Physician - ACOS Acute Care

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 30, 2027. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications and subsequent cut-off dates are on the 1st of each month. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled

Alabama's capital city, Montgomery, combines rich history, cultural attractions, and Southern hospitality. Set along the Alabama River, the city offers museums, historic landmarks, parks, restaurants, and a vibrant arts scene. With a relatively affordable cost of living and convenient access to communities across the state, Montgomery is a welcoming place to build both a career and a life. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized for well-qualified applicants. 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 Major Duties/Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to: The incumbent serves as the Associate Chief of Staff (ACOS) for Acute Care and Specialties and the Specialty Care Integrated Clinical Community (ICC) for Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System (CAVHCS). The ACOS for Acute Care and Specialties is a key leader that works under the broad supervision of the Chief of Staff. The ACOS for Acute Care and Specialty Services is responsible and accountable for the overall leadership, policy planning, budget, operations and performance of the service line at all sites to achieve quality healthcare and outcomes. The ACOS for the Acute Care and Specialties has overall clinical, administrative, strategic planning, budgetary and supervisory responsibilities for programs aligned under the service and over the multi-disciplinary staff assigned. The service line consists of inpatient and outpatient services including a variety of specialty services. These comprehensive Medicine services are provided at a variety of locations including the main medical centers and the Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC's). The clinical disciplines included are hematology/oncology, cardiology, pulmonary/critical care, endocrinology, neurology, infectious disease, gastroenterology, nephrology and inpatient hospitalist service. The ACOS will also have oversight of the Emergency Department and Respiratory Care. The ACOS also provides oversight of non-clinical staff including the administrative officer and program analysts. Incumbent is responsible for developing strategic plans, policies, procedures and organizational structures required to fulfill the service line's mission. The incumbent has final decision-making authority, responsibility and accountability on all issues affecting the Acute Care/Specialty ICC. The incumbent collaborates with clinical and administrative operations and program/section managers to ensure integrated goals and priorities are established and met. The incumbent also works closely with peers in other services and management to meet the needs of CAVHCS recognized internal and external customer groups. The incumbent is knowledgeable of overall VA, VHA, VISN, and CAVHCS goals, missions and priorities to assure a positive impact on programs and resources. The incumbent is ultimately responsible for overall Acute Care/Specialty ICC clinical and administrative operations. This responsibility includes system operations of inpatient acute care, emergency/crisis care, outpatient clinics, patient/customer satisfaction, medicine sub-specialty service and successful attainment of CAVHCS, VISN and VHA performance measures and efficient and effective service delivery and resource management. Additionally, the position may have collateral assignments determined by the needs of the local facility, the VISN and/or VACO.They must demonstrate advanced practice skills and judgment, advanced supervisory skills, the ability to supervise a multidisciplinary staff, and program management skills and competencies consistent with the management of projects of broad scope, magnitude and complexity. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm. Subject to change based on the needs of the agency.

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation/examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.