Physician - Deputy Chief of Staff
Location: Richmond Virginia
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is looking of Physician - Deputy Chief of Staff right now, this career will be placed in Virginia. For detail informations about this career opportunity please read the description below. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 874394 (Include on all documents)
To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for him who shall have borne th! e battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" - 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 care to Veterans?
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Every job at the VA impacts the Veterans that we serve. You can be part of that team, helping to make sure that our Veterans receive the top-quality care they deserve.
VA professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life. VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities.
For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/ .
Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center, Richmond, Virginia, is actively seeking a full-time board certified physician for the position of Deputy Chief of Staff. The medical center is a 427-bed tertiary care, teaching facility closely affiliated with! the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. We a! re a teaching hospital, with modern technology that supports our education and research mission.
Richmond is a thriving mid-size city centrally located within easy reach of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Washington, DC and Eastern Shore beaches. The area offers affordable cost of living with nationally recognized school systems and diverse cultural and educational opportunities for all ages. KEY REQUIREMENTS
U.S. Citizenship
Must pass a pre-employment examination
English language proficiency required
Designated and-or random drug testing required
Background and-or security investigation required DUTIES:
The Deputy Chief of Staff is accountable to the Chief of Staff of the McGuire VA Medical Center in Richmond, Virginia. 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 transplan! t program (heart, liver); the largest acute spinal cord injury center in the VA system; a poly-trauma unit (traumatic brain injury center); Parkinson's Disease Research, Education, and Clinic Center (PADRECC); a Geriatrics & Extended Care Unit (Center of Excellence); a research program (focusing on clinical trials); strong residency training program (primary affiliate Virginia Commonwealth University); and Hospice Unit. The Richmond VAMC is a leader in performance improvement and patient safety.
Comprehensive health care is provided through primary care, tertiary care, and long-term care. Expertise is available in medicine, surgery, psychiatry, physical medicine and rehabilitation, neurology, hematology/oncology, radiation oncology, radiology including PET scanner, dialysis, cardiology, endocrinology (Diabetes Center of Excellence), dentistry, spinal cord injury, and hospice. We have 3 community based outpatient clinics in Fredericksburg, Charlottesville and Empori! a, Virginia.
The preferred applicant has an extensive record o! f leadership as a clinician and educator and exceptional health care operations and financial management abilities in a tertiary care setting. 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 at the associate or full professor level, and is expected to practice medicine at the Richmond VAMC in his or her field.
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Status: Exempt
Supervisory Position: Yes
Bargaining Unit Position: No
Recruitment/relocation incentives: May be authorized
Relocation expenses: Authorized QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
! EDUCATION:
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 Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are: ( 1) Schools of medicine holding regular institutional membership in the Association of American Medical Colleges for the year in which the degree was granted. (2) Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the American Osteopathic Association for the year in which the degree was granted. (3) Schools (including foreign schools) accepted by the licensing body of a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico), or in the District of Columbia as qualifying for full or unrestricted licensure.
LICENSURE:
Board Eligible/Board Certified and possess a current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a! State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the Dist! rict of Columbia. The physician must maintain current registration in the State of licensure if this is a requirement for continuing active, current licensure.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical requirements of this position include lifting, prolonged standing and sitting, frequent bending, walking (distance), climbing, reaching (overhead, extensive/repetitive), repetitive motion and stooping. The mental/sensory requirements include recall, reasoning, problem-solving, hearing, speaking clearly, writing legibly, keyboarding, 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 interactions, and the ability to adapt to frequent changes in a sometimes noisy environment. There may be the need to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to disease, illness and hazardous materials.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY:!
Must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by U.S.C. 7402(d)and 7405(f).
When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on their application or résumé. Applicants claiming preference based on service-connected disability, or based on being the spouse or mother of a disabled or deceased Veteran, must complete an SF 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference. Veterans who are still in the service may be granted tentative preference on the basis of information contained in their applications, but they must produce a DD Form 214 or other proof prior to appointment to document entitlement to preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/veterans.aspx HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
After the vacancy announcement closes, applications will be evaluated against the questionnaire responses to insure that you meet the minimum qualification requirements an! d that your application reflects the knowledges, skills, and abilities ! required of the position. BENEFITS:
Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. In addition to traditional "dollars and cents" benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help balance work and life. For more information please visit us at http://www4.va.gov/jobs/job_benefits/benefits.asp OTHER INFORMATION:
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
Performance Based Interviewing (PBI) is utilized by our agency as part of the selection process. Please consult the website at www.va.gov/pbi for further information.
Male applicants born after 12/31/1959, who are required to register with the Selective Service under section 3 of the Military Se! lective Service Act, must be registered (or must have registered at the time they were required to do so) in order to be eligible for appointment.
SPECIAL EMPLOYMENT CONSIDERATION : Individuals eligible for the following appointments are encouraged to apply. Persons with Disabilities (5 CFR 213.3102 U, Schedule A) which includes mental retardation, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities. Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more.
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If you were eligible to this career, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department Of Veterans Affairs.
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This career starts available on: Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:23:49 GMT