Total 14 Workforce Administration job vacancies in F&B / Tourism / Hospitality category in Battle Creek, Michigan

• Prepares and cooks meals that require little or no processing, such as hot cereals, concentrated or dehydrated soups, sauces, and gravies
• Follows menus, production sheets, and recipes to proper items in the quantity needed
• Grills eggs, meat patties, pancakes, French toast; broils meats; makes cold sandwich fillings and assembles a variety of sandwiches
• Prepares fresh, canned, and frozen vegetables; bakes frozen potatoes, pre-made cookie dough, and muffin batters
• Prepares and heats convenience items such as frozen hash browns, fish fillets, and chicken nuggets; Prepares purred foods and adjusts consistency with thickeners
• Washes, peels, and cuts fruits and vegetables; assembles and mixes salad ingredients and dessert items, including gelatin molds and fruit crisps
• Weighs, measures, and assembles ingredients for regular and modified diets
• Operates a variety of kitchen equipment and follows appropriate safety procedures
• Follows sanitary food handling procedures
• Disassembles and reassembles equipment for cleaning
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, and performs deep cleaning tasks when needed
• Operates dish machine
• Performs other related duties

Work Schedule: 5:15am-1:45pm, Days OFF SUN/MON
Position Description Title/PD#: Cook/PD99819S
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Starting at $20.30 Per Hour (WG 4)

Duties include but not limited to:

• Using proper cleaning solutions to sanitize food preparation surfaces.
• Cleaning walk-in refrigerators and freezers in a food service or food handling organization.
• Handling and storing sanitized dishes, glasses and silverware for public use.
• Making sandwiches using prepared ingredients for cafeteria or buffet lines.
• Portioning food items into standard serving sizes using the proper utensils and containers.
• Assembling and tossing fresh fruit or green salads in large quantities for public consumption.
• Brewing coffee in a restaurant/commercial size coffee maker.
• Setting up glasses, silverware, dishes, trays and condiments in communal dining areas.
• Scouring and scrubbing heavy cooking utensils such as mixing bowls and pots.
• Performing heavy duty cleaning tasks such as ceilings and/or exhaust hoods.
• Loading and operating a continuous conveyor belt feeding dishwasher.
• Setting up cafeteria lines and/or steam-tables with hot and cold food items.
• Standing/walking to clear tables and carrying trays of heavy dishes for several hours or more at a time.
• Sweeping and mopping floors repetitively in high traffic areas such as corridors, entry ways, cafeterias and other areas.
• Moving kitchen equipment such as stand mixers, weight scales and meat slicers to clean spaces behind and under such equipment.
• Delivering meals, which may include hot foods and liquids, to patients' bedsides or patrons.
• Emptying trashcans containing food scraps and waste.
• Reading and understanding written material such as time and duty schedules.
• Reading and following instructions with regard to safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals.
• Reading and following instructions on menus, recipes, and/or basic work instructions.
• Following label directions in using cleaning or disinfecting/sanitizing agents.
• Applying sanitation principles to safeguard food against spoilage and waste.
• Adhering to safety policies and procedures when performing manual work involving lifting, carrying, transporting and delivering food or other items.
• Working quickly without accidents while at the same time being attentive to the quality of your work.
• Recognizing typical health and safety hazards for yourself and other workers around you.
• Working rapidly and accurately under the pressure of deadlines.

Work Schedule: Full time; 6:00am-2:30pn and 11:00am-7:30pm. Part time; 3:30pm-7:30pm
Position Description Title/PD#: Food Service Worker/PD99921A
Physical Requirements: Wage Grade 2 Food Service Workers perform work requiring light to moderate physical effort. They may be required to perform heavy work, such as scouring and scrubbing large size cooking utensils and pushing heavy carts and trucks in unloading, storing, and delivering supplies. They are subject to continuous standing and walking, and frequent stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and bending. They frequently lift or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds unassisted and occasionally lift or move objects weighing more than 40 pounds with the assistance of others.
Working Conditions: The work is performed in kitchen areas where the steam and heat from cooking and dishwashing equipment often cause uncomfortably high temperatures and humidity. The work area is well-lighted but usually noisy from food service activities, and there is danger of slipping on floors where food or beverages have been dropped. Food service workers are regularly exposed to hot liquids, sharp cutting blades, hot working surfaces, and extreme temperature changes when entering walk-in refrigeration or freezing units.

Starting at $17.77 Per Hour (WG 2)

Screening/Assessment -The social worker will develop an assessment of the veteran in collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team, the veteran, family members and significant others. The initial assessment will be completed in a timely manner upon initial receipt of social work consult. The goal of the assessment is to highlight the veteran's strengths, limitations, and internal/external supports and service needs, (specific to the injury and current medical status) to ensure and optimize the veteran's functional status and living environment. All services provided in collaboration with other disciplines including providers nursing and support staff.

Treatment Planning/Goal Setting - The social worker is responsible for developing the treatment plans and setting achievable treatment goals with the veteran/family. The in-patient social worker will work collaboratively with the veteran's assigned Finn/clinic social worker as appropriate for discharge planning, and community services. The treatment plan will be completed and updated as needed to reflect specifies related to change in the patient's condition/plans.

Referrals to service providers -Throughout the course of treatment the social worker is the subject matter expert of VA and community resources. The social worker will collaborate with other service providers in reassessing the veteran's needs. The social worker is responsible for educating the veteran and/or caregiver of the available services and assisting them in establishing the appropriate referrals based on the veteran's preference or that of his surrogate decision-maker.

Resource Usage/Development - The social worker is responsible for using the current social work resource file of VA and community social service programs and enhancing the content to the benefit of veterans. The social worker will maintain resource directories sufficient to meet variety of situations and conditions across age and gender specific needs.

Advocacy - Social worker understands the intimidation of bureaucracy and will act as an advocate when it serves the best interest of the veteran/family. When appropriate and feasible, social worker will educate and encourage the veteran/family to advocate on own behalf, thus fostering a sense of independence and empowerment.

Crisis Intervention - Social worker is experienced in making rapid assessments and developing crisis management plans for referral to appropriate MH services. Social worker has access to multiple resource directories in addition to previously developed resources to meet the demands of a crisis. In the event of a medical or psychiatric emergency, staff will follow facility protocols.

Education Health Promotion and Prevention - Social worker provides education related to VA and community resources, entitlements, advance directives/Living Will and will refer veterans/families to the appropriate interdisciplinary team member for identified health education needs.

Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 93001A
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $64,825 Per Year (GS 00)

As a Staff Psychologist, the incumbent diagnoses mental disorders, conducts psychological assessments, treats mental disorders through a variety of modalities, and provides adjunctive interventions for treatment of medical disorders. Among the modalities that may be provided are individual, family, and group psychotherapies. The incumbent consults with medical center staff on a wide variety of patient care issues and may be involved in program evaluation. The incumbent may provide training experiences for Psychology trainees; may make community visits needed to effectively perform his/her responsibilities, may participate in research and pilot studies, and will maintain an active participation in the Psychology Service and the other Mental Health Services.
The incumbent functions as a champion and advocate for the provision of recovery focused services to Veterans. As such, the incumbent is expected to model Recovery and its defined values in all aspects of her or his professional activities and partnerships.

Clinical Responsibilities 90%
As a psychologist with primary assignment specifically to Neuropsychological and Psychological Assessment, the incumbent:

1. Administers/scores or evaluates psychodiagnostic tests. Administers and interprets a variety of neuropsychological and psychological/psychodiagnostic group and individual tests selected by the incumbent, and composes reports summarizing and interpreting neuropsychological and psychological testing results. Through testing, clinical interviews and observation, assesses intelligence, cognitive and behavioral functioning and deficits, and personality variables. Assists in differential diagnosis. Serves as an authoritative source of information in the use and interpretation of tests to differentiate the basis for patients' symptomatology. Is capable of supervising others in the use of neuropsychological and psychological tests. Provides expert consultation to others with regard to test administration and evaluation.
2. In addition to basic clinical duties associated with the position, the incumbent performs consultations to other areas at this medical center (e.g., General Medicine, Community Living Center, inpatient psychiatric units, residential treatment programs, etc.) as assigned by the Chief, Psychology Service and within the Clinical Privileges of the incumbent. This can include assisting in the completion of Compensation and Pension Evaluations for Traumatic Brain Injury or psychological disorders.
3. Integrates his/her clinical work with that of other professional and administrative personnel who may comprise a multi-disciplinary treatment team, maintaining the goal to reciprocally enhance the applied skill of every participating member toward the best available treatment planning for each veteran.
4. Participates in the development, implementation and documentation of treatment for those patients evaluated in the Neuropsychological and Psychological evaluation area.
5. Responsible for timely completion of all clinical charting and documentation required by the VAMC for veterans to whom the incumbent provides services.
6. Provides education to patients, family members, and significant others regarding relevant psychological material.

Admin/Training 10%

1. Completes all workload entry in compliance with local and national VA requirements, attends Psychology Service staff meetings and Medical Staff meetings when available to do so, completes required continuing education and mandatory training, and participates in program or treatment evaluation activities if asked to do so.
2. Participates in peer review and other professional practice evaluations and may also have limited medical center committee assignments or other limited administrative work within Psychology Service at the request of the Service Chief.
3. Provides clinical supervision to psychology students, including Psychology Interns in the APA approved predoctoral internship at Battle Creek VAMC, if mutually agreed upon with the Service Chief. Likewise, the incumbent may provide educational presentations to staff in the medical center if mutually agreed upon with the Chief, Psychology Service.

Research 0%- The incumbent may engage in psychological research if mutually agreed upon with the Chief, Psychology Service and in compliance with VA policies and procedures for conducting research in a VA facility.


Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00-4:30
Compressed/Flexible: Not Available
Telework: May be approved at supervisor's discretion
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: a recruitment incentive has been authorized
EDRP Authorized: Education Debt Repayment is approved for this position. Learn more
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): N/A
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $113,469 Per Year (GS 13)

As a Staff Psychologist, the incumbent diagnoses mental disorders, conducts psychological assessments, treats mental disorders through a variety of modalities, and provides adjunctive interventions for treatment of medical disorders. Among the modalities that may be provided are individual, family, and group psychotherapies. The incumbent consults with medical center staff on a wide variety of patient care issues and may be involved in program evaluation. The incumbent may provide training experiences for Psychology trainees; may make community visits needed to effectively perform his/her responsibilities, may participate in research and pilot studies, and will maintain an active participation in the Psychology Service and the other Mental Health Services.
The incumbent functions as a champion and advocate for the provision of recovery focused services to Veterans. As such, the incumbent is expected to model Recovery and its defined values in all aspects of her or his professional activities and partnerships.

Clinical Responsibilities 90%
As a psychologist with primary assignment specifically to Neuropsychological and Psychological Assessment, the incumbent:

1. Administers/scores or evaluates psychodiagnostic tests. Administers and interprets a variety of neuropsychological and psychological/psychodiagnostic group and individual tests selected by the incumbent, and composes reports summarizing and interpreting neuropsychological and psychological testing results. Through testing, clinical interviews and observation, assesses intelligence, cognitive and behavioral functioning and deficits, and personality variables. Assists in differential diagnosis. Serves as an authoritative source of information in the use and interpretation of tests to differentiate the basis for patients' symptomatology. Is capable of supervising others in the use of neuropsychological and psychological tests. Provides expert consultation to others with regard to test administration and evaluation.
2. In addition to basic clinical duties associated with the position, the incumbent performs consultations to other areas at this medical center (e.g., General Medicine, Community Living Center, inpatient psychiatric units, residential treatment programs, etc.) as assigned by the Chief, Psychology Service and within the Clinical Privileges of the incumbent. This can include assisting in the completion of Compensation and Pension Evaluations for Traumatic Brain Injury or psychological disorders.
3. Integrates his/her clinical work with that of other professional and administrative personnel who may comprise a multi-disciplinary treatment team, maintaining the goal to reciprocally enhance the applied skill of every participating member toward the best available treatment planning for each veteran.
4. Participates in the development, implementation and documentation of treatment for those patients evaluated in the Neuropsychological and Psychological evaluation area.
5. Responsible for timely completion of all clinical charting and documentation required by the VAMC for veterans to whom the incumbent provides services.
6. Provides education to patients, family members, and significant others regarding relevant psychological material.

Admin/Training 10%

1. Completes all workload entry in compliance with local and national VA requirements, attends Psychology Service staff meetings and Medical Staff meetings when available to do so, completes required continuing education and mandatory training, and participates in program or treatment evaluation activities if asked to do so.
2. Participates in peer review and other professional practice evaluations and may also have limited medical center committee assignments or other limited administrative work within Psychology Service at the request of the Service Chief.
3. Provides clinical supervision to psychology students, including Psychology Interns in the APA approved predoctoral internship at Battle Creek VAMC, if mutually agreed upon with the Service Chief. Likewise, the incumbent may provide educational presentations to staff in the medical center if mutually agreed upon with the Chief, Psychology Service.

Research 0%- The incumbent may engage in psychological research if mutually agreed upon with the Chief, Psychology Service and in compliance with VA policies and procedures for conducting research in a VA facility.


Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00-4:30
Compressed/Flexible: Not Available
Telework: may be approved at supervisor's discretion
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: a relocation incentive has been authorized
EDRP Authorized: Education Debt Repayment is approved for this position. Learn more
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): N/A
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $79,612 Per Year (GS 00)

Major duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• The Acquisition Program Specialist is a VA HCS subject matter expert in the acquisition process;
• Develops sole source justifications in relation to cost, limited availability or unusual nature, when the health care resource need is either unique in the medical community, or is subject to maximum utilization only through health care resources contracting, and identifies other alternative sources that exist within the local, regional or national geographical areas;
• Ensures that all per procedure contracts meet VHA standards of resident supervision in terms of qualifications of the contract physician to supervise residents during their physical presence in clinical settings and procedural involvement, including pre-operative evaluation and post-operative care as specified by VA policy;
• Oversees and ensures compliance with the terms of contracts, to determine the reasonableness of contract modifications;
• Collaborates with stakeholders, executive leadership, and key decision makers to correct deficiencies noted by the auditors.

Work Schedule: Monday -Friday; Either 7:30 am to 4:00 pm OR 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Acquisition & Utilization Specialist/PD99492-S and PD91190-A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized.
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.
Financial Disclosure Report: Required.

Starting at $57,118 Per Year (GS 9-11)

• The C&P PA will be responsible for generating C&P exam reports utilizing CAPRI/CPRS templates; diction templates and/or other methods as approved by the Chief, C&P Service - for the official record of the Veteran's C&P and Integrated Disability Examination Evaluation System (IDES) examinations.
• Demonstrates leadership in the C&P Service and demonstrates the ability to work effectively between the Veteran Health Administration (VHA) and the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA).
• Uses effective decision-making and leadership in the application of the C&P evaluation of the Veteran
• Review completed exams for quality using clinical knowledge and skillset for rating purposes
• Reviews all medical records inclusive of service treatment records, current medical treatment records, all private medical records, VBMS & Virtual records when requested by the Regional Office in evaluating and submitting medical opinions for the Veterans disability claims.
• Works co-operatively with all inter-disciplinary staff, administrative staff, case managers, etc.
• Encounter all disability exams into CPRS local system after each evaluation has been released to the various Regional Offices as means of providing feedback to Veterans.
• Responds to emails from Raters, requests for addendums/clarifications and addressing any insufficiencies in a timely manner.
• Performs C&P examinations according to VBA Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs) and maintains and acceptable examination report performance, quality of evaluations will be checked twice a year to maintain FPPE/OPPE privileges.
• Assists with the development and implementation of new programs, studies and policies for the C&P Service department only in accordance with Central Office directives and policies for C&P Services.
• Formally or informally teaches staff about topics relating to C&P. Teaches Veterans about the C&P process in an effort for them to gain better insight into the disability process and their medical disabilities for improving lifestyle.
• Maintains CME certification and all training requirements to include, but not limited to, TMS and DMA, including required BCLS and optional ACLS.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8AM to 4:30PM
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday from 8am- 430pm
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $102,040 Per Year (VN 00)

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)
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)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

The Compensation and Pension (C & P) physician perform the following duties to render a diagnosis and report for the Veterans Benefits Administration:

• Performs examinations to include history and physical findings.
• Expanded single organ/system compensation and pension exams.
• Order tests and various studies to form a diagnosis.
• Request consultations and/or make recommendations for additional studies as appropriate.
• Render an opinion supported by fact to establish the presence or absence of disease or condition making patient eligible/ineligible for compensation and/or pension.

The Occupational Employee Health Division physician is licensed to practice medicine and authorized by credentialing, training, and/or experience to provide employee occupational health services in the work environment. Examinations and evaluations may be conducted for the purpose of:

• Initial and subsequent official VA personnel actions.
• Assisting employees in health promotion and disease prevention.
• Safeguarding the health and safety of employees and others.
• Detecting unsafe working conditions or those which may pose health hazards.
• Detecting diseases, discussing any detected non-work related medical findings with the employee and recommending consultation with a personal health care provider.
• Pre-placement physical examination to determine the physical, cognitive and emotional fitness of applicants for appointment.
• Determine medical clearance status.
• Performs special physical examination to determine fitness-for-duty.
• May order a psychiatric and psychological assessment.
• The physician shall completed a medical report for all OWCP cases treated in the facility.

All staff physicians are appropriately credentialed and have received certification in basic cardiac life support. They also are involved in continuous quality improvement through the peer review process, attend /complete VA mandatory training requirements and complete continuing education to meet his or her professional growth and specialty standards. This position reports to the Associate Chief of Staff for Administrative Medicine (ACOS/AM).

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-4:30PM

Starting at $190,078 Per Year (VM 15)

Serves as the Psychologist Examiner for the Compensation and Pension (C&P) Program in Administrative Medicine.

The Compensation and Pension provider evaluates veterans in response to a request by Regional Office, Detroit to conduct an examination. The examination is conducted as per C&P worksheet/Disability Benefit Questionnaire. All DMA (Disability Management Agency) requirements should also be met.

The Compensation and Pension evaluations are mainly delivered via in-person (face to face) or through VA Video Connect (VVC) to the Veteran's home or other safe location. The standard location of work is at the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center main facility.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Evaluates veterans for the presence of mental disabilities using a structured, diagnostic clinical interview and psychological testing when necessary.
• Reviews their medical records, claims file, and other evidence to prepare a report which is used by the Veterans Benefit Administration to determine the veteran's eligibility for benefits and the level of compensation. Combat veterans from all military conflicts are included.
• Responsible for the timely and appropriate completion of Compensation and Pension reports.
• Routinely searches literature relevant to combat related stress and other mental disorders typically seen for C&P examination.
• Engages in quality improvement activities that increase the efficiency, accuracy, and/or utility of C&P examinations.
• Provide approximately 100% of time in conducting Compensation and Pension examination services.
• Record review, patient examination, and report writing.
• Possess the analytical ability to research, assemble, and compile information and data, evaluate the results against appropriate standards, and recommend corrective action where indicated.
• Regularly works with a variety of complex cases within the assigned areas.
• Accountable for keeping the supervisor informed of administrative matters, professional activities, significant occurrences, and identifying problem areas that should be brought to the attention of the supervisor.
• Work is reviewed by the supervisor through frequent review of examinations.
• Other duties as assigned

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 92122-A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
EDRP Authorized: Contact VISN10HREDRPSLRP@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $76,148 Per Year (GS 00)

Serves as the Psychologist Examiner for the Compensation and Pension (C&P) Program in Administrative Medicine.

The Compensation and Pension provider evaluates veterans in response to a request by Regional Office, Detroit to conduct an examination. The examination is conducted as per C&P worksheet/Disability Benefit Questionnaire. All DMA (Disability Management Agency) requirements should also be met.

The Compensation and Pension evaluations are mainly delivered via in-person (face to face) or through VA Video Connect (VVC) to the Veteran's home or other safe location. The standard location of work is at the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center main facility.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Evaluates veterans for the presence of mental disabilities using a structured, diagnostic clinical interview and psychological testing when necessary.
• Reviews their medical records, claims file, and other evidence to prepare a report which is used by the Veterans Benefit Administration to determine the veteran's eligibility for benefits and the level of compensation. Combat veterans from all military conflicts are included.
• Responsible for the timely and appropriate completion of Compensation and Pension reports.
• Routinely searches literature relevant to combat related stress and other mental disorders typically seen for C&P examination.
• Engages in quality improvement activities that increase the efficiency, accuracy, and/or utility of C&P examinations.
• Provide approximately 100% of time in conducting Compensation and Pension examination services.
• Record review, patient examination, and report writing.
• Possess the analytical ability to research, assemble, and compile information and data, evaluate the results against appropriate standards, and recommend corrective action where indicated.
• Regularly works with a variety of complex cases within the assigned areas.
• Accountable for keeping the supervisor informed of administrative matters, professional activities, significant occurrences, and identifying problem areas that should be brought to the attention of the supervisor.
• Work is reviewed by the supervisor through frequent review of examinations.
• Other duties as assigned

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 92122-A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
EDRP Authorized: Contact VISN10HREDRPSLRP@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $108,532 Per Year (GS 13)

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

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. 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.

Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more.
Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)
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)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

This position is located in Medicine Service under Compensation & Pension. The Compensation and Pension (C & P): Physicians working in Compensation and Pension Division, after completion of DMA (Disability and Medical Assessment) Certification, is primarily responsible for evaluations pertaining to Compensation and Pension examinations requested by the Detroit Regional Office, Adjudication Division. In certain instances, state department examinations, veteran's insurance examinations and IDES (Integrated Disability Evaluation System) examinations of armed service active duty military personnel are performed.

The Compensation and Pension (C & P) physician perform the following duties to render a diagnosis and report for the Veterans Benefits Administration:

• Performs examinations to include history and physical findings.
• Expanded single organ/system compensation and pension exams.
• Order tests and various studies to form a diagnosis.
• Request consultations and/or make recommendations for additional studies as appropriate.
• Render an opinion supported by fact to establish the presence or absence of disease or condition making patient eligible/ineligible for compensation and/or pension.

Major Psychiatry responsibilities include:

• Performs mental health assessments/psychiatric evaluations for a diverse population including, but not limited to, individuals with anxiety, trauma, mood, substance use/addiction, psychosis, grief/loss, adjustment, and attention/cognitive symptoms as well as those with suicidality and personality disorders, all in the context of psychosocial and medical comorbidities.
• May participate in supervision and teaching in support of the psychiatric residency program.
• Ensures practice of psychiatry is consistent with TJC, CARF, HIPPA, VA policies and procedures, clinical practice guidelines, national statutes and regulations, medical record documentation, and mandatory continuing education requirements

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-4:30PM

Starting at $245,000 Per Year (VM 15)

• Independently prepares and cooks a variety of items including regular and therapeutic diet (diabetic, low sodium, low protein, gluten free, etc.) entrees and dessert items
• Follows menus, production sheets, and recipes to prepare items in the quantity needed
• Grills eggs, meat patties, pancakes, French toast; broils meats; makes cold sandwich fillings and assembles a variety of sandwiches
• Uses a variety of methods to prepare meats, fish, and poultry including broiling, roasting, baking, frying, boiling, steaming, stewing, braising, and grilling
• Slices meat items by hand, confirming to specific size requirements or weight specifications
• Prepares fresh, canned, and frozen vegetables; bakes frozen potatoes, pre-made cookie dough, and muffin batters
• Prepares and heats convenience items, and prepares pureed foods and adjusts consistency with thickeners
• Washes, peels, and cuts fruits and vegetables; assembles and mixes salad ingredients and dessert items, including gelatin molds and fruit crisps
• Plans cooking processes to produce meals on time and at the proper temperature which may require coordination of cooking several items with different cooking times
• Makes a variety of desserts such as cobblers, brownies, cookies, and pastries
• Weighs, measures, and assembles ingredients for regular and modified diets
• Operates a variety of kitchen equipment and follows appropriate safety procedures
• Follows sanitary food handling procedures
• Disassembles and reassembles equipment for cleaning
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, and performs deep cleaning tasks when needed
• Operates industrial dish machine
• Performs other related duties

Starting at $22.84 Per Hour (WG 6)

• Receive, store, and issue all subsistence and supplies to designated units within the Nutrition and Food Services (NFS) Department
• Provides central control of security for all subsistence and supplies
• Simplifies methods and improves accuracy of receipt and issue of all items
• Rotates stock and reduces stock levels by keeping accurate, up-to-date inventory records and taking physical inventories on a regular basis as needed for weekly orders and monthly inventory
• Issues subsistence based on standardized recipes and portion amounts required, thereby providing products of consistent quality and yield
• Uses appropriate weights and measures
• Meets timeframe and accuracy using computerized requisition sheets, recipes, menus and any other relevant information.
• Checks quality and quantity of deliveries, recognizing inferior products or any irregularity in products

• Prepares and cooks meals that require little or no processing, such as hot cereals, concentrated or dehydrated soups, sauces, and gravies
• Follows menus, production sheets, and recipes to proper items in the quantity needed
• Grills eggs, meat patties, pancakes, French toast; broils meats; makes cold sandwich fillings and assembles a variety of sandwiches
• Prepares fresh, canned, and frozen vegetables; bakes frozen potatoes, pre-made cookie dough, and muffin batters
• Prepares and heats convenience items such as frozen hash browns, fish fillets, and chicken nuggets; Prepares purred foods and adjusts consistency with thickeners
• Washes, peels, and cuts fruits and vegetables; assembles and mixes salad ingredients and dessert items, including gelatin molds and fruit crisps
• Weighs, measures, and assembles ingredients for regular and modified diets
• Operates a variety of kitchen equipment and follows appropriate safety procedures
• Follows sanitary food handling procedures
• Disassembles and reassembles equipment for cleaning
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, and performs deep cleaning tasks when needed
• Operates dish machine
• Performs other related duties

Starting at $22.84 Per Hour (WG 6)

The duties of a Wage Grade 3 Food Service Worker include, but are not limited to, other duties and details as deemed necessary by the service may be included:

• Demonstrates a broad knowledge of Food Service procedures, including food preparation, dish washing, dry food and perishable food, refrigerated storage, handling of food, and food delivery.
• The Food Service Worker knows and understand how to read the menu, and tray tickets.
• Responsible for cleaning and sanitation of the work area and notifies immediate supervisor of any needed repairs.
• On occasion the WG-3 may relieve a higher graded position in order to receive training opportunities.
• Directs and assists with serving foods for both regular and modified diets.Understands the more common diets in order to place one or more correct food items on a tray.
• Portions all food items accurately and neatly, and guides patients in making correct choice of menu items.
• Assembles and dishes up needed foods according to standard portions, such as pies, cookies, puddings, salads, fruits, hot foods, etc....Makes diet changes and checks tray for accurate heating.
• Delivers trays to patients' bedside and picks up soiled trays. Serves late trays.
• Operates dish washing machine, and performs general cleaning tasks as scheduled.

Work Schedule: Rotating days, weekends, holidays.
Position Description Title/PD#: Food Service Worker/PD99920A
Physical Requirements: Must be prepared and able to work in extreme hot and cold conditions, prolong standing in one spot, and ability to push carts up and down slight inclines in a safe operational manner.

Starting at $23.84 Per Hour (WG 3)