Physician (Deputy Chief of Staff)

The Deputy Chief of Staff (DCOS) is a full member of the senior leadership team which functions as the decision-making body for the overall health system administration. The DCOS will demonstrate the principals of servant leadership and is transparent, cooperative, and collaborative. The DCOS collaborates with executive leadership in the formulation, supervision, and integration of clinical activities inherent in the professional services and research of the LVHCS.

Duties may include but are not limited to: Participate with the health system's governing councils, management, medical staff and clinical leaders in the health system's decision-making structures and processes reporting directly to the Director. Provides effective leadership, coordination and oversight for the following programs and services: Emergency service, Primary Care Service, Mental Health Service, Medicine Service, Neurology Service, Surgery Service, Anesthesia Service, Research Program, Education Service, Dental Service, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service, Radiology, Geriatrics and Extended Care Service, Women's Health Program, Pharmacy Service, Care in the Community Service and Clinical Operations. Serves as a member of key medical center managerial bodies including serving as a member of the organized medical staff. chairing its meetings and helping to ensure adherence to its bylaws and rules and regulations, working with other health care professional to establish policies so that all health care professionals' practice within the scope of their licenses, consulting in developing maintaining an adequate medical record system, and participating in in-service training programs. Co-Chairs the Medical Executive Board, Health Care Delivery Council and Peer Review Committee. Demonstrates ability to supervise a staff of employees to accomplish the work of the organization. This involves work assignments and review; as well as the administrative and personnel management functions to the staff supervised. Responsible for meeting the VA performance measures and Clinic Access goals assigned to he Chief of Staff. Demonstrate ability to provide assistance on top management administrative matters affecting patient care, education, and organizational policy. Will participate in local, VISN, and national level committees as assigned by Chief of Staff, Director or VISN CMO. Other duties as assigned. 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 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, 8:00am - 4:30pm

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. 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.