The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) provides administrative, clinical, and programmatic leadership within Primary Care to ensure achievement of the clinical, research, and education goals and applicable performance measures. The CMO is accountable for the assessment of the medical care delivery system, as well as developing a plan for the delivery of outpatient care to Veterans. Serves as a key clinical resource for the Associate Chief of Staff. Chief of Staff, and the Health Care Director.
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 work is largely office based and in a sedentary setting. No manual labor is required above ordinary situations. Incumbent must be capable of using a computer given that all clinical charting is electronic.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. 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 Functions/Scope of Assigned Duties: Responsibilities include hands on clinical work, oversight, and administration of all aspects of the CAS including an emphasis on eliminating barriers to provide timely access to primary and specialty care, monitoring and enforcing service agreements, implementation of the Patient Centered Medical Home initiative, Advanced Clinic Access (ACA) and System Redesign principles to optimize access and patient flow. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring that all clinical operations and health information practices within the CAS are being measured for quantity and quality of the work performed, and conducted in continuing compliance with the laws, regulations and standards which govern those activities, the reasonable expectations of VHA's business partners, and the highest standards of Compliance and Business Integrity. The incumbent will work in collaboration with the CAS Clinic Administrator, Business Office Manager, Deputy Chief Nurse, Supervisory Health System Specialist, clinical service providers and other allied health and ancillary support staff to assure quality care and advanced access within the CAS ambulatory care population. The incumbent serves as a senior advisor to the Clinic Administrator and the Systems Redesign Coordinator on compliance with ACA principles and implementation of Patient Centered Medical Home initiatives. Develops and provides ongoing analysis of performance measures for Advanced Clinic Access, such as no show rates, missed opportunities, consult completion rates, and other relevant measures for this initiative. Reviews and analyzes draft/final agency reports, directives and handbooks related to primary and specialty care, including access to and management of community programs. Provides recommendations to the ACOS Ambulatory Care relating to the impact on cost, quality and effectiveness in regards to compliance with mandates/performance measures. Works in conjunction with Chief, Quality Management, Continuous Readiness Coordinator, Service Chiefs and others regarding Ambulatory Care compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies (CAP, The Joint Commission, OIG, etc). The position focus is in areas of clinical management, provider practices, and continued readiness in regard to the delivery of quality medical care. Serves as advisor to the Clinic Administrator on new clinical programs and initiatives regarding related equipment, space, and staffing needs. Surveys and identifies staff training needs to enhance knowledge and provide guidance on appropriate use of resources, distributed funds, and strategic planning input. Reviews and analyzes quality and performance data for areas in need of improvement or best practices. Provides recommendations for deployment of patient safety goals and other evidence based practices that enhance patient safety, customer satisfaction, and improve efficiency and access. Demonstrates ability to interpret agency-wide directives and develop facility policies that impact health care programs and services. Attends specific committee/workgroup meetings and provides comprehensive and relevant reports to the Clinic Administrator regarding key recommendations relating to quality and/or cost of health care. May engage in special projects and other duties as assigned. The incumbent is expected to meet the performance measures and VHA Core Competencies specific for his/her service. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.