Associate Chief of Staff for Specialty Service

Full Job Description

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program.

You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment.

Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application.

Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement.

Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation.

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.

Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine.

The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed.

Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.

Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification.

(NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), b) OR [(2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA),OR (3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States), which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences.

Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs).

PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e., not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee-basis.

PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged; rather, they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision.

Additionally, surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs. Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Preferred Experience: Board certified in Internal Medicine subspecialty including but not limited to: Cardiology, Neurology, Pulmonary, GI, ID, Dermatology, Rheumatology, Nephrology, Endocrinology, or Heme/ONC.

Board certified/eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Practice medicine will be considered. Supervisory experience required.

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

Physical Requirements: All applicants must be physically and mentally able to perform efficiently the duties of the position.

The selected candidate should be physically and mentally capable to perform the duties of the position.

Physical activity includes sitting, standing (up to 2 hours), walking (up to 2 hours),bending and reaching. Major Duties:

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VHA Physician Total Rewards. Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more.

EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.

Contact Krystee.Draper@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance 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 successful candidate will serve as the Associate Chief of Staff (ACOS) for Specialty Service (SS) under the direct supervision of the Chief of Staff (COS).

The position provides administrative, clinical, and programmatic leadership for Specialty Services which includes oversight of Podiatry, Infectious Disease, Physical Medicine and Rehab clinic, Pain Team, Pain Intervention Clinic, Nephrology, Cardiology, Urology, Gynecology, Gastroenterology, Chiropractic Care, Respiratory Therapy, Physical Therapy, Audiology, Rheumatology and other specialties based on organizational need.

The ACOS for SS plans and develops initiatives and programs in collaboration with others to ensure coordination and streamlining of services.

The ACOS for SS will work closely with leaders within the facility to ensure optimization of resources in the care delivery model.

They will participate in local governance, administrative management, quality assurance, meetings, committees and complete assignments as necessary or assigned.

The ACOS for SS will perform direct clinical care a minimum number of hours per week, as determined by the COS to maintain clinical expertise in the field.

Incumbent promotes effective coordination and support of clinical care by evaluating current and potential patient needs, clinical workload, resources, and special programs/mandates.

The ACOS for SS monitors and evaluates the quality of specialty services as an integral part of the overall quality assessment and improvement program and assuring compliance with the Joint Commission in addition to maintaining compliance with all VHA policies and performance standards.

They will promote and evaluate standards of clinical competence and conduct for staff which are maintained through compliance with the credentialing and privileging processes, monitoring and evaluation of clinical practice, peer review, and other appropriate quality assurance activities.

The ACOS for SS will lead the service in addressing applicable clinical metrics and maintaining awareness of performance expectations.

A primary objective of the ACOS for SS is to mentor and lead highly competent, satisfied staff dedicated to providing the highest quality care centered around Veteran needs and optimizing health and well-being.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday - 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. Nights, weekends and holidays may be required.

Due to the nature of this position, hours may be rotated or extended based on the needs of the Medical Center and our Veterans. This is a non-bargaining unit position.