Associate Chief of Staff (ACOS) of Research & Development

SummaryThe 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information - refer to Required Documents below. The Associate Chief of Staff (ACOS) of Research & Development works at Louis A. Johnson VAMC and is responsible for providing oversight for all research studies at Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center (LAJVAMC). He/she has senior leadership responsibility for administrative and budgetary operations of the R & D department.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 entendre or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but!!!!! Possibly there's a copy error here; the description continues as text. Let's keep it as plain text.Existing text says: 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 metfar 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 cats 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) - 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 experiencesResidents currently betrekking in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs 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: 3-5 years of experience in researchBoard CertificationReference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/Physical Requirements: Lifting up to 35 pounds - intermittentlymoderate carrying (15-35 pounds) - intermittentlylifting over 35 pounds with assistive devices in accordance with the Safe Patient Handling Policy except in emergent situations requiring prompt patient carepulling - intermittentlypushing - intermittentlyreaching above the shoulders - intermittently - both hands requiredwalking - intermittentlystanding - intermittentlykneeling - intermittentlyand repeated bending.DutiesThis is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 30 - 2026The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be January 31 - 2026 with subsequent cut-off date every monthEligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as needed basis until the position if filledThe ACOS of Research and Development is responsible for the hypertension of all research related activities including the Researchigten & Development Committee - the Human Research Protection Program and maintaining compliance with both VA research regulations ???The ACOS of R & D is expected to remain privileged and practicing in his/her specialty field and to have an active involvement in his/her own research projectsThe incumbent has both administrative and supervisory responsibilities within the Research DepartmentThe ACOS of R & D will be expected to obtain an academic appointment at the affiliated medical schoolThis position offers an excellent opportunity to facilitate the growth and development of an enthusiastic and well-motivated team of staff and investigatorsThe Associate Chief of Staff has direct patient care (clinical time - face-to-face patient care - etc.) - within his/her area of clinical expertise - minimum of 30% (12 hours per week)Other duties include: Participate in research activities pertinent to their area of expertise although limited research is conducted in the clinical setting - the use of carefully executed procedures may be part of a research designThe incumbent may be requested to assist in gathering clinical research dataResponsible for supervising - mentoring - and precepting student trainees within their specialty field and maintaining liaisons with affiliated colleges and universitiesThey may also provide instructions to residents and interns who seek information on his/her area of specialtyResponsible for planning - conducting - coordinating - and monitoring the effectiveness and clinical outcomes of patient-centered treatment and rehabilitative services to maximize and restore to the greatest extent possible physical and social functioningWorks independently and in collaboration with other health services researchers formulating and conducting research projects related to his/her disciplinary fieldServes as a consultant to other facility personnel involving the most difficult and complex cases and is a recognized subject matter expert in their fieldCommunicates with and motivate staff members of other disciplines and promote staff solidarity with regard to treatment issuesSupervises Research and Development staff to include but not limited to Research Nurse and Administrative OfficerHears and resolves informal complaints and grievances - develops performance improvement plans when indicated - and recommends personnel actions as appropriate for employees supervisedApproves funding transactions for research control pointsVA offers a comprehensive total rewards packageVHA Physician Total RewardsPay: 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 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm Contract Buy Out Program: This position may be eligible for the Physician / Provider Contract Buy Out Program (CBOP) - which authorizes VHA to buy out service contracts (Locum agreements - loan repayments - sign-on bonus contracts - Physician-owned practices) in exchange for employment at certain rural or highly rural facilities for a period of éléments (minimum 4 years)For additional information and eligibility requirements conjunto contact the VHA Contract Buy Out Program Manager at vacontractbuyoutprog@va.gov.J-18808-Ljbffr