Summary

The Overton Brooks VA Medical Center is actively seeking applicants for the Chief of Staff (COS). Searching for a board-certified physician who is an energetic and visionary leader with strong leadership - managerial - organizational - communication - and clinical skills who can build upon the strengths of the current clinical services.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position - you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation.

Basic Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
• 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 one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed
• Current - full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or in the District of Columbia
• Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training - approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification
• (NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the accrediting bodies for graduate medical education - the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) - in the list published for the year the residency - or fellowship if applicable - was completed
• OR (2) One year of post medical school training (internship - first year of residency - or transitional year residency) approved by ACGME or AOA followed by two years of post-training independent practice (performing under a full and unrestricted license) in the United States
• OR (3) Non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States (performing under a full and unrestricted license) performing duties related to the position they are applying for (United States fellowships would be creditable towards this requirement) - which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the Physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences
• Exceptions: Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as ""Physician Resident Providers"" (PRPs)
• PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e. - not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent basis
• PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged
• rather - they are to have a ""scope of practice"" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision
• Additionally - surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs
• In rare and unusual circumstances - the Facility Director can submit a memo to the VISN Director through the VISN Chief Medical Officer - who may approve requests for reasonable exceptions to the residency training requirement for Physicians whose composite record of experience - accomplishments - performance - and qualifications warrant such action
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Preferred Experience: Possess a broad knowledge and understanding of health care policies - missions - and operating programs - knowledge of healthcare management - and the principles of high reliability organizations
• Board certified/eligible
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: Light lifting - under 15 pounds
• light carrying - under 15 pounds
• walking - 1 hour
• standing - 1 hour
• ability to distinguish basic colors.

Duties

• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized for highly qualified applicants
• Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Approved
• 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 Chief of Staff is a member of the senior executive leadership team and is responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality - cost-effective patient care while overseeing medical staff development
• The COS plays an active role in maintaining strong relationships with affiliated academic institutions - recruiting highly qualified licensed independent practitioners - ensuring compliance with VA and accreditation requirements - supporting research and education programs - and fostering a culture of continuous process improvement - patient safety - and exceptional Veteran-centered care
• Duties include but are not limited to the following: Demonstrates outstanding clinical judgement and leadership in ensuring delivery of safe - high-quality patient care
• Interprets and evaluates clinical information to support effective decision-making and patient outcomes
• Ensures timely and appropriate treatment and intervention throughout clinical services
• Recognizes emergency situations and ensures prompt and appropriate action
• Maintains confidentiality and protects patient privacy in accordance with applicable laws - regulations - and policies
• Develops and maintains evidence-based clinical and management practices throughout the organization
• Ensures compliance with Medical Staff Bylaws and serves as Chair of the Medical Executive Council and other assigned clinical oversight committees
• Operates under the Executive Career Field Performance Plan and is evaluated by the Medical Center Director
• Serves as a mentor and leader for physicians - licensed independent practitioners - residents - allied health professionals - and administrative staff
• Leads the planning - organization - coordination - and execution of clinical - educational - and research programs
• Demonstrates broad knowledge of healthcare operations - quality improvement - performance management - accreditation standards - graduate medical education - and residency program development
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8:00am to 4:30pm - subject to change based on the needs of the facility.