Physician (Deputy Chief of Staff- Hampton)

<p>The Deputy Chief of Staff is the primary backup to the Chief of Staff and provides administrative, clinical, and programmatic leadership to help ensure achievement of the Medical Center's clinical, performance, research, and educational goals. Reports to the Chief of Staff and serves as a key clinical resource for the Medical Center Director and the Chief of Staff. The Deputy Chief of Staff has all authorities as does the Chief of Staff and can act in the absence of the Chief of Staff.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>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 Duties include but are not limited to the following: The Deputy Chief of Staff is accountable to the Chief of Staff of the Hampton VA Medical Center. The Deputy Chief of Staff is responsible for the management and operation of all clinical programs and services as directed by the Chief of Staff. The provision of clinical services include a very active outpatient clinical program offering primary and subspecialty care, inpatient care including intensive care, inpatient mental health care; long term Spinal Cord Injury Unit; a Geriatrics & Extended Care Unit; Hospice Unit; large Domiciliary Unit; residency training program (affiliate of Eastern Virginia Medical School); and a research program. The DCOS will provide clinical development and oversight of VA-DOD sharing and joint initiatives. Comprehensive health care is provided through primary care, subspecialty care, and long-term care. Expertise is available in medicine, surgery, psychiatry, physical medicine and rehabilitation, neurology, hematology/oncology, radiology, dialysis, cardiology, endocrinology, dentistry, spinal cord injury, and hospice. There are community-based outpatient clinics in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, and Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Other clinical programs include Compensation and Pension/Integrated Disability Examination Program, and non-VA Care/Choice. Additional responsibilities include collaboration on same day access, systems redesign, and quality improvement initiatives. The incumbent will work with the clinical service chiefs and performance measure champions to improve processes, meet performance measure goals, improve SAIL metrics, and improve utilization management. Reviews requests for contracts and helps determine the best way to obtain the required resources. The Deputy serves on a broad spectrum of medical center committees, task forces, etc. Responsibilities include hands on clinical work, oversight, and administration of all aspects of patient care, including guidance and training for residents and other trainees. The preferred applicant has an extensive record of leadership as a clinician and educator and exceptional health care operations and financial management abilities. Knowledge of Joint Commission and other accrediting bodies is essential. Research experience is a plus. As a member of the Executive Leadership team, the preferred applicant must be a skilled interpersonal communicator and have the ability to promote medical staff excellence as well as meet performance measure goals while utilizing the most cost-effective methodology. The applicant should be eligible for academic appointment and is expected to practice medicine at the Hampton VAMC in his or her field. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am- 4:30pm</p><h3>Requirements</h3>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 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.<h3>Education</h3>Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are: Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted. Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) for the year in which the degree was granted. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, confirmation must be made that the medical school meets (or met) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) eligibility requirement for year graduated. NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities. The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area. Ensure Education and Residency Start and Completion Dates are listed within your CV.