Physician (Deputy Chief of Staff)

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.

01Basic 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. Additional Requirement: Provide beginning and completion dates of Education and Residencies within your application.

02Preferred Experience

Leadership experience for three (3) years or more. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

03Physical Requirements

See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Service for requirements.

Duties include but are not limited to the following: The Deputy Chief of Staff's responsibilities include serving as the lead physician in the medical center's clinical access and quality of care initiatives/programs. Serves as Acting Chief of Staff in absence of Chief of Staff. Provides administrative and clinical oversight to support delivery of care, research, and education goals. Serves as primary backup to the Chief of Staff and participates in executive leadership functions.

Leads quality improvement, utilization management, and high-reliability organization initiatives. Ensures compliance with medical staff bylaws, policies, Joint Commission standards, and regulatory requirements. Supports clinical program implementation as assigned. Assist chief of staff in overseeing credentialing and privileging for licensed independent providers and advanced practice providers. Represents the Chief of Staff on committees, councils, and task forces at facility, VISN, and national levels.

Supervises Chief of Staff Office staff, including assignments, performance management, and mentoring. Collaborates with service line leaders on resource planning, performance measurement, and operational standards. Participates in budget development, business planning, and reviews contract requests for resource acquisition. Provides interim Chief of Staff coverage when needed. Supports integrated clinical care models and coordination across service lines.

Maintains academic affiliate relationships and supports education and research integration. Provider direct supervision of assigned departments/services. Actively participates in improving quality and access initiatives in collaboration with other service line leaders. Collaborates with the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and service chiefs in the development and execution of the overall Medical Center strategic and business plan.

Collaborates with other Medical Center leaders to develop initiatives and programs to ensure coordination of service, reduction of redundancies, and enhancement of cost effectiveness. Stays abreast of and educates staff about changing conditions in health care. Encourages and rewards risk-taking and entrepreneurial behavior. Encourages demonstration projects, pilots, and other experimental approaches, which may lead to the development of alternative revenue streams and other gains in the organizational outcomes.

Develops an interdisciplinary team of innovative, highly motivated individuals who are continuously striving for excellence in patient care and customer service. Work Schedule: Full Time; Monday - Friday 8:00am-4:30pm VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be eligible for highly qualified candidates 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