The VA Puget Sound Healthcare System is recruiting for an Associate Chief of Staff for Education to perform duties at the VA Medical Center in Seattle, Washington. The incumbent will provide administrative, clinical, and programmatic leadership for the Medical Center education programs to ensure achievement of the clinical, research, and education goals. A recruitment/relocation incentive has been authorized for this position and may be offered to a highly qualified candidate.
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. Additional Requirement: Board-certified Meets the requirements for a faculty appointment at the University of Washington. Preferred Experience: Possesses advanced clinical experience and has demonstrated administrative and leadership skills. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: Heavy lifting, straight pulling, pushing, use of fingers, walking, standing, repeated bending, ability to distinguish basic colors, hearing (aid permitted)
Duties include but are not limited to: 1. Customer Service Bases planning on patient and staff feedback and projected needs. Plans the provision of services with a patient centered vision so as to enhance patient education and shared decision making. Establishes a customer-oriented culture and promotes hiring of persons who fit that culture. Actively identifies and encourages the implementation of best practices in customer service. Breaks barriers that impede good service delivery. Empowers staff to resolve problems and complaints independently at the lowest level. Shares resources in order to service customers effectively and efficiently. 2. Quality Improvement Directs the continuous measurement and improvement of the quality of care provided by the service. Plans, coordinates, and ensures high quality education through utilization of multiple quality measurement tools. Ensures education's ability to meet standards issued by various accrediting and regulatory groups, EPRP, and VACO. 3. Research and Education Encourages continuing education for all personnel in the service and ensures compliance with performance standards. Creates a climate where continuous learning and self development are valued. Encourages and supports research and education missions. Facilitates translation of research findings into improved patient outcomes 4. Budget and Fiscal Management Responsible for the financial management including budget planning and management for Education and Learning Resources. Develops the annual strategic and budget plan for the education program consistent with guidance and goals from the Director's Office and/or Fiscal Service. Develops and implements tracking methods to monitor the service's fiscal activities. Collaborates with other service chiefs in the development and execution of the overall Medical Center strategic and business plan. Plans initiatives and develops programs in collaboration with other services in order to ensure coordination of service, reduction of redundancies, and enhancement of cost effectiveness. 5. Organizational Stewardship Demonstrates commitment to the Medical Center's goals. Encourages an atmosphere of trust and empowerment by example. Provides a clear vision of the future and leads the service through necessary changes. Demonstrates commitment and accountability to the "One VA" concept. Models behavior, attitudes, and action expected of all staff. 6. Team Building Develops an interdisciplinary team of innovative, highly motivated individuals who are continuously striving for excellence in education, patient care, and customer service. Develops a team that is technically competent and understands the interrelationships of all the Medical Center services in achieving the mission. Develops a team that is creative in its efforts to build and maintain a cost-effective, integrated health care system. Breaks down barriers in the workplace in favor of high performance work systems. Builds partnerships with the community to enhance Medical Center goals. 7. Human Resources Management Responsible for assuring appropriate action in such matters as promotions, selections, rewards and recognition, training, and problem resolution as these actions relate to the service. Responsible for development and implementation of competencies, providing opportunities for continuing education, peer review, career development and professional enrichment for service employees. Works with Human Resources and the union to maintain good labor-management relations and to resolve problems. 8. Communications Effectively communicates with service employees, patients and their families, employees from other services, stake holders, the triad, and VISN and VACO staff when required. Exhibits clear, honest, and open communications in meetings and other interaction VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Relocation Incentive: Authorized; may be offered to a highly qualified candidate Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized 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 Work Schedule: Full-time. Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm