Physician - Chief of Primary Care

The incumbent serves as Chief of Primary Care within Columbia Veterans Affairs Health Care System (CVAHCS). The primary role is overseeing service delivery and supporting strategic planning aligned with organizational priorities. This will involve creating the annual Primary Care Strategic Plan, identifying system development and coordinating with the Executive Team and Service Chiefs. This position provides direct supervision for 63 clinical and administrative full time employee's (FTEs)."

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized to a highly qualified candidate. This position is eligible for 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.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 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 Duties include but not limited to: Function in lead management role within the Primary Care Services. Develop and implement measures to ensure efficiency and effectiveness. Develop and execute a Primary Care Service Business Plan. Be accountable for resources used, directly and indirectly, by the Primary Care Service. Promote and develop measures to monitor staff performance and assess clinical outcomes. Quality Improvement: direct continuous measurement and improvement of quality of care. Create strategic partnerships with VHA facility program directors, service line chiefs, and community organizations. Collaborate with other Primary Care Service Chiefs, VISN leadership, VA Central Office staff, and VA leadership. Human Resources Management: participate in selection of team members, oversee recruitment, provide supervision, and assure appropriate actions in promotions, selections, rewards, recognition, training, and problem resolution. Team Building: develop a strong interdisciplinary team; provide clinical input and oversight for patient treatment plans. Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm. 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.