Total 137 Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in AL-Alabama-FIELD

Major duties include, but are not limited to:

• Receives and screens visitors and telephone calls, i.e. identity, purpose of call and relative importance in relation to availability of staff members.
• Escorts/refers callers to proper personnel.
• Receives and reviews incoming correspondence; screens for general information and determines priority or deadline dates.
• Incumbent personally responds to routine and nontechnical requests for information such as status of reports, suspense dates for matters requiring compliance, and similar information readily available from the files.
• Reviews documents prepared for signature of or requiring coordination by management for appropriate tone; conformance with regulations, grammar, format, and special policies of the activity; and completeness of information.
• Uses various functions of several types of office automation systems such as word processing, databases, and graphic software. Also uses electronic mail to transmit and receive messages.
• Reviews and prepares all congressional correspondence received by the organization for necessary action.
• Reads and processes incoming correspondence and material.
• Compiles information for and prepares a variety of recurring and one-of-a-kind detailed reports and documents using a variety of computer software.
• Utilizes office automation equipment to prepare correspondence, documents and reports.
• Utilizes computer systems equipped with file management programs, electronic mail, calendar, graphics, spreadsheets, word processing "programs and data base management systems.
• Uses data base programs to input data and perform computations for administrative reports.
• Determines data required and displays desired and inputs appropriate commands to achieve special reports.
• Sends and receives messages via electronic mail.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

This position is for a Licensed Practical Nurse with the Mental Health Service

Duties include, but, are not limited to:
1. The LPN provides population-based nursing care for adults, from 18 years through adulthood, including the elderly. Demonstrated competency in providing population based nursing care, including knowledge of developmental theories and the normal/abnormal physiological and psychosocial changes related to the aging process.
2. Prepares, administers, and documents selected medications as outlined by Nursing Service medication administration and facilities policies and procedures manual.
3. Protects patient's privacy and confidentiality by closing the room door. Adheres to HIPAA Regulations and maintains all patient confidentiality as required by Law and facilities Policy and procedure guideline.
4. Maintains a professional attitude and dress at all times in accordance with facilities dress code and code of conduct and ethics policies.
5. Adheres to all security regulations and reports any security concerns to immediate Nurse manager or Nurse supervisor or licensed staff member.
6. Utilizes established departmental policies and procedures in making decisions; uses sound independent judgment in meeting responsibilities and performing duties within the scope of a Licensed Practical Nurse.
7. Works as scheduled and follows facilities policies for leave, timekeeping and call-ins Monitors daily schedule routinely for changes assists when there is a staff shortage.
8. Identifies existing and potential problems and takes effective action. Develops and maintains an awareness of needed improvements in patient care, procedures, equipment and supplies, and makes recommendations to supervisors.
9. Recognizes signs and symptoms of medical emergencies and initiates correct interventions in accordance with policies and procedures.
10. Demonstrates knowledge of fire, safety, and occupational health regulations; responds to fire and fire-drills, disaster and disaster drills, and CPR codes according to policies and procedures.
11. Demonstrates compliance with infection control practices, such as handwashing and wearing of appropriate personal protective equipment.
12. Practices safe body mechanics, uses mechanical devices, and requests help when needed in assisting with transfers.
13. Complies with safety rules and regulations for safe job performance and fire protection. Promptly reports all accidents to supervisor and notifies supervisor promptly of unsafe or unhealthy environmental situations/conditions. Corrects safety hazards promptly. Puts broken equipment out of service immediately and tags it as such.
14. Self-directed in maintaining current licensure, BLS, and completing all annual mandatory education requirements.
15. Recognizes significant changes in physical/mental health and promptly reports them to the Mental Health RN, Mental Health Nurse Manager, Mental Health Nurse Supervisor, and licensed staff member.
16. Help to coordinate patient referrals and take part in the training and orientation of new employees.
17. Knowledge & ability to recognize urgent or emergent patient care situations, seek assistance of the RN, Nurse manager, and Nurse supervisor and licensed staff, & initiate appropriate emergency interventions as directed.

Work Schedule: 0730-1600 compressed tours available
Salary: $31,806 - $75,009
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

This position is for a Licensed Practical Nurse with the Mental Health Service

Duties include, but, are not limited to:

1. The LPN provides population-based nursing care for adults, from 18 years through adulthood, including the elderly. Demonstrated competency in providing population based nursing care, including knowledge of developmental theories and the normal/abnormal physiological and psychosocial changes related to the aging process.
2. Prepares, administers, and documents selected medications as outlined by Nursing Service medication administration and facilities policies and procedures manual.
3. Protects patient's privacy and confidentiality by closing the room door. Adheres to HIPAA Regulations and maintains all patient confidentiality as required by Law and facilities Policy and procedure guideline.
4. Maintains a professional attitude and dress at all times in accordance with facilities dress code and code of conduct and ethics policies.
5. Adheres to all security regulations and reports any security concerns to immediate Nurse manager or Nurse supervisor or licensed staff member.
6. Utilizes established departmental policies and procedures in making decisions; uses sound independent judgment in meeting responsibilities and performing duties within the scope of a Licensed Practical Nurse.
7. Works as scheduled and follows facilities policies for leave, timekeeping and call-ins Monitors daily schedule routinely for changes assists when there is a staff shortage.
8. Identifies existing and potential problems and takes effective action. Develops and maintains an awareness of needed improvements in patient care, procedures, equipment and supplies, and makes recommendations to supervisors.
9. Recognizes signs and symptoms of medical emergencies and initiates correct interventions in accordance with policies and procedures.
10. Demonstrates knowledge of fire, safety, and occupational health regulations; responds to fire and fire-drills, disaster and disaster drills, and CPR codes according to policies and procedures.
11. Demonstrates compliance with infection control practices, such as handwashing and wearing of appropriate personal protective equipment.
12. Practices safe body mechanics, uses mechanical devices, and requests help when needed in assisting with transfers.
13. Complies with safety rules and regulations for safe job performance and fire protection. Promptly reports all accidents to supervisor and notifies supervisor promptly of unsafe or unhealthy environmental situations/conditions. Corrects safety hazards promptly. Puts broken equipment out of service immediately and tags it as such.
14. Self-directed in maintaining current licensure, BLS, and completing all annual mandatory education requirements.
15. Recognizes significant changes in physical/mental health and promptly reports them to the Mental Health RN, Mental Health Nurse Manager, Mental Health Nurse Supervisor, and licensed staff member.
16. Help to coordinate patient referrals and take part in the training and orientation of new employees.
17. Knowledge & ability to recognize urgent or emergent patient care situations, seek assistance of the RN, Nurse manager, and Nurse supervisor and licensed staff, & initiate appropriate emergency interventions as directed.

Work Schedule: M-F 8:00-4:30 compressed available
Salary: $31,806 - $75,009
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Position located in the Health Services Department at a Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) correctional facility.

Primarily responsible for providing emergency assessment and medical care to inmate patients.

First responder at the scene of sudden illness or emergency and sometimes encounters situations which may be life threatening.

Determines, upon consultation with a medical provider (physician/physician assistant/nurse practitioner), the most appropriate method of transportation to the local hospital.

Prioritizes treatments for patients having multiple problems and employs a variety of established medical emergency procedures, techniques, methods and equipment, including the performance of emergency triage.

Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

The major duties of this position include but are not limited to:

• Provides quality assurance with validation, including proofreading and review; while adhering to all applicable VHA and ILEAD processes and standards in the BIS/TRACE SPE, VA TMS and other ILEAD managed Learning Management Systems.
• Plans, manages and completes special projects and assignments such as finding new training resources, development of training packages and managing new training. roll-out.
• Responsible for managing in the VHA courses and content, reporting needs from the TMS or other ILEAD managed Learning Management Systems.
• Creates and manages appropriate curricula, training requirement or assignment profile to assign and manage the course and ensures course is placed in the appropriate catalog.
• Manages the creation of time based training events; registration and completions for VHA/ILEAD Program Office training.
• Makes evaluative analysis of administrative aspects of new and established education and training programs.

• Prepares phlebotomy site for proper specimen collection.
• Conveys to the patient the intention of performing a phlebotomy while showing understanding and empathy for the patient's condition.
• Ensures proper identification of patients as shown on physician forms.
• Follow proper procedures in the storage and disposal of needles and syringes.
• Trains employees (laboratory, nursing staff and medical laboratory technician students) on venipuncture, capillary puncture, bleeding times, etc.
• Maintains adequate stockage of supplies for the Bleeding room.
• Contacts proper medical staff to inform them of problems that may arise in working with the patients.
• Assists the receptionist in accessing and scheduling patients and in providing instructions for testing.
• Collects and tabulates monthly data for the Medical Expense Performance Reporting System (MEPRS) for workload recording.

• Execute assigned safety and occupational health program(s) to meet regulatory and mission requirements.
• Investigate and analyze accidents occurring in munitions and industrial areas to determine cause and contributing factors; prepares written accident reports concerning findings.
• Assist senior safety specialists in the development of safety criteria for new equipment and facilities in munitions and industrial areas.
• Conducts surveys and inspections of buildings, structures, shop equipment areas, work practices, operations, facilities, mechanical processes and personnel to determine adequacy of safety program in assigned organizational element.
• Identify and evaluate conditions which may be hazardous to workers health and safety and recommends corrective measures/solutions to eliminate or control those hazards.

The major duties of this position include but are not limited to:

• Oversees, guides, manages and integrates supply chain operations across the organization, including planning/coordination with fiscal, acquisition, clinical and administrative operations.
• Establishes, monitors and manages the performance and measurement of logistics functions throughout ILEAD for all aspects of the supply chain including requirements determination, acquisition planning/ coordination/oversight, purchasing, transportation, distribution, tracking, inventory management/control, reconciliation of undelivered orders, and disposition of supplies and equipment.
• Conducts logistics audits, compliance reviews and program effectiveness/efficiency reviews based on self developed and nationally developed standards, of all facility activities to ensure they provide satisfactory levels of service and comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, directives and procedures.
• Serves as the senior ILEAD logistics expert. Maintains extensive knowledge of supply chain systems and requirements necessary to provide direct support to ILEAD, and technical guidance and assistance to all organizational logistics personnel pertaining to logistics.
• Conducts audits, compliance reviews and program effectiveness/efficiency reviews of all logistics activities to ensure they provide satisfactory levels of service and comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, directives and procedures.

Duties will include, but not be limited to the following:

• Performs a full range of timekeeping duties for the Patient Care Service (PCS) Office.
• Maintains and codes accurate timecards for staff assigned to PCS.
• Inputs data into the computer timekeeping programs, VATAS, and/or other current programs.
• Obtains the necessary documentation of leave, verifying that leave is supported by adequate leave balances within prescribed limits to avoid leave forfeitures, and notifies supervisor when there are unusual patterns of leave usage.
• Determines employees' entitlements based on when hours of work are performed to premium such as Sunday, holiday, and night differential.
• Annotates appropriate timecard remarks for jury duty, authorized absence, continuation of pay, travel orders, overtime, on-call, etc.
• Collects, compiles, and/or tracks data and statistical information supporting the organization's program operation.
• Reviews documents and reports for completeness and enters pertinent information to appropriate tracking system/platform.
• Performs database file searches.
• Uses software applications to draw information to assist in the preparation of reports.
• Evaluates documents, sampling plans, and other data.
• Types specialized terminology from varying fields of medicine, science, and/or law and utilizes reference materials.
• Formats material using advanced software functions. Integrates information from several platforms to formulate data.
• Works with spreadsheets, databases, word processing, and graphics.
• Reviews correspondence and reports for correct formatting, spelling accuracy, clarity of expression, sequential logic, etc.

The Health Technician (Massage Therapy) will perform clinical care 100% of the time. The position is expected to be fully flexible in support of the needs of the facility. At this level, the Health Technician (Massage Therapy) is responsible to perform massage therapy services with complexity higher than the developmental level and performs duties with limited supervision and seeks assistance from supervisor in urgent or emergent circumstances. The duties and responsibilities of the Health Technician (Massage Therapy) include, but are not limited to the following:

- Assessing the physical and mental status of patients independently.
- Obtaining a complete patient history and performing physical assessments.
- Interpreting relevant clinical information to identify each patient's population-specific needs.
- Identifying indications/contraindications for massage therapy.
- Providing advanced massage techniques using the appropriate tools, supplies and equipment based on the patient's needs.
- Explaining techniques to be performed to patients so that an understanding of massage therapy, as well as any requirements of the patients are thoroughly understood in order to obtain the highest level of therapeutic benefit.
- Developing plans of care in coordination with other modalities and coordinating follow-up.
- Monitoring patient's therapeutic response to massage therapy, documenting responses to treatment by maintaining accurate records in an electronic environment.
- Serving as a consultant to the heath care team in the evaluation and treatment of the patients.
- Serving as the subject matter expert on massage therapy and related body work services and providing guidance, when requested regarding purchased care.
- Participating in interdisciplinary treatment teams, as appropriate.
- Providing education in basic massage techniques and other education to patients, caregivers, and employees.
- Using various communication techniques to encourage and educate individuals and groups to enhance massage therapy outcomes.
- Maintaining accurate and current records as required by management officials for quality assurance and performance improvement.
- Documenting and coding information related to patient care in the VA's electronic health record on a timely basis following established policies.
- Assisting with the clinical supervision of massage therapy students under routine academic oversight.
- Developing and maintaining strong interpersonal relationships.
- Understanding Joint Commission, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and VA standards related to massage therapy regulations.
- Monitoring equipment for proper operation and determining when maintenance or repair is needed.
- Contributing to identifying, collecting, and analyzing aggregate patient care information to ensure safety and quality of care.
- Cleaning and maintaining equipment in the manner outlined in the Reusable Medical Equipment Policy and according to specific Standard Operating Procedures.
- Maintaining a safe and clean clinical space, changing linen between patients, refilling oils, cleaning massage table/chair/arm rest, and providing a clean, calm environment.
- Maintaining awareness and practice of the safety policies/procedures of the medical center and participating in quality assurance activities as directed.
- Following all local and VHA policies and procedures dealing with access and utilization of the scheduling package and/or advanced clinic access; completing all mandatory training for scheduling responsibilities; using the designated scheduling package, directly or through the scheduling clerk, to schedule all outpatient appointments; not using an informal or unapproved wait list for patient appointments; and, reporting the use of scheduling package that is not in accordance with the VHA directive and/or local policy to the supervisor, when applicable.
- Performing other duties as assigned.


Preferred Experience

• Certification in Medical Massage
• 1 to 2 years of medical massage experience
• VA experience

Major duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to).

• Responsible for processing incoming and outgoing materials such as correspondence, reports, memoranda, and other forms of written communication.
• Prepares and maintains appropriate forms for human resources actions to include preparing HR forms and SF 52's for separation, recruitments, change in pay status, change in name, etc.
• Receives schedules, refers, and contacts members of the staff, agency, and persons outside the agency ranging from other government agencies to the general public.
• Schedules all interviews for candidates to positions within the respective Service Line.
• Conducts reviews for compliance and accuracy and serves as a resource for other timekeepers within clinical service areas.
• Submits electronic requests for IT service and access to menus and software applications for management and employees.
• Obtains and monitors use of services, supplies, or equipment for the office.
• Prepares public presentation outlines; develops standard or form letters and replies to inquiries.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

1. Uses clinical skills and knowledge to complete comprehensive medical and physical assessments, and preventative medical services for assigned ANG personnel. Using professional knowledge of and skill in applying a wide range of Aerospace, Occupational and Preventative Medicine practices, principles and theories, the incumbent:

Independently carries out assignments, coordinating with others as necessary and discussing scope of the assignment, approaches, timeframes, and execution phases with leadership; exercising good judgment in accordance with the methods and practices of the community health nursing and established medical/administrative policies affecting ANG readiness.

Performs comprehensive medical assessments including, but not limited to, annual preventive health, pre- and post-deployment interviews, and deployment health assessments; pre-placement, occupational health, and separation health physical exams; fitness for duty evaluations; line of duty, and medical continuation determinations. Utilizes extended specialized training and experience to review, compare, and interpret complex medical standards, policies and laws and provide sound recommendations. This includes, but is not limited to, reviewing DD Form 2992, "Medical Recommendations for Flying or Special / Operational Duty Log", summarizing findings and reporting to the Deployment Availability Working Group.

Coordinates with inter-disciplinary teams to gather facts and uses effective analytical and evaluative methods to prepare healthcare recommendations of an advanced nature and considerable difficulty level. Utilizes knowledge of military medical organizational structure, policies and procedures to independently review records/referrals and recommend appropriate aeromedical and operational dispositions online of duty and medical continuation determinations; separation history and physical exams; incapacitation pay; convalescent leave; and the need for disability evaluation system processing.

Conducts records review and face to face meetings relating to the Exceptional Family Member Program.

The incumbent performs a variety of professional direct health care clinical duties within the field of general family medicine. Assignments include a wide range of activities including assessing, planning, evaluating, and modifying the plan of acute and chronically ill patients. (45%)

2. Provides Aerospace Medicine support. Utilizing extended specialized training and professional experience in applying a wide range of concepts, principles, and methodologies of patient care services sufficient to perform highly specialized assignments of an advanced nature and considerable difficulty; monitors assigned ANG personnel to enhance aircrew health and safety and prepare/update case management records for personnel with duty, deployment or fitness restrictions.

The incumbent :

Evaluates adherence to medical care plans, supporting implementation and compliance through professional knowledge of and skill in applying medical judgment for the pre- and post-deployment health assessment, human immunodeficiency virus (can be designated HIV provider), personnel reliability, Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act, security clearance; overseas clearance; force health protection; force health readiness; psychological health; occupational and environmental health (i.e., hearing conservation; immunization; fetal, respiratory and radiological protection; ionizing radiation, potable water quality, hazard communication, and quantitative fitness testing) programs.

Provides consultation, teaching, and coordination with patients and their family members of treatment and medical care. Coordinates with Patients' physicians' findings and diagnoses, laboratory results, follow-up treatment plan or the effect of medications prescribed in accordance with approved protocols. Provides primary care and preventive services to healthy individuals, including guidance in common illnesses, accidents, alternative drug usage, etc. Evaluates the total health care needs of patients and develops plans to meet clients' needs. Participates with the attending physician and other medical staff in interpreting and evaluating continuing changes in direct patient care, conflicting requirements, or technological developments in the medical field. Plans with other professionals and agencies involved in providing primary care services to patients and their family members, and coordinates the primary care provided.

Provides sound medical advice/guidance for safety investigations and compiles a clinically relevant medical summary and/or relevant medical records for the safety investigation officer. Identifies ANG members and career fields that are high risk for mental distress and works with Directors of Psychological Health and other agencies to provide necessary support. (35%)

3. Performs other duties as assigned.

PLEASE CONTACT HRO FOR COMPLETE POSITION DESCRIPTION.

Major Duties:

• Supervises a group of employees performing work at the GS-13 level.
• Exercises supervisory authorities and responsibilities involving work assignment and review, as well as the administrative and personnel management functions relative to the staff supervised.
• Provides administrative and technical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of the team.
• Distributes workload within the team and ensures the work assignments of employees in the team are carried out.
• Reviews the work of team members at various stages of completion to assure compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and VA Acquisition Regulations (VAAR), VA/VHA policies, directives, information letters, handbooks, and Procurement & Logistics Office (PLO) and RPO East standard operating procedures.
• Tracks work assigned to the team from receipt through closeout. Serves as a point of contact for internal and external customers.
• Oversees the RPO East program, which conducts required contract reviews of solicitations for the most complex procurements in the contracting activity for pre-solicitation, pre-negotiation and pre-award packages, which includes serving on Contract Review Teams (CRTs) and Contract Review Board (CRBs).
• Provides guidance and technical direction to contracting officers as needed for complex technical contract questions.

As an Authorized Representative (AR) of the U.S. Secretary of Labor, the incumbent performs the following duties to promote and enforce mine safety and health compliance within the coal mining industry.

• Conducts special investigations of accidents and fatality disasters after rescue and recovery operations are completed. Secures evidence and maintains a chain of custody, issuing citations or orders resulting from the disaster. Makes determinations regarding possible knowing, willful violations, and participates in civil or criminal proceedings, as necessary.
• As required, independently conducts a wide variety of on-site safety and health inspections and investigations of coal mines, preparation plants, and related facilities.
• Investigates discrimination complaints filed by miners, representatives of miners, or applicants for employment.
• Investigates possible knowing and or willful violations.
• Conducts other investigative activities as the needs of the district dictate.
• Develops unique investigative strategies.
• Collects evidence and facts according to all local, State, and Federal mandates, laws, rules, and/or regulations.
• Maintains control of evidence and confidential statements and other documented facts in accordance with MSHA guidelines, policies, procedures, and mandates.
• Secures evidence, facts, information, reports, and other documentation.
• Analyzes facts and evidence collected during an investigation to assure proper interpretation of said facts and evidence.
• Conducts interviews with possible witnesses. May also conduct interviews or collect information or evidence from businesses associated with coal mining, inspectors, supervisors, managers, engineers, technical support staff, and specialists.
• Coordinates investigative activities with adversarial legal counsel and or mine management, as needed.
• Ensures that the purpose of the investigation is fulfilled and all issues are adequately addressed.
• Conducts interviews with possible witnesses. May also conduct interviews or collect information or evidence from businesses associated with coal mining, inspectors, supervisors, managers, engineers, technical support staff, and specialists.
• Prepares written reports of inspections and investigations issuing citations and orders for violations found during the examination.

Major duties and responsibilities include:

• 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