Physician - Genomics Section Chief

<p>This position is eligible for the 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.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Work Schedule: 8:00am-4:30pm Mon-Fri PST Remote: This position is 100% remote outside of working area. Please note, this position is designated as a remote position, and we have disclosed to you that this position may fall under the Presidential Memorandum titled "Return to In-Person Work" ending remote capability, which will require you to go into the office. Travel Requirement: Yes (The position may require travel to provide training and consultation with VISN, CRH Spoke sites, and facility leadership, and in support of regional or national leadership goals regarding genomic medicine implementation and evaluation.) Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact V21CCOEEDRP@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 The mission of the VISN 21 CRH Genomics Program is to provide comprehensive genetics care to Veterans with limited access to genetics care locally. This individual is responsible for developing the strategic and operational plan and executing on the clinical programs, ensuring that CRH services are completed at the highest standard. This CRH Genomics Section Chief is required to exercise a high level of leadership and organizational skill, independent judgment, problem-solving ability, and content expertise in program development, implementation and evaluation. The position requires the ability to communicate effectively with field staff and VISN, CRH, and VA Central Office (VACO) leadership on a variety of clinical, policy and administrative strategic priorities. Basic Requirements: Section Chief/Administrative: a. Assist the CRH Specialty Service Chief with responsibilities as assigned for developing, organizing and directing the VISN CRH Genomics Program and CRH Genomics staff, with an emphasis on delivering services to the most underserved facilities b. Provide education on CRH actions and activities related to the CRH Genomics Program to various disciplines via multiple levels of training, including the development and maintenance of training manuals and documents, interprofessional group training, specific profession trainings, and one-on-one education. c. Ensure efficient operations of the VISN CRH Genomics Program are met and utilizes resources to ensure these operations meet the mission and goals of the VISN and national CRH Program, as well as Veterans Health Administration (VHA) standards d. Additional duties as assigned. Clinical Responsibilities: a. Review incoming consults to determine whether patients would benefit from care through the CRH Genomics program. b. Perform initial patient assessments including histories and physical examinations. Completing history and physical examinations may occur using VVC or CVT technology, but direct face-to-face visits may also be required. c. Provide care to Genomics Program Veterans, which includes coordination of care. d. Order diagnostic studies as appropriate for Veterans receiving care within CRH Genomics Program. e. Additional duties as assigned.</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.