The VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network is seeking for a Physician/Podiatrist/Dentist (Detail Opportunity) NTE 120 days to service as VISN 17 Chief Medical Officer. The functions as a member of the VISN 17 Network Director's interdisciplinary staff providing the necessary clinical leadership to actualize the future direction of the VISN. The scope of this position encompasses the management of all clinical programs in the VISN 17 Network and consists of practice of an executive nature.
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. Physician 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: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), b) OR [(2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA),OR (3) 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. Dentist 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. Education: A degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery or dental medicine resulting from a course of education in dentistry. 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) United States and Canadian schools of dentistry listed by the Commission on Dental Accreditation(CODA), in the list published for the year in which the course of study was completed. (2) Schools (including foreign schools) accepted by the licensing body of a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico), or the District of Columbia as qualifying for full and unrestricted licensure provided the licensure requirements include a written examination measuring science achievement and a performance examination measuring clinical competence certification, and must obtain a copy of the ECFMG certificate, if claimed by the applicant. ~AND~ Residency or Comparable Experience: Completed, or you are currently completing, a residency program in general practice or specialty, or comparable experience as a dentist actively involved in treating medically compromised patients. ~AND~ Licensure and Registration: Dentists (Except Residents). Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice dentistry in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States (i.e., Puerto Rico), or in the District of Columbia. The dentist must maintain current registration in the State of licensure if this is a requirement for continuing active, current licensure. Residents (Independent and Integrated Programs). Graduates of approved United States and Canadian schools of dentistry must have a current, full and unrestricted license to practice dentistry in a State, Territory or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia before the second year of VA residency, or, for integrated programs, meet any licensure, registration or other equivalent requirements established for residents of non-VA hospitals with which the VA facility is affiliated for training purposes. The resident must maintain current registration in the State of licensure if this is a requirement for continuing active current licensure. English Language Proficiency. Dentists, including residents, appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d). Podiatrist Basic Requirements: Education: Degree as a doctor of podiatric medicine, or its equivalent, from a school of podiatric medicine approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Approved schools are United States schools of podiatric medicine approved by the Council on Podiatry Education of the American Podiatry Association in the year in which the degree was granted. ~AND~ Residency: Completed, or currently completing, residency training, or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. VA Podiatrists 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 Council on Podiatric Medical Education, in the list published for the year the residency was completed, or (2) Other residencies and training experiences, or their equivalents, which the local Professional Standards Board determines to have provided an applicant with appropriate professional training. ~AND~ License: Currently hold, or will hold, a full and unrestricted license to practice Podiatry in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or in the District of Columbia. Preferred Experience: Experience in healthcare management at a leadership level with at least five years of successful professional practice, preferably in ambulatory care, three of which have been in positions with progressively more complex leadership assignments. Board Certification/board eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Primary Care experience preferred. Excellent innovative, analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills Ability to work independently in a diverse environment Must possess excellent verbal and written communication, time management, and interpersonal skills Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: Moderate lifting and carrying (15-44 lbs.); straight pulling (1hour); pushing (1hour); reaching above shoulder; use of fingers; both hands required; walking (5 hours); standing (4 hours); kneeling (1 hour); repeated bending (4 hours); both legs required; ability to perform rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; near vision correctable at 13" to 16" Jaeger 1 to 4; far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; hearing (aid permitted); emotional/mental stability.
THIS IS A DETAIL OPPORTUNITY - NOT TO EXCEED 120 DAYS The VISN 17 Chief Medical Officer (CMO) will lead a large, complex healthcare system with a broad program mission and functions as full participating member of the Executive Leadership Council and sits on all major VISN Committees and/or Boards. The CMO is expected to be proficient in both the clinical aspects of the organization and delivery of health services as well as the managerial components necessary to guide large cadres of health professionals in the network's medical centers, clinics and outpatient facilities and is expected to have the requisite coordinating skills in interacting with academic affiliates, veteran service organizations, other VISNs, as well as all other internal/external stakeholders. Knowledge and experience in total quality management, planning, and evaluation of programs with particular reference to assessment of cost-effectiveness of programs and advocacy of sensitivity to the needs and aspirations of a diverse work force are also expected of the CMO. Ability to promote change and marshal the collaboration of clinicians and others in constructively adapting to the changing culture of the new VA is required for this position. The CMO will perform the duties of this position in addition to other responsibilities as developed or agreed upon in concert with the Network Director and will be encouraged to conduct clinic one day every other pay period at the Texas VA Health Care System. Part of The VISN 17 CMO major clinical administrative and planning duties include but are not limited to: Conceptualize, communicate, and promote a vision of health care delivery which is consistent with VHA's and the Network's articulated goals. Promote free and open communications between the VAMCs in the Network and other VISNs, VHA Headquarter, DoD's medical treatment facilities (MTFs) and all other stakeholders and the organizations that they represent. Foster efficiency in clinical activities by providing timely and proactive guidance to health professionals involved in the organization and delivery of comprehensive, patient-centered clinical care, promotion of medical and allied health training programs and conduct of veterans-focused applied research with emphasis on redeployment of resources. Actively facilitate the establishment of outpatient/inpatient VISN-wide services. Nurture a network-wide culture that is dedicated to improvement in patient care, education and research. Serve as an expert clinical guide for all health professionals and the clinical "conscience" of the Network. Participate in both short and long-range planning of all patient care, education and research programs in the Network to enhance both effectiveness and efficiency of clinical, educational and research programs with particular emphasis in promoting sharing between VAMCs and DoD-MTFs as well as community health care organizations. Assist in the identification, selection, development, motivation and evaluation of senior clinical personnel at all medical facilities in the Network. Collaborate with others in ensuring compliance with laws, regulations and rules of accrediting bodies and third-party payers governing all clinical operations, inclusive of the maintenance of the integrity of educational and research programs conducted under the auspices of the Network and its constituent facilities. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases 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 Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CST