Physician - Deputy Chief of Staff

Full Job Description

The Deputy Chief of Staff (DCOS) is a physician executive that works under the leadership and direction of the Chief of Staff (COS) at the Jesse Brown VAMC in Chicago, IL.

The DCOS will support COS in managing complex healthcare delivery operations and serve as an active partner with all academic affiliates and community healthcare providers.

As a full assistant to the COS, the DCOS is responsible for fulfilling the role of Acting COS in the COS's absence.

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: Medical Staff Management, Knowledge of VHA rules and procedure Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

Physical Requirements: The work requires standing or walking for a major portion of the work day.

Physical requirements could consist of a variety of standing, walking, twisting, turning, sitting, bending, pushing, carrying and light lifting. Major Duties:

The Deputy Chief of Staff (DCOS) reports directly to the Chief of Staff (COS) located primarily on our main campus in Chicago, Illinois and has a wide range of inpatient and outpatient clinical responsibilities encompassing the administration of medical care and treatment to Veterans in Chicago and the Northwest Indiana area.

Veteran care is delivered through the main campus in Chicago, along with four Community-Based Outpatient Clinics: Adam Benjamin, Jr.

VA Outpatient Clinic, Auburn Gresham, Chicago Heights, and Lakeside CBOCs, in addition to extensive telehealth and mental health/homeless locations near the main campus.

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 DCOS will support COS in managing complex healthcare delivery operations and serve as an active partner with all academic affiliates and community healthcare providers.

The DCOS will chair and serve on various medical center and Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) committees and workgroups, support clinical services and providers, and provide direct patient care in his/her area of specialty.

The DCOS will also be responsible for performance measures, performance improvement, and the application of sound business principles in growing programs.

The DCOS will at times serve as acting COS and in that capacity execute decisions independently and in conjunction with other members of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and be required to participate in COS on-call coverage during nights, weekends, and holidays.

In carrying out the administrative duties and responsibilities of the position: Acts as a full assistant to the COS in the efficient management of clinical and medical services to veterans served by the healthcare system at all of its campuses.

Creates and monitors quality improvement measures for process improvement in active collaboration with the Quality Management Office and Patient Care Services.

Responsible for compliance with all safety, regulatory, and accrediting body requirements.

Takes a proactive role with the COS and Associate COSs in coordinating and integrating clinical and support programs to create a healthcare system that meets the highest contemporary standards of patient safety, quality, value, and Veteran experience.

Ensures medical staff compliance with regulations, medical staff bylaws, facility policies, The Joint Commission standards, performance metrics, and other appropriate regulations.

Assist with development and execution of the overall Health Care System operational and business plans. Motivate and collaborate effectively with a diverse administrative and clinical staff.

Establishes and monitors productivity standards and organizational performance improvement priorities. Organizes work, sets priorities, delegates tasks and responsibilities.

Translates management goals and objectives into well-coordinated and controlled service operations.

Works independently, exercises clinical judgment in dealing with complex clinical decisions and daily problems, and coordinates with other disciplines concerning total patient care using professional knowledge and skill in applying a wide range of concepts, principles, and methodology.

Incumbent assures that all OWCP forms are accurately completed, in a timely manner, in accordance with the Human Resources Management Service (HMRS) guidelines The role of the DCOS includes the provision of clinical care in area of specialization of the Provider.

The incumbent will maintain an active clinical practice within the appropriate area as defined by the COS. Work Schedule: M-F, 8:00am-4:30 pm