Physician - Assistant Chief of Medicine
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The Cincinnati, OH VA Medical Center is seeking physician to be the Assistant Chief of Medicine at our facility. If you are interested in a career that offers professional / work life balance in a supportive clinical learning environment, providing integrated patient-centered, state-of-the-art care to Veterans, we welcome you to apply to be part of the Cincinnati VA team! 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 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 : Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), b) OR Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA),OR Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States), 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.
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 or fee-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. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Preferred Experience : Previous experience as a service / section chief Board certified / eligible in internal medicine or medical specialty Previous supervisor / management experience Previous experience developing staff and leading process improvement projects Exceptional organizational skills Reference : VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook , Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard.
This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements : Per VA Directive and Handbook - a physical examination will be conducted based on the physical requirements of the position.
A physical examination prior to placement is required. Long periods of standing or walking in the operating room setting and outpatient clinic will be encountered.
The mental / sensory requirements include recall, reasoning, problem-solving, hearing, speaking clearly, writing legibly, reading, and logical thinking.
The environment's pace can vary from steady to a sometimes-fast pace requiring handling of multiple priorities, frequent, sometimes intense customer, intense customer interactions, and the ability to adapt to frequent changes in a sometimes-noisy environment.
The VA has been named one of the Top 5 Best Places to Work in the federal government. Cincinnati is a family friendly, affordable, metropolitan city with great parks, fine arts, and food scene.
With both an urban energy and southern charm, the Cincinnati region has a vibrant and unique culture that flows from the Ohio River to the things to do, landmarks and events all around town.
With rich cultural offerings, award-winning family adventures, an ever-expanding art scene, a foodie's paradise, and breweries galore, this is one picturesque river region with much to explore! With major league sports, big-city arts, fun festivals and award-winning attractions, it can be hard to decide what to do in our dynamic river region! 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 K 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, 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 ASSISTANT CHIEF OF MEDICINE : The Assistant Chief of Medicine (ACoM) is responsible for providing leadership and strategic direction for the Medical Service as well as leadership to all clinical and administrative operations.
The ACOM will collaborate with the Chief of Medicine to develop and implement strategies that enhance medical service, research, and education.
This includes : Oversee the day-to-day operations of the medical services. Overall leadership, policy, planning, budget, operations, and performance of the Medical Service.
Work cooperatively with other Service Chiefs, medical center management, and all staff of medical service. Determine the number and type of specialized staff needed by Medicine Service to provide appropriate forms and level of patient.
Supervise section chiefs within the medical service and making sound decision on behalf of the Chief of Medicine. Keep management and staff informed of relevant changes and events.
Lead or actively participate in various task groups and committees addressing clinical issues at local, VISN, and national VHA levels.
Responsible for performance management and quality improvement for clinical services. Assess qualifications, competence, and productivity of clinical and administrative personnel.
Address performance and behavior problems in a timely and appropriate manner. Collaborate with clinical and administrative service line leaders to implement policy, planning, and system redesign, and developing and implementing service-level and center-level policies and procedures.
Determine the needs of assigned veteran population for services within specialty area. Provide orientation and continuing education opportunities to service staff and trainees and support research efforts.
Foster and maintain positive relationships with the University of Cincinnati and other affiliated institutions, educational programs, and contracts.
Act as liaison between the VA medical center and academic department at the University of Cincinnati School of Medicine.
Evaluate clinical and administrative operations and develop a service-level quality improvement program. Participate in QM / QI programs and establish benchmarks for quality of care.
Implement quality assurance programs, peer review, and performance reviews. Work closely with credentialing, privileging, quality and patient safety, and other service lines to meet regulatory and procedural requirements.
Work Schedule : Monday through Friday, 8 : 00am to 4 : 30pm" Logo About Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration OUR MISSION : To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.
How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans?Readying Warriors and Caring for Heroes! This position is located within Surgical Services at the CAPT James A.
Lovell Federal Health Care Center (FHCC) in North Chicago, IL. The FHCC is a first-of-its-kind partnership between the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA), and Department of Navy (DoN) / Department of Defense (DoD).
It is larger than just a single facility, but rather it is a fully-integrated medical care facility with a single combined VA and Navy mission.
The combined mission of the FHCC means active duty military and their family members, military retirees, and eligible veterans receive health care at this facility.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
Join the FHCC team of energetic, career-minded professionals!
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