was paid/non-paid employment and/or 2) a full - current and unrestricted license Knowledge - Skills and Abilities: In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Knowledge of - and ability to apply - professional psychological treatments to the full range of patient populations Ability to provide professional advice and consultation in areas related to professional psychology and behavioral health Knowledge of clinical research literature Assignment: This is the full performance level for staff psychologists At this level - psychologists are licensed to practice independently in the provision of psychological services - consulting with peers and supervisors as appropriate They may be assigned to any VHA program and setting - such as inpatient or outpatient medicine - primary care - surgery - mental health - neurology - rehabilitation medicine - geriatrics - Compensation and Pension - Vet Centers - and the VHA National Center for Organization Development Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13 Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019. Duties VA Careers - Psychologist: https://youtube.com/embed/77qHlLw9Xck Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Suicide Prevention Coordinator (SPC) will serve to facilitate implementation of suicide prevention strategies within the medical center to help ensure that all appropriate measures are being taken to prevent suicide in our patient population Duties include but are not limited to: The Suicide Prevention Coordinator functions as the coordinator of care for Veterans at elevated risk for suicide and other adverse outcomes Oversees the day-to-day processing of crisis line referrals from the National Veterans Crisis Line and ensures timely completion of follow-up contacts to requests Monitors - reviews - and assigns local National Patient Record Flag for suicide through chart review - consultation with assigned clinical staff - and by assessment of the Veterans current state Provides data collection - input - validation - and monitoring for suicide prevention and REACH VET programs Serves as REACH VET Program coordinator - ensuring adherence to national - VISN - and local guidelines and procedures related to REACH VET Postvention Services: Provides debriefing and postvention support to staff and next of kin impacted by suicide loss Provides outreach - teaching - and training to the Medical Center and CBOC staff members - Veterans - family members and community at large - about risk factors - warning signs - treatment options and resources available to Veterans at risk Promotes the use of evidence-based intervention and strategies for suicide prevention in the medical center and CBOCs Provides full range of clinical services - including crisis intervention - suicide risk evaluations and safety planning - case management - individual and group psychotherapy for Veterans who are at increased risk for suicide and adverse outcomes as needed Services as the facility Subject Matter Expert for suicide prevention efforts - participating in committees and developing local procedures and ensuring compliance with local - VSIN - and national policy and directives related to suicide prevention and providing administrative and clinical guidance for Suicide Prevention - REACH VET - and related programs Monitors inputs and analyzes dashboards to ensure metric compliance with national guidelines Responds to referrals from the National Suicide Prevention Hotline/Veterans Crisis Line - internal facility calls - consults - and other referral methods to ensure Veteran safety - provide stabilization - support - and interventions Maintains a valid drivers license to conduct community outreach and education events Other duties as assigned Work Schedule: Primarily Monday-Friday: 8:00am-4:30pm with occasional after hour/weekend events Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact VISN9HREDRP@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade) Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual - based on prior [work experience] or military service experience Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a child Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144 -000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66 Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 51119-F Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:39:42 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22208162/psychology-program-manager-bhip https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22208162/psychology-program-manager-bhip Memphis, Tennessee, Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. 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. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy English Language Proficiency Requirement - Per VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - Chapter 3 - Section A - Paragraph 3j: No person will be appointed under authority of 38 U.S.C. - chapter 73 or 74 - to serve in a direct patient-care capacity in VHA who is not proficient in written and spoken English Education Requirement - (1) You must have a doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) - the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS) - or the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) at the time the program was completed The specialty area of the degree must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed OR - (2) have a doctoral degree in any area of psychology and - in addition - successfully completed a re-specialization program meeting both of the following conditions: a) the re-specialization program must be completed in an APA or a CPA accredited doctoral program and b) the specialty in which you were retrained is consistent with the assignment you are am applying for OR - (3) Have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution - with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature Note: Applicants must provide transcripts documenting the completion of the re-specialization program Internship Requirement - (a) You must have successfully completed a professional psychology internship training program that was accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed and that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed OR - (b) New VHA psychology internship programs that are in the process of applying for APA accreditation are acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement - provided that such programs were sanctioned by the VHA Central Office Program Director for Psychology and the VHA Office of Academic Affiliations at the time that the individual was an intern OR - (c) VHA facilities that offered full-time - one-year pre-doctoral internships prior to PL 96-151 (pre-1979) are considered to be acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement OR - (d) Applicants who completed an internship that was not accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed may be considered eligible for hire only if they are currently board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in a specialty area that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed (NOTE: Once board certified - the employee is required to maintain board certification) NOTE: Applicants who have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature may fulfill this internship requirement by having the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience in a site specifically acceptable to the candidate's doctoral program If the internship experience is not noted on the applicant's official transcript - the applicant must provide a statement from the doctoral program verifying that the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience was completed in a site acceptable to the doctoral program Licensure: Candidates must hold a full - current - and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State - Territory or Commonwealth of the United States - or the District of Columbia Board Certification and Loss of Credential: (1) Board Certification Persons hired to psychology positions in the VHA who completed an internship that was not accredited at the time the program was completed must be board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in a specialty area that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed The board certificate must be current - non-restricted - and the applicant must abide by the certifying body's requirement for continuing education (2) Loss of Credential Once board certified - psychologist must maintain a full - valid and unrestricted board certification to remain qualified for employment A psychologist who fails to maintain the required board certification must be removed from the occupation - which may result in termination of employment At the discretion of the appointing official - an employee may be reassigned to another occupation if qualified and if a placement opportunity exists 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) Grade Determinations: Psychology Program Manager GS-14 Experience At least three years of experience as a professional psychologist - with at least one year equivalent to the GS-13 grade level Knowledge - Skills - and abilities: In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Ability to organize work - set priorities - delegate tasks - and meet multiple deadlines Knowledge of and ability to utilize evidence based practices and clinical practice guidelines appropriately and ability to guide staff in using these tools Ability to deal effectively with individuals or groups representing widely divergent backgrounds - interests - and points of view Skill in managing and directing the work of others to accomplish program goals and objectives Ability to translate management goals and objectives into well-coordinated and controlled work operations Ability to establish and monitor production and performance priorities and standards Ability to analyze organizational and operational problems and to develop and implement solutions that result in sound operation of the program Assignment: For all assignments above the full performance level - the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope - complexity (difficulty) - and variety - and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time Psychologist program managers have broad program management responsibilities for a specific program or programs that are designed to deliver specialized - complex - highly professional services that are important program components of the facility and that significantly impact the health care provided to Veterans Programs include but are not limited to addiction - posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) - mental health intensive case management (MHICM) - mental health compensation and pension examination (C&P) programs - Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Centers - inpatient mental health - residential rehabilitation - domiciliary - palliative care - neuropsychology - and internship and postdoctoral fellowship training programs management of an off- campus site psychology program oversight and coordination throughout the facility and its affiliated clinics as a psychology executive - typically at lower complexity facilities Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-14 Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019. Duties VA Careers - Psychologist: https://youtube.com/embed/77qHlLw9Xck Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties include - but not limited to the following: Program management responsibilities include the development of short and long- range goals and plans - development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure goal attainment - management of administrative and programmatic resources - and outcomes monitoring using data-driven quality assurance processes Ensures that clinicians provide the highest quality of mental health care to veterans utilizing evidence-based practices and clinical guidelines Responsible for effectively managing and supervising the program's resources including staff - funds - space and equipment-utilized in the development and direction of the mental health services - consultations - research - and training provided the veterans and staff of the medical center Provides a full range of psychological assessment services and diagnoses mental disorders - particularly for complex or unusually difficult patients Provides education to patients - family members - and significant others Provides comprehensive - evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions - including individual - family - and group psychotherapy Develops - implements - and documents the psychotherapeutic treatment plan for an assigned caseload of patients - including prompt completion of clinical reminders Functions independently as a member of the VAMC Memphis Medical Staff - with full clinical privileges Assumes complete professional responsibility for clinical assessment findings - patient care decisions - and documentation Responsible for: approval/disapproval of leave - setting employee performance standards and evaluating work performance - establishing procedures for reviewing written materials and interviewing candidates for vacant positions and making selections counseling and/or administering corrective actions within the delegated authority hearing and resolving employee complaints/grievances providing or arranging for needed training - dealing effectively with matters pertaining to the labor-management agreement and informing employees about policies - procedures - and practices of management Works with chiefs and supervisors of other services/organizations to resolve any substantive problems or areas of concern Responsible for Focused Professional Practice Evaluations (FPPE) and Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluations (OPPE) reviews for assigned providers Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized for highly qualified Applicants Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact VISN9HREDRP@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade) Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual - based on prior [work experience] or military service experience Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a child Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144 -000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66 Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: ADHOC Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 51056-F Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:39:42 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22205562/staff-psychologist-bhip https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22205562/staff-psychologist-bhip Memphis, Tennessee, Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. 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. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy English Language Proficiency Requirement - Per VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - Chapter 3 - Section A - Paragraph 3j: No person will be appointed under authority of 38 U.S.C. - chapter 73 or 74 - to serve in a direct patient-care capacity in VHA who is not proficient in written and spoken English Education Requirement: (1) You must have a doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) - the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS) - or the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) at the time the program was completed The specialty area of the degree must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed OR - (2) have a doctoral degree in any area of psychology and - in addition - successfully completed a re-specialization program meeting both of the following conditions: a) the re-specialization program must be completed in an APA or a CPA accredited doctoral program and b) the specialty in which you were retrained is consistent with the assignment you are am applying for OR - (3) Have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution - with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature Note: Applicants must provide transcripts documenting the completion of the re-specialization program Internship Requirement: (a) You must have successfully completed a professional psychology internship training program that was accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed and that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed OR - (b) New VHA psychology internship programs that are in the process of applying for APA accreditation are acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement - provided that such programs were sanctioned by the VHA Central Office Program Director for Psychology and the VHA Office of Academic Affiliations at the time that the individual was an intern OR - (c) VHA facilities that offered full-time - one-year pre-doctoral internships prior to PL 96-151 (pre-1979) are considered to be acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement OR - (d) Applicants who completed an internship that was not accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed may be considered eligible for hire only if they are currently board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in a specialty area that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed (NOTE: Once board certified - the employee is required to maintain board certification) NOTE: Applicants who have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature may fulfill this internship requirement by having the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience in a site specifically acceptable to the candidate's doctoral program If the internship experience is not noted on the applicant's official transcript - the applicant must provide a statement from the doctoral program verifying that the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience was completed in a site acceptable to the doctoral program Licensure: Candidates must hold a full - current - and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State - Territory or Commonwealth of the United States - or the District of Columbia Board Certification and Loss of Credential: (1) Board Certification Persons hired to psychology positions in the VHA who completed an internship that was not accredited at the time the program was completed must be board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in a specialty area that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed The board certificate must be current - non-restricted - and the applicant must abide by the certifying body's requirement for continuing education (2) Loss of Credential Once board certified - psychologist must maintain a full - valid and unrestricted board certification to remain qualified for employment A psychologist who fails to maintain the required board certification must be removed from the occupation - which may result in termination of employment At the discretion of the appointing official - an employee may be reassigned to another occupation if qualified and if a placement opportunity exists 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) Grade Determinations: Staff Psychologist GS-13 Specialized experience: You must also have at least 2 additional years of experience - with at least one year equivalent to the GS-12 level - as a professional psychologist that was obtained through employment as a psychologist or through participating in a supervised post-doctoral psychology training program that demonstrates 1) active professional practice that was paid/non-paid employment and/or 2) a full - current and unrestricted license In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Knowledge of - and ability to apply - professional psychological treatments to the full range of patient populations Ability to provide professional advice and consultation in areas related to professional psychology and behavioral health Knowledge of clinical research literature Assignment: This is the full performance level for staff psychologists At this level - psychologists are licensed to practice independently in the provision of psychological services - consulting with peers and supervisors as appropriate They may be assigned to any VHA program and setting - such as inpatient or outpatient medicine - primary care - surgery - mental health - neurology - rehabilitation medicine - geriatrics - Compensation and Pension - Vet Centers - and the VHA National Center for Organization Development Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13 Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019. Duties VA Careers - Psychologist: https://youtube.com/embed/77qHlLw9Xck Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties include but are not limited to: Provides a full range of psychological assessment services and diagnoses mental disorders - particularly for complex or unusually difficult patients Provides education to patients - family members - and significant others Provides comprehensive - evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions - including individual - family - and group psychotherapy Provides consultation to professional staff within VA Medical Center at Memphis and to community providers - concerning clinical assessment findings and appropriate treatment plans for patients Develops - implements - and documents the psychotherapeutic treatment plan for an assigned caseload of patients - including prompt completion of clinical reminders Functions independently as a member of the VA Medical Center at Memphis Medical Staff - with full clinical privileges Assumes complete professional responsibility for his/her clinical assessment findings - patient care decisions - and documentation Assists the Mental Health Clinic supervisor or coordinator in the design - development - and implementation of clinical programs for a team of treatment providers Adheres to operational policies and procedures for the treatment team - established by the Chief of Mental Health Service Assist the Mental Health Supervisor or coordinator in the execution of ongoing program evaluation and data-driven quality improvement projects to monitor the effectiveness of the clinical program Facilitates liaisons with other health care programs to effectively coordinate services Complies with national and local performance measures - including timely health care screening and completion of clinical reminders for all patients Complies with all CPRS documentation procedures - including timeliness standards for documentation and proper patient check out procedures (e.g. - entering diagnostic and procedure codes) Attends and participates in administrative and informational meetings held by the Service Line Director (or designee) and facility Director Attends regular Psychology Service staff meetings - Medical Staff meetings - and complies with Psychology Service peer review procedures Other duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 8:00am-4:30pm Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact VISN9HREDRP@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade) Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual - based on prior [work experience] or military service experience Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a child Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144 -000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66 Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 50189-F Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:39:42 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22200055/psychologist-primary-care-mental-health-integration-pcmhi https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22200055/psychologist-primary-care-mental-health-integration-pcmhi Memphis, Tennessee, Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. 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. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy Licensure Hold a full - current - and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or the District of Columbia English Language Proficiency Psychologists must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - Chapter 3 - section A - paragraph 3j Education: Have a doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) - the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS) - or the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) at the time the program was completed The specialty area of the degree must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed For the purpose of meeting this requirement - the term "specialty area" refers to the specific specialty areas recognized by the accrediting body and not to specific job duties that might require special skills Currently - APA accredits doctoral programs in the specialty areas of clinical psychology - counseling psychology - school psychology - or combinations of two or more of those areas PCSAS accredits doctoral programs in psychological clinical science CPA accredits doctoral programs in clinical psychology - counseling psychology - clinical neuropsychology - and school psychology There are no job assignments in VHA that require the skills of a school psychologist therefore - an applicant with a degree in the specialty area of school psychology is not eligible for appointment Strictly for the purpose of determining eligibility for appointment as a psychologist in VHA - there is no distinction between the specialty areas (with the exception of school psychology) OR - Have a doctoral degree in any area of psychology and - in addition - successfully complete a re- specialization program (including documentation of an approved internship completed as part of the re- specialization program) meeting both of the following conditions: (a) The re-specialization program must be completed in an APA or a CPA accredited doctoral program and - (b) the specialty in which the applicant is retrained must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed NOTE: The applicant must provide an official transcript and/or certificate documenting the completion of the re-specialization program - which includes completion of an APA or CPA internship OR - Have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution - with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature Internships: Have successfully completed a professional psychology internship training program that was accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed and that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed OR - New VHA psychology internship programs that are in the process of applying for APA accreditation are acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement - provided that such programs were sanctioned by the VHA Central Office Program Director for Psychology and the VHA Office of Academic Affiliations at the time that the individual was an intern OR - VHA facilities that offered full-time - one-year pre-doctoral internships prior to PL 96- 151 (pre- 1979) are considered to be acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement OR - Applicants who completed an internship that was not accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed may be considered eligible for hire only if they are currently board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in a specialty area that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed (NOTE: Once board certified - the employee is required to maintain board certification.) [OR] Applicants who have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally- accredited institution with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature may fulfill this internship requirement by having the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience in a site specifically acceptable to the candidate's doctoral program If the internship experience is not noted on the applicant's official transcript - the applicant must provide a statement from the doctoral program verifying that the equivalent of a one year supervised internship experience was completed in a site acceptable to the doctoral program 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) Grade Determinations: Psychologist - GS-13 (Full Performance - Level) Experience At least two years of experience as a professional psychologist - with at least one year equivalent to the GS-12 grade level Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Knowledge of - and ability to apply - professional psychological treatments to the full range of patient populations Ability to provide professional advice and consultation in areas related to professional psychology and behavioral health Knowledge of clinical research literature Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13 Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019. Duties VA Careers - Psychologist: https://youtube.com/embed/77qHlLw9Xck Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties include but are not limited to: The PCMHI provider provides PCMHI services to Veterans who are referred by PACT as potential candidates for mental health/behavioral health services The PCMHI provider provides a full range of mental health services (assessment/treatment) as indicated for primary care environment and diagnoses mental disorders - particularly for complex or unusually difficult patients including those with medical conditions that have mental health components ( e.g. - diabetes - thyroid disorders - digestive system disorders - chronic pain - other chronic illnesses as well as substance use disorders) Support same-day access to mental health services - including crisis intervention - for Veterans as deemed necessary by the service - in person and by telephone and telehealth Makes the clinical decision to enroll Veterans in BHL telephone services for conditions warranting additional attention ( e.g. - depression monitoring - watchful waiting) and any of a number of dispositions within PC-MHI (e.g. - brief therapy - referral management) Provides education appropriate to patients with mental and behavioral health concerns - their family members - and significant others Provides comprehensive - evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions (EBP) appropriate to patients - including individual - family - and group psychotherapy ( e.g. - Motivational Interviewing (Ml) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) - etc.) as indicated Provides consultation to PACT staff - other care providers within The VA Medical Center at Memphis - CBOCs - VISN 9 BHL and PCMHI - and to community providers - concerning clinical assessment findings and appropriate treatment plans for patients Develops - implements - and documents all patient care including treatment plans - crisis intervention and suicide risk assessment in CPRS to assure ongoing communication with PACT Teams and VISN 9 BHL The PACT Psychologist communicates with PACT teams via face-to-face meetings and telephone communications as well as VISN 9 BHL The relationship between the PCMHI provider and the associated BHL services - the medical P ACTs - and the Veteran are the foundation of successful PC-MHI treatment May provide clinical supervision and instruction to trainees on rotation in PCMHI Assists the PACT and other PCMHI providers in the design - development - and implementation of clinical programs for Primary Care Clinics Adheres to operational policies and procedures for the PACT Teams established by the Chief of Primary Care and/or Ambulatory Care Director Assists the PCMHI and PACT in the execution of ongoing program evaluation and data driven quality improvement projects to monitor the effectiveness of the clinical program Facilitates liaisons with other care programs ( e.g. - Homeless Program - Veterans Justice Outreach - specialty mental health - etc) in the VA Medical Center at Memphis in order to effectively coordinate services for PACT patients Additional duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact VISN9HREDRP@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade) Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual - based on prior [work experience] or military service experience Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a child Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144 -000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66 Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 51031 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:39:42 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22201510/manager-adult-outpatient-neurologic-rehabilitation https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22201510/manager-adult-outpatient-neurologic-rehabilitation Nashville, Tennessee, Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center : Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. Organization: Audiology Job Summary: Manage the day to day operations of the Team's occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, assistants and technicians. Communicate Team expectations and procedures for implementation of department/VUMC policies. Advocate for the resources required in the provision of high quality care to patients and families. Promote improvement of Team processes and patient care outcomes utilizing QI techniques/tools. Facilitate staff development and ongoing learning. Evaluate each staff member's individual and team performance. Coordinate programs with other Teams and the department to maximize use of limited resources. . Manager, Rehabilitation Services Pi Beta Phi Rehabilitation Institute | Neurologic Rehabilitation Vanderbilt University Medical Center Nashville, TN Position Summary Vanderbilt University Medical Center is seeking an experienced Manager, Rehabilitation Services to provide operational, clinical, and strategic leadership for an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team at the Pi Beta Phi Rehabilitation Institute within the Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center. This role oversees occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, assistants, and technicians delivering evidence-based care to pediatric and adult patients with complex neurologic conditions. This position is approximately 70% management and operations and 30% direct patient care, and oversees a team of 23 clinicians. The Manager, Rehabilitation Services plays a critical role in advancing clinical excellence, team performance, quality improvement initiatives, and patient outcomes while supporting education programs, including physical therapy residencies and student clinical experiences. About the Practice The Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center serves adults and children diagnosed with central nervous system disorders, including brain injury, stroke, balance disorders, and aphasia. Through interdisciplinary care, innovative programs, and specialized clinics, the team supports patients in achieving maximal independence and improved quality of life. Key programs and clinics include Adult Speech and Language Services, Hearing and Speech Services, the Aphasia Program, Balance Disorders Clinic, Driver Rehabilitation Program, and the Seating and Mobility Clinic. Key Responsibilities Manage day-to-day operations of the rehabilitation team, including staffing, scheduling, and coverage to meet patient volume demands. Measure and monitor staff productivity, patient volumes, referral trends, and access metrics. Address personnel issues in compliance with VUMC and departmental policies and procedures. Review clinical documentation to ensure compliance with VUMC, departmental, and regulatory standards. Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues to ensure efficient and high-quality service delivery. Oversee expense and revenue budgets and provide input into the annual budget planning process. Leadership, Communication, and Collaboration Communicate departmental, organizational, and team policies, procedures, and initiatives. Facilitate regular forums for staff communication, education, and feedback. Update team policies and procedures and ensure consistent implementation across the team. Collect staff feedback and escalate themes and recommendations to department leadership. Participate actively in leadership meetings, workgroups, and interdisciplinary committees. Collaborate with other rehabilitation teams and departments to maximize shared resources. Quality Improvement and Outcomes Promote continuous improvement of clinical processes and patient outcomes using quality improvement tools and methodologies. Monitor trends in referrals, patient populations, and service utilization. Measure patient and customer satisfaction and develop action plans as appropriate. Select and lead at least one annual project focused on measuring patient outcomes related to a specific treatment protocol or pathway. Staff Development and Performance Management Support ongoing staff development and continuing education opportunities. Review and approve continuing education requests aligned with clinical practice needs. Conduct regular performance discussions and annual performance evaluations. Determine annual staff competencies specific to job function and scope of practice. Provide onboarding, orientation, and probationary evaluations for new team members. Review professional portfolios and applicable CAP points. Support and contribute to physical therapy residency programs and student clinical experiences. Direct Patient Care Provide direct patient care to selected populations within licensed scope of practice. Conduct patient evaluations and develop comprehensive treatment plans. Implement evidence-based interventions and assess treatment effectiveness. Communicate effectively with patients, families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members. Document patient care accurately and in a timely manner. Meet productivity standards as established by departmental leadership. Required Qualifications Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, or Speech-Language Pathologist. Minimum of five years of progressive leadership experience in a rehabilitation or healthcare setting. Demonstrated experience in team leadership, operations management, budgeting, productivity monitoring, and conflict resolution. Strong interdisciplinary collaboration and communication skills. Preferred Qualifications Leadership experience in an academic medical center or complex rehabilitation environment. Experience supporting residency programs, student education, or clinical training programs. Knowledge of quality improvement methodologies and performance metrics. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Manage day to day operations for Team. Schedule staff's work and time off to assure coverage of patient volume Address personnel issues to insure compliance with policies and procedures Measure staff productivity, patient volumes, referrals to insure meeting expectations Review documentation in patient chart to assure meets VUMC, department and Team standards Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues as they arise to assure smooth delivery of services Oversee expense and revenue budget for Team to meet department budgetary goals Communicate Team expectations and procedures for implementation of department/VUMC policies and initiatives. Provide a regularly scheduled forum for staff to hear/see/read departmental, VUMC and Team initiatives. Collect staff feedback and forward it to Director. Update Team procedures in the policy manual. Communicate to all staff any changes to insure standardization. Give staff ongoing feedback on their individual and Team performance to improve their overall functioning and compliance. Facilitate staff involvement in operational decision making to assist with implementation. Communicate department and Team objectives/goals annually. Contract with staff for their role in achieving these stated Team performance objectives. Advocate for the resources required in the provision of high quality care to patients and families. Use objective information to evaluate present status and propose needed additional resources. Provide input to the budget process to insure the budget accurately reflects performance predictions. Attend and participate actively in management and leadership meetings. Promote improvement of Team processes and patient care outcomes utilizing QI techniques/tools. Track referrals and patient populations on an ongoing basis looking for trends, variances or changes. Measure patient and customer satisfaction annually. Select at least one project per year to measure patient outcomes from a particular treatment protocol/pathway. Facilitate staff development and ongoing learning. Review continuing education requests and counsel staff in selection of events which improve their knowledge base for a particular population they serve. Meet with staff members at least twice per year to discuss their performance, competence and goal attainment. Oversee in-services to insure that staff needs are met. Evaluate each staff member's individual and Team performance annually (by June 30). Review therapist's professional portfolio and points for CAP. Use guidelines and scale for measurement of key functions. Determine annual competence of staff for their specific job function. Provide new staff orientation to job responsibilities. Determine end to probationary period. Coordinate programs with other Teams and the department to maximize use of limited resources. Actively participate in workgroups and meetings centering on patient population served. Share resources with other Teams and department. Provide patient care to selected population Evaluate patient utilizing current knowledge and skill Formulate a comprehensive treatment plan and recommendation Implement treatment to address goals. Ongoing assessment of treatment effectiveness Communicate effectively with patients, families, caregivers, other healthcare professionals in the provision of care Document services appropriately Meet productivity standard as determined by Directors TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings. These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health's reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South. Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion. Core Accountabilities: * Organizational Impact: Directs activities to achieve operational plans with some near term effect on results of the department/area.* Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Identifies issues, gathers facts to resolve technical and operational problems. * Breadth of Knowledge: Applies in-depth knowledge and skills of a professional/technical area and basic management knowledge to manage the work of the team.* Team Interaction: Leads a complex department with a focus on implementation. Typically executes on a short to medium term strategies. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues: - Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas. - Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships. - Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences .Delivering Excellent Services : - Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them. - Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly. - Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation: - Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches. - Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges. - Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements. Position Qualifications: Responsibilities: Certifications: LIC-Athletic Trainer, Certified - Licensure-Others Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience Experience Level : 5 years Education: Bachelor's Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:04:40 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22181678/clinical-research-coordinator-4 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22181678/clinical-research-coordinator-4 Nashville, Tennessee, Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center : Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. Organization: General Pediatrics Job Summary: In your pivotal role as Clinical/Translational Research Coordinator IV, you will lead day-to-day operations of the multi-site DOSE Trial with minimal supervision, ensuring high-quality study conduct, regulatory compliance, and effective coordination across participating sites. You will make advanced independent decisions, demonstrate strong organizational skills, and supervise and support research staff to ensure excellent study implementation. REQUIRED: * Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience) * 5 years of relevant research experience * Previous IRB experience * Ability to effectively lead a team while fostering collaboration and working alongside team members You will work Monday through Friday during traditional daytime business hours, with flexibility being essential. This role follows a hybrid remote schedule, and when on-site, you will be based at Vanderbilt Children's Hospital. . DEPARTMENT SUMMARY : The Department of Pediatrics at VUMC is one of the largest departments within the medical center and we are proud to be home to some 460 primary faculty, 270 community-based volunteer faculty, 82 clinical fellows, 127 residents, and over 300 administrative and research staff. The Department is rooted in a rich history of commitment to excellence in research, education, and patient care. Our faculty, clinicians, fellows, and trainees represent the very best of academic medicine - extraordinary people doing incredible things to advance the care for children in Middle Tennessee, across the nation, and throughout the world. The result is a Department which reaches far beyond the walls of our hospital to provide high-quality patient care, to train the next generation of leaders in pediatric medicine, and to advance our knowledge of important conditions that affect vulnerable infants and children through world class research. For more information, please visit https://pediatrics.vumc.org/message-chair . KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Lead daily study operations; coordinate activities across multiple clinical sites Serve as the central communication point between investigators, site teams, and collaborators Facilitate steering committee and investigator meetings Troubleshoot site challenges and ensure milestone completion. Prepare and oversee IRB submissions, amendments, continuing reviews, and adverse event reporting Maintain protocol adherence across all sites Update manuals of operations and ensure compliance with institutional and federal regulations. Oversee REDCap database development and maintenance Train staff in data entry procedures Conduct routine data quality checks Coordinate with biostatistics teams Supervise research assistants, coordinators, and interns Conduct onboarding, training, and performance feedback Promote a collaborative team culture Ensure strong staff performance across all study tasks Oversee recruitment and consent workflows Maintain relationships with participating families and community partners Support culturally responsive communication (Spanish language skills preferred). Assist with progress reports, manuscripts, abstracts, and grant-related materials Contribute to cross-project collaborations within the research group. TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES * Communication (Advanced): Clearly, effectively and respectfully communicates to employees or customers. * Project Coordination (Advanced): Reviews specific project related documents for completeness and accuracy and ensures project status reports are received, when due, from project managers for all approved projects. Provides administrative and logistics support for various project meetings, training, workshops and facilitated sessions. Coordinates and tracks all work requests to ensure on time project delivery. Keeps project plans updated and ensures key milestones and dependencies are understood. Responsible for record keeping for project meetings such as issues logs, gap analysis sheets, meeting minutes, making copies, team event planning and execution, team travel, on-boarding activities for contractors or consultants, set up and maintenance of project repositories. * Study Design & Conduct (Advanced): Applies qualitative and quantitative research methods to perform preparatory, regulatory, and analytic tasking within the life cycle of a study. * Clinical Research (Advanced): Knows what job-related resources are available throughout the company. Prepares final reports and manuscripts for publication. Coordinates with an ethics committee, which safeguards the rights, safety and wellbeing of all trial subjects. Can quickly sort through volumes of information to get the right answer. Has a working knowledge of most of the department's information resources. Is a respected clinical research analyst within the company. * People Management (Intermediate): Successfully resolves conflicts and disciplinary problems. Provides counseling and career development planning to subordinates. Constructively gives timely positive and negative feedback, confronting individual performance problems in a professional and sensitive manner. Aware of the values, abilities and needs of others. Demonstrates the ability to create a positive work climate, establishing a feeling of partnership and empowering others. Has set, coached and assessed the assignment objectives of subordinates. Practices and rewards behaviors supportive of company values. Our Academic Enterprise is one of the nation's longest serving and most prestigious academic medical centers. Through its historic bond with Vanderbilt University and integral role in the School of Medicine, Vanderbilt Health cultivates distinguished research and educational programs to advance a clinical enterprise that provides compassionate and personalized care and support for millions of patients and family members each year. World-leading academic departments and comprehensive centers of excellence pursue scientific discoveries and transformational educational and clinical advances across the entire spectrum of health and disease. Aligning with Vanderbilt Health's Strategic Directions , the Office of Research provides shared research resources, administrative expertise and professional guidance to enable the trans-disciplinary environment and highly collaborative culture that advances discovery and training for all the research faculty, trainees, students and staff. Core Accountabilities: Organizational Impact: Delivers projects/assignments that have a direct impact on goals/objectives of the unit/department that the job is in. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Conducts extensive analysis of situations or data to resolve numerous, complex issues; may involve the input/work of others. Breadth of Knowledge: Has in-depth level of knowledge within a professional area and working knowledge of other areas. Team Interaction: May lead mid-sized projects; coaches and guides team members. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues: - Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas. - Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships. - Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Service: - Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them. - Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly. - Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation: - Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches. - Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges. - Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements. Position Qualifications: Responsibilities: Certifications : Certified Clinical Research Coordinator - Certification - Others, Certified Clinical Research Professional - Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA), LIC-Licensed Discipline Specific - Licensure-Others Work Experience : Relevant Work Experience Experience Level : 5 years Education : Bachelor's Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:04:40 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22231216/dietitian-prn-remote https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22231216/dietitian-prn-remote Nashville, Tennessee, Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center : Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. Organization: General Pediatrics Job Summary: We are seeking a PRN Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD Required) to join our team and support the DOSE Study, a multi-site, five-year clinical trial designed to identify optimal intervention strategies for effective weight loss in children with obesity. This research-based, fully remote position requires approximately 15 hours per week and involves no inpatient clinical responsibilities. The nutritionist will work closely with participating families, through virtual telehealth sessions, to deliver personalized nutrition counseling using a motivational interviewing-based approach focused on seven key health behavior targets: fruits and vegetables, snacks, sugar-sweetened beverages, physical activity, healthy sleep, healthy media use, and engaged parenting. Sessions will follow a structured guide that includes assessing weight changes and progress toward goals, delivering evidence-based nutrition education and medical nutrition therapy for obesity, and identifying barriers to healthy behavior change. In addition to counseling, the nutritionist will adhere to study protocols, monitor intervention fidelity, and collaborate with the research team to ensure successful implementation of all study phases. Approximately five hours per week will be dedicated to administrative tasks and attending relevant meetings. The ideal candidate will hold a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) credential, with Tennessee licensure preferred (or willingness to obtain if hired). Previous experience applying motivational interviewing techniques to counsel families, particularly those with high social needs or from rural backgrounds, is essential, and research experience is preferred. Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment are critical. Scheduling flexibility is required, as the position includes two evening counseling sessions per week (approximately five hours each) and the possibility of one Saturday morning session per month. Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on families across middle Tennessee, as the study will enroll 450 children between the ages of 5 and 17 and their parents or caregivers. The intervention will be delivered via telehealth and supported by an online, on-demand platform. REQUIRED: * Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience) * TN-state issued Registered Dietitian Nutrition credential; this credential is not required to be hired but must be willing to obtain if hired. In this PRN role, your work will be 100% remote and as mentioned previously, you will have 1-2 sessions weekly, predominantly occurring during weekday evening hours with the possibility of 1 Saturday monthly. The department will extend flexibility with scheduling. Compensation for this role will be $40/hr. . DEPARTMENT SUMMARY : The Department of Pediatrics at VUMC is one of the largest departments within the medical center and we are proud to be home to some 460 primary faculty, 270 community-based volunteer faculty, 82 clinical fellows, 127 residents, and over 300 administrative and research staff. The Department is rooted in a rich history of commitment to excellence in research, education, and patient care. Our faculty, clinicians, fellows, and trainees represent the very best of academic medicine - extraordinary people doing incredible things to advance the care for children in Middle Tennessee, across the nation, and throughout the world. The result is a Department which reaches far beyond the walls of our hospital to provide high-quality patient care, to train the next generation of leaders in pediatric medicine, and to advance our knowledge of important conditions that affect vulnerable infants and children through world class research. For more information, please visit https://pediatrics.vumc.org/message-chair . Key Functions & Expected Performances: Provides medical nutrition therapy, including nutrition counseling and education, to participants using evidence-based nutrition practice guidelines and appropriate instructional methods and tools. Facilitate care coordination with other study interventionists. Problem-solve with study team to ensure high fidelity of the curriculum. Contributes to the success of the study by actively participating in process improvement initiatives and shared decision making. Adhere to study protocols around intervention implementation, including fidelity monitoring. Regularly completes quality check protocols to ensure data have been entered correctly, efficiently, and effectively. Participate in participant retention efforts. Work well with other team members, including adhering to professional communication standards. Maintains professional documentation which meets department and VUMC standards as it relates to compliance. Nutritionist should be organized and self-directed. Nutritionist must have reliable internet access. Preferred Qualifications: A background in Health Behavior/Health Education, Dietetics, or Nutrition is required. RD/RDN license required. Experience working with children and adults is required. A minimum of 24 months of experience in these areas is preferred. Experience in health communication skills such as motivational interviewing and shared goal setting is preferred as is experience working with underserved populations. Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred. Additional Information: This is a PRN position; 15 hours per week; will include evenings and weekends. Some heavy lifting is required. Salary is dependent upon years of education and experience. Background screens will be performed, and education will be verified prior to employment. Please be prepared to provide required information and/or documentation. Vanderbilt is a smoke-free workplace in compliance with the Non-Smoker Protection Act, Tennessee Code Annotated 39-17-1801-1810. In accordance with that law and Vanderbilt policy, smoking is prohibited in all buildings on Vanderbilt property and on the grounds of the campus with the exception of designated outdoor smoking areas. Vanderbilt is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Our supporting roles are the core of all we do at Vanderbilt Health, helping us personalize the patient experience through our caring spirit and distinctive capabilities. We support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at VUMC for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose. We support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce as we place a priority on designing with and for our patients and families. Core Accountabilities: Organizational Impact: Delivers job responsibilities that impact own job area/team with some guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Uses existing procedures, research and analysis to solve standard job related problems that may require some judgement. Breadth of Knowledge: Requires subject matter knowledge within a professional area to meet job requirements. Team Interaction: Individually contributes to project/ work teams. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues: - Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas. - Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service. - Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns to supervisors in a timely manner. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Shows eagerness to learn new knowledge, technologies, tools or systems and displays willingness to go above and beyond. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively :- Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation: - Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them.- Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work. Position Qualifications: Responsibilities: Certifications: LIC-Licensed Dietician/Nutritionist - Tennessee, Registered Dietician - Commision on Dietetic Registration Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience Experience Level: Less than 1 year Education: Bachelor's Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:04:40 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22195443/speech-language-pathologist-slp-pediatric-feeding-home-health https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22195443/speech-language-pathologist-slp-pediatric-feeding-home-health Nashville, Tennessee, Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center : Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. Organization: VHCS Clinical - Pediatrics Job Summary: Evaluate and treat patients with speech, language, voice, cognition, fluency, auditory (re)habilitation, and swallowing/oral feeding disorders. Educate and counsel patients and families. Provide independent therapeutic services and identify area(s) of clinical specialization and competency. Supervise graduate students as assigned in clinical specialty area. Participate actively in identifying and conducting quality improvement activities. Collaborate with clinical practice team to achieve patient outcomes and system objectives. . Job Title: Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - Pediatric Home Health, Infant Feeding Location: Vanderbilt Home Care Services - Williamson & Davidson Counties Schedule: Flexible PRN Hours (1-2 days per week, Monday-Friday) Summary Vanderbilt Home Care Services has delivered high-quality home health care across Middle Tennessee for more than 40 years. Our team of 175 licensed professionals provides care to more than 650 patients daily, traveling nearly 900,000 miles each year to support recovery, manage complex conditions, and help patients remain safely at home. We are seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) with expertise in infant medical feeding, neonate feeding therapy, and pediatric dysphagia to provide home-based intervention for medically fragile infants and young children. This PRN role offers schedule flexibility and an opportunity to deliver highly specialized neonatal and infant feeding support directly in the home setting. Responsibilities * Evaluate and treat neonates and infants with swallowing disorders, oral-motor feeding challenges, and infant medical feeding needs * Provide pediatric speech-language therapy to support early communication, developmental milestones, and caregiver engagement * Educate and counsel families on feeding strategies, oral-motor exercises, bottle-feeding modifications, and safe swallow techniques * Deliver independent home-based therapeutic services while identifying clinical areas of specialization, including neonatal feeding intervention * Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support infant growth, safety, and overall patient outcomes * Participate in quality improvement activities and maintain best practices in pediatric home health and infant dysphagia management Requirements * One (1) year of experience in infant medical feeding, neonatal feeding therapy, or pediatric dysphagia * Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in the state of Tennessee or eligibility for licensure * Strong communication skills, clinical judgment, and commitment to family-centered care * Ability to work independently in a home-based environment and manage a flexible caseload Why Vanderbilt Home Care Services * Part of a nationally recognized and respected health system * Dedicated pediatric home health team focused on clinical excellence * Flexible PRN scheduling to support work-life balance * Opportunity to provide high-impact, specialized care to medically fragile infants and their families * Meaningful one-on-one time with patients in their home environment Apply Today Join our pediatric home care team and use your expertise to support the feeding, growth, and development of infants across Middle Tennessee. Make a lasting difference where it matters most -- right at home. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Completes documentation in a manner consistent with medical center and department policies. Demonstrates the ability to: Consistently meet standards for timely filing of documentation. Document and report information consistent with medical-legal policies and professional standards, using language appropriate to the use of the documentation and the audience/recipients. Document to ensure reimbursement of services provided. Provides clinical services in a manner consistent with compliance requirements, medical center policies, and the department's financial goals. Demonstrates the ability to: Meet productivity standards. Make judicious decisions relative to department funds and resources. Completes speech-language, auditory, and/or swallowing/oral feeding assessments using the appropriate testing methods and equipment for the patient type, diagnosis, and reason for the referral. Demonstrates the ability to: Obtain the case history. Administer and score formal and informal tests and assessments. Analyze and interpret test and assessment results. Report findings to the patient/client, family, referring physician, and other members of the health care team in a timely manner and consistent with HIPAA standards. Evaluate and incorporate research findings into the assessment and treatment of patients. Formulates functional treatment plans to address the impairments and the patient/client and family concerns. Demonstrates the ability to: Include objectives based upon assessment results and family input. Write functional objectives in measurable terms. Develop objectives consistent with the family's goals and resources. Apply evidence based clinical management practices. Identify and recommend additional/alternative services when appropriate. Provides appropriate discharge planning. Demonstrates the ability to: Inform patients/clients, family members and members of the health care team of the projected discharge plans. Make appropriate discharge recommendations. Provides education and counseling to the patient/client, family, and health care team. Demonstrates the ability to: Communicate functional implications of assessment findings and treatment, including information on specific diagnoses, disease processes, and conditions. Recognize and adjust education and counseling to address any barriers to communication. Provides supervision to students as assigned and as appropriate to quality patient care and their professional development needs. Demonstrates the ability to: Provide instruction, information, readings, guidance/counsel and training to ensure competent patient care is provided by supervisees at all times. Ensure supervisees comply with unit-specific, department/center, and medical center policies and procedures. Ensure supervisees are evaluated in writing and evaluations are documented in a timely manner and reviewed face-to-face consistent with all pertinent/established guidelines and standards for supervision in the department. Meets all mandated continuing education requirements. Demonstrates the ability to: Maintain continuing education records and submit continuing education verification documentation to maintain state licensing and ASHA requirements. Attend supervisory and other training activities provided within the Medical Center. Provides education to others and participates in formal/informal research activities. Demonstrates the ability to: Participate in teaching and mentoring activities on campus and/or in the community. Participates in formal research, data collection, an application of evidence based practices, and/or quality assurance data collection activities. Displays Professionalism and Leadership. Demonstrates the ability to: Participate in professional organizations. Advocate on behalf of the profession or the clients we serve. Participate in fundraising, marketing activities, or community liaison activities on behalf of the Center. Ensure facility accreditation standards are met and maintained. Act independently but with concurrence of supervisors to solve problems. TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings. These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health's reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South. Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion. Core Accountabilities: Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements. Position Qualifications: Responsibilities: Certifications: LIC-Speech Pathologist - Tennessee Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience Experience Level : 1 year Education: Bachelor's Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:04:40 -0400