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Health System Specialist-Health Professions Education (HPE) Specialist

Veterans Health Administration · Posted 2 days ago

On-site Des Moines, IA $62K – $98K Apply by Oct 8, 2026 Health System Specialist ENTJESTJINTJISTJ
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About the Role

The incumbent serves as a Health Systems Specialist - Health Professions Education (HPE) Specialist. This position supports the Designated Education Officer (DEO) and HPE management for establishing, maintaining, and evaluating the quality of HPE programs and the quality of care delivered by health professions trainees (HPTs) at the VA medical facility.

What You'll Do

  • →The purpose of this position is to conduct and evaluate a wide range of program management and administrative duties to fulfill requirements related to VHA's academic mission and OAA's strategic plans.
  • →Duties include, but may not be limited to the following: Responsible for the technical work required for HPE programs including affiliation agreements, trainee qualifications and credentials letter (TQCVL), program letters of agreement (PLAs), direct HPT/affiliate staff customer service, and the on- and off­ boarding processes of HPTs.
  • →Review and validate HPT applications, qualifications, and appointment against OAA criteria before starting clinical rotations and performing patient care.
  • →Inform management with authoritative analyses, policy guidance and opinions regarding HPT appointment and on- and off-boarding processes as it relates to HPE programs.
  • →Enhance the efficiency of processes and HPT training experience as it effects the reputation of VA and its ability to maintain and expand the clinical workforce of VA and the nation through recruitment and retention of highly qualified HPTs.
  • →Responsible for enacting process changes with OAA, affiliate staff, facility leadership, clinical and administrative service lines by implementing SOPs, developing and administering training programs, and advising on HPE regulations.
  • →Provide complex coordination across clinical and administrative service lines at both facility and Veterans Services Integrated Network (VISN) levels.
  • →Synthesize and maintain data from diverse data systems and sources to cross check, validate and present relevant information and reports.
  • →Performs other related duties as assigned.
  • →Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met.
  • →Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.
  • →Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 7:30AM- 4:00PM Telework: Not Avaialble Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
  • →Position Description/PD#: Health System Specialist-Health Professions Education (HPE) Specialist/PD99460S and PD99461S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers.
  • →This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest.

Requirements

  • ✓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.
  • ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment.
  • ✓A pre-placement physical examination is not required.
  • ✓Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
  • ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (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.
  • ✓There is no educational substitution at this grade level.
  • ✓A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

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