The Deputy Chief of Staff is an active member of the Leadership Team for the Salem Veterans Affairs Health Care System and reports directly to the Chief of Staff. The Deputy Chief of Staff collaborates with Executive Leadership in developing and implementing organizational goals for the Salem VA HCS which includes six sites of operation: Salem Medical Center, and the five VA Clinics in the surrounding communities of Danville, Lynchburg, Staunton, Tazewell, and Wytheville.
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. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: The physical demands of the work require long periods of standing, walking, and sitting. Work is typically performed in an adequately lighted and climate controlled office. Occasional travel is required via car and/or airplane, primarily to community VA Clinics and VISN and less frequently to other destinations.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Authorized to 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 The DCoS will be an active participant in fulfilling the mission and strategic plan of the Salem VA HCS. The DCoS will be expected to provide leadership and direction for all service chiefs, clinical care leaders and providers, and administrative support staff throughout the medical center and could supervise support staff, at the discretion of the CoS. The DCoS is responsible for planning, developing, implementing, managing, and refining comprehensive health care operations. The DCoS will provide technical counsel, when necessary, to meet clinical, procedural, legal, labor and administrative requirements of the health care system and will collaborate with clinical and administrative services in order to ensure quality and safety of patient care to support the clinical operations and meet regulatory guidelines. Duties include but are not limited to the following: Supervises and Mentors several Clinical Service Chiefs. Chairs or co-chairs multiple committees and councils to assist in the completion of organizational goals and regulations as assigned by the Chief of Staff. Participates with the Community, VA HCS, VISN or VHA committees, as assigned. Writes, edits, and/or provides executive review and concurrence on policy statements, suspense items, and issue briefs that make an impact at the local, VISN, and VHA level of the organization. Identifies areas for continuous improvement by monitoring multiple quality measurement tools, participating in Executive Rounding, and supporting Organizational Health. Maintains and serves in a clinical area with clinical time allocation as negotiated with the COS. Administrative component is expected to range from 60% to 80%. Seeks to obtain and then maintain academic appointment at University of Virginia School of Medicine, Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine, and/or Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine. Encourages and supports the facility's research and education missions. Ensures productivity is maintained at the established level in the programs for which he/she is responsible. Actively promotes a customer-oriented culture and promotes the hiring of persons who demonstrate the VA's iCARE values of integrity, commitment, advocacy, respect, and excellence. Encourages an atmosphere of trust, psychological safety and empowerment by example. Empowers staff to resolve problems and complaints independently at the lowest level. Completes projects or duties as assigned by the COS or Director Work Schedule: Monday- Friday, 7:45am- 4:30pm