The Chief of Staff (COS) as the senior physician, making clinical decisions, provides direct patient care, and is actively involved in the decisions that support the management of resources for SVAHCS. As such, COS is the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) at SVAHCS and is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive healthcare delivery system tailored to the needs of the Veteran patient population served and ultimately the quality of care and utilization of health care resources.
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: (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. Preferred Experience: Leadership in the Chief of Staff position or similar experience. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: Selectee must be able to pass a Pre-Employment Physical. Must be able to physically and mentally perform the duties of Physician under normal and emergent conditions. Moderate lifting 15-44 lbs and over with assistive devices, heavy carrying of 15-44 lbs and over with assistive devices; reaching above shoulder; use of fingers, both hands required, walking or standing up to 4 hours per day; repeated bending up to 1-2 hours per day; ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination; near vision correctable; hearing aid permitted. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.
COS serves as a member of the Executive Leadership Team ensuring high quality patient care is delivered in a resource efficient manner. In addition to making clinical decisions, COS is actively involved in the management of resources for this facility. Promotes the development of health care professionals through counseling, mentoring, teaching and encouraging self-assessment. Monitors and promotes compliance with VA regulations and professional standards and ethical conduct, to include all Sexual Harassment, EEO, Diversity and Inclusion, No FEAR, and Whistleblower Rights Laws, Regulations, Policies and Procedures. Works to ensure that facility programs reflect the mission and priorities of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and Network. Takes an active role as a management team member, providing advice and counsel in defining and accomplishing the facility's mission and goals. Develops and maintains a good working relationship with affiliated medical school(s) and programs associated with the Medical Center; recruiting certified licensed professional staff, who are graduates of approved medical schools and ensures that appropriate staff practitioners are credentialed and privileged in accordance with VA and The Joint Commission (TJC) requirements. Monitors and ensures medical staff compliance with agency regulations, medical staff bylaws, rules and regulations, VA facility policies, pertinent TJC standards and other appropriate regulations and creates an environment of system oriented continuous quality improvement, within which programs and quality of care effectiveness are evaluated. Leads and guides clinical staff to provide quality health care to each veteran in an organized and competent manner; and embrace VHA's core values of integrity, commitment, advocacy, respect, and excellence, in the provision of these duties. COS functions in a collaborative partnership with the Medical Center Director, Associate Director, Associate Director for Patient Care Services (Nurse Executive) and the Assistant Director in carrying out the leadership/management responsibilities and operations of the medical center, healthcare center facilities and community-based outpatient clinic.