Physician - Chief of Endocrinology

The Iowa City Veterans Affairs Health Care System (ICVAHCS) is seeking a Part-Time, Physician - Chief of Endocrinology to join the Specialty Care Service Line at the VAMC in Iowa City, Iowa.

The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. Duties include but are not limited to: The Section Chief will supervise all operational aspects of the Endocrinology Section, including establishment of the highest clinical care standards, continued growth of the research operation, and the provision of high-quality education to health profession learners. The Endocrinology Chief will have primary responsibility for supervising other Endocrinology Providers in the Section, and to ensure that they are performing to the highest standards of clinical, research, and educational excellence with the highest degrees of professionalism. The Section Chief will be the clinical director of all inpatient consultation services, outpatient clinics and procedural units. Ensures Endocrinology care is delivered in accordance with hospital policy, meeting or exceeding community standards and VHA national benchmarks. Assures that care of patients in both outpatient and inpatient settings is smooth, patient-centric, and safe. This includes but is not limited to, collaboration and good communication with the Emergency Department, Subspecialty Sections, and Clinics admitting patients to the hospital. Oversees the development and implementation of systems redesigns projects, quality improvements, and assurance programs of the Endocrinology Section. Champions initiatives designed to improve overall quality using evidence based medicine and peer review. Participates in clinical review process such as tort claims, peer reviews, management reviews and administrative activities, as directed by the Chief of Medical Service. The Endocrinology Section Chief fosters a culture of transparency, communication, collegiality and patient centered interdisciplinary teamwork. She/he will use astute business acumen to optimally utilize resources and adapt to changes, exercising leadership and flexibility. The Chief of Endocrinology Section is expected to maintain current medical knowledge and technical skills and provide both leadership and documentation that all Endocrinology Providers within the Section are competent with respect to current privileging. He/she is expected to maintain excellent diagnostic, judgmental, and therapeutic acumen in the care of veterans receiving Endocrinology interventions. Performs clinical duties including but not limited to full general endocrinological evaluations/examinations on established or newly consulted patients in the Endocrinology clinics, inpatient wards or Emergency Department. Other clinical responsibilities will include expanded use of non-traditional care such as (CVT), electronic consultation (e-consult) to improve access to Endocrinology care. The Section Chief is encouraged to maintain research funding for their own program and support the growth of the research operation in their section. This may include bench research, clinical and translational research, or health services research. The Section Chief will work collaboratively with the affiliate, the Division of Endocrinology at the University of Iowa, to ensure the implementation of outstanding educational curriculum in Endocrinological diseases. 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 annual paid time offer 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 Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00am-4:30pm. Alternative work hours, if desired, should be agreed upon at the time of hire.

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.