This position is located in the Geriatrics and Extended Care (GEC) service line within the Atlanta VA Healthcare System (AVAHCS). The Service functions within the Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. Major Duties: Conducts and manages an exercise program tailored to individual patients taking into consideration their age, health conditions, and physical functioning. Plans and sustains a portfolio of funded research in the field of aging, exercise, and functional decline. Selects and administers physical performance measures for Gerofit clinical activities. Acts as Program Manager for Gerofit clinical project(s) and leads and participates in the activities of the team. Manages communications and changes to the scope, direction, and processes of projects. Plans management approach for projects; conducts complete evaluations of project operations; collects, analyzes, manages and documents data; interprets results; and documents and reports findings. Organizes the data collection and data management processes. Assures compliance with program protocols, program operations manuals, standard operating procedures, and other relevant policies and procedures. Develops follow-up procedures to monitor participant progress. Establishes, coordinates, monitors, and manages outcomes-based research and analyses. Assigns specific duties to program employees, as required, and monitors activities and quality of work specific to projects. Monitors program progress, budget requirements, and timelines as required for VA reports and other relevant guidelines. Reviews regular status reports and statistical data to verify compliance with research reporting and administrative criteria. Establishes program goals and objectives and identifies results indicative of successful program accomplishments. Establishes a schedule of team meetings, develops meeting agendas, and facilitates ongoing study activities. Provides training and consultation to program team personnel in project protocols, policies, and procedures, including appropriate clinical interview procedures and data collection and maintenance as applicable Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. -4:30 p.m. Work Schedule is subject to change based on agency need. Telework: 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#: Physiologist/PD108300 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Physical Requirements: The work involves a wide range of physical demands from sedentary work in a standard office setting to moderate to heavy physical demands which include the ability to lead exercise classes, move exercise equipment, and transfer patients in an emergency setting. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

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