Physician-Deputy Chief of Staff

SummaryThe Deputy Chief of Staff is a senior physician leader who supports the Chief of Staff in overseeing clinical operations - quality of care - and alignment with VA mission - policies - and strategic goals. The role combines direct clinical leadership with administrative and programmatic oversight across services and facilities. The Deputy Chief of Staff reports directly to the Chief of Staff and serves as a key clinical and administrative advisor for the VA medical center.QualificationsTo 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.United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA PolicyDegree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicineThe 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 completedCurrent - full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or in the District of ColumbiaResidency 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) - 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 experiencesResidents 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-basisPRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privilegedrather - they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervisionAdditionally - surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPsProficiency in spoken and written EnglishPreferred Experience: Self-direction and dependabilityOutstanding ability to function independentlyExcellent interpersonal relationship/communication skillsAbility to think systematically at a Service Chief or Senior Manager LevelDemonstrated leadership knowledge and skills in managing both clinical and non-clinical staff members across a multi‑divisional health care systemAbility to build teams of clinical and non‑clinical staff members that collaborate in meeting the needs of the customersStrong partnering skills Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/Physical Requirements: Light lifting - under 15 pounds Light carrying - under 15 pounds Walking (1 hour) Standing (1 hour) Repeated bending (.25 hours) Climbing - legs only (1 hour) Both legs required Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jager 1 to 4 Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other Both eyes required Depth perception Ability to distinguish basic colors Hearing (aid may be permitted) Mental & Emotional stability Environmental Factors: Outside and inside Excessive heat Excessive humidity Slippery or uneven walking surfaces Working closely with others Working alone Protracted or irregular hours of workDutiesVA offers a comprehensive total rewards packageVHA Physician Total RewardsRecruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be eligible for highly‑qualified applicantsPay: 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 moonlightingMajor Duties/Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to: Responsible for the effective and efficient management of all clinical programs and services such as Academic Affiliations & Research - Primary Care - Office of Community Care - Women's Health - and Compensation & Pension Oversees a large - complex organization that encompasses several component parts integral to the functioning of an outpatient/inpatient facilityIncumbent will have broad and overall responsibility for multi‑service level organizational units and have full responsibility for clinical practice - program management - education - human resources management and supervision of those servicesManages substantive parts of specialized - complex - professional services which significantly impact the care provided to VeteransExercises administrative - programmatic - clinical and academic oversight of all assigned programs to ensure delivery of quality services in coordination with the Chief of Staff or ADPCS where appropriateProvides leadership and guidance on independent assessments and recommendations for policy - Ensures that programs - processes and procedures are in place to meet VHA performance measures and monitorsUses chart reviews and data analytic methods to improve performance and quality problemsMonitors work performance to ensure that requirements are satisfiedinterpret and process a wide variety of data related to program planning and specialized needs of the Veterans - the service and the medical centerensure policies or issues have been fully coordinated - vetted and staffedadvise leadership on implications - key issues and relationships to interest groups (both internal and external) and recommend courses of actionDirects patient care needs assessmentsidentifies gaps in services and supports strategic planning and program development to meet those needsWithin the local planning process - develops short and long‑term goals and objectivesDevelops program review and evaluation to ensure that the access - quality of care - customer service - patient satisfaction and utilization management - efficiency dimensions of care are continuously evaluated and improvedEnsures compliances with all functions and standards of accreditation entities such as The Joint Commission (TJC) and the Commission of Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) that are applicable (assessment of the patientcare of the patientpatient rights - organizational ethicscontinuum of care - etc.)Work Schedule: To be determined by supervisor #J-18808-Ljbffr