Physician - Deputy Chief of Staff

Full Job Description

The Deputy Chief of Staff for Clinical Support reports to the Chief of Staff and serves as the principal assistant to the Chief of Staff in all clinical, administrative and performance matters.

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.

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

Physical Requirements: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Major Duties:

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 30, 2026.

The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applicants will be April 6, 2026 with subsequent cut-off dates every week.

Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until position is filled.

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. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Authorized Learn more.

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

Contact VISN7EDRPFacilityCoordinators2@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 Deputy Chief of Staff demonstrates effective oversight and full management of clinical issues services with oversight of all COS service lines.

Has knowledge of VA Performance Measures for Quality Healthcare (HEDIS/ORXY) and demonstrates working knowledge of patient satisfaction performance initiatives and access measures.

The Deputy Chief of Staff will assist in coordinating clinical and support program development to meet those needs including advising the Chief of Staff and Director about adequacy and appropriateness of the organization's scope of services and Its professional and support staff.

Facilitate efforts to strengthen clinical programs and operational issues involving individual veterans and identifying opportunities to increase collaboration with community partners.

The Deputy Chief of Staff will represent the Chief of Staff in all aspects of administrative leadership, including but not limited to: serve as a member of key healthcare system managerial bodies including serving as a member of the organized medical staff, attending its meetings and helping to ensure adherence to its bylaws, rules and regulations, working with other healthcare professionals to establish policies so that all healthcare professionals practice within the scope of their licenses, consulting in developing and maintaining an adequate medical record system and participating in service training programs.

The Deputy Chief of Staff will also be a member of the peer review committee, chair compensation panels and participate in other standing committees.

The Deputy Chief of Staff will coordinate and integrate programs into a comprehensive package of services to meet the needs of Veterans by participating in establishing policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure adequate, comprehensive services.

The Deputy Chief of Staff will provides assistance on top management administrative matters affecting patient care, education and organizational policy.

Provides strategic planning and direction to programs to ensure successful progression and improvement and will contribute to the strategic mission, vision values and goals of the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center (CVVAMC).

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM, (subject to change based on agency needs)