Physician - Chief of Staff

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 obligated service (minimum 4 years). For additional information and eligibility requirements, contact the VHA CBOP Manager at vacontractbuyoutprog@va.gov.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Authorized 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 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNED DUTIES: 1. The Chief of Staff is attuned to the delivery of service throughout the medical center and assesses trends in treatment provided. 2. Make decisions regarding resolutions of difficult problems when required, with appropriate input from other key staff members. 3. Oversee the development of service level policies to provide staff accurate, current procedural information, instructions, guidelines and resources. 4. Enforces, revises, and oversees the legal aspects of the Medical Staff Bylaws. 5. Participates in Executive Resource Council to identify and determine strategic utilization of resources for the healthcare system including reviewing and advising on number of staff, equipment, contracts, budget and other resource allocations as appropriate. 6. Participate in recruiting qualified clinical staff. 7. Chairs compensation panels and professional standard boards. 8. Oversee the Credentialing and Privileging process for clinical staff. 9. Supervision and consultation for Clinical Service Chiefs, Program Managers, and other associated services within the COS Service Lines. 10. Oversee the professional practice functions of assigned staff. 11. Develops performance standards, pay for performance for physicians, and outlines Executive Career Field plans for reporting staff. 12. Completes performance appraisals and proficiencies. 13. Participate in/provide input into other performance appraisals and proficiencies of other clinical staff as required. 14. Mediates professional and service line conflicts regarding continuity of care and quality of care, including referral of Veterans across service or care lines during episodes of care. 15. Consults with and advises program managers regarding a variety of issues. 16. Establishes and communicates productivity standards for clinical services. 17. Monitors productivity standards for clinical services. 18. Reviews and resolves complaints about clinical practice. 19. Disseminates information pertinent to clinical practice at the facility. 20. Oversight of budget development for clinical services. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm

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.