Ready to lead? Join Harry S Truman VA in Columbia, MO as Deputy Chief of Staff. Influence operations, practice medicine and make a real difference for Veterans - all in a vibrant university town. This leadership role blends administrative leadership, clinical care and supervision, giving you the opportunity to influence operations while continuing to practice medicine. A career with impact starts here!
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: Board Certified preferred; Board Eligible Accepted Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: This position requires a pre-employment physical. Requires lifting 15-44 pounds; pushing (approx. 2 hours); reaching above shoulder; use of fingers and both hands; walking and standing from 3-5 hours and kneeling. Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously. Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4. Far visions correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other. Must have depth perception and ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors. Hearing aid is permitted.
Harry S. Truman VA Medical Center is seeking a Deputy Chief of Staff to partner with the COS in advancing clinical quality, efficiency, and innovation. Columbia is a thriving university community with excellent schools, abundant outdoor recreation, a lively arts scene, and the energy of SEC sports. This leadership role blends administrative leadership, clinical care and supervision, giving you the opportunity to influence operations while continuing to practice medicine. Join a mission-driven team where the work is deeply meaningful, the impact is lasting, and the rewards come from improving the lives of Veterans every day. Perfect for current VA physicians ready to step into executive leadership and for private sector physicians who want to bring their expertise into a career of national service. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. 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 Financial Disclosure Report: required Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm DUTIES: The Deputy Chief of Staff (DCOS) at the HSTVAMC, is a physician executive under the Chief of Staff (COS), makes clinical recommendations, and is actively involved in the decisions that support performance for the HSTVAMC and ensures achievement of the Health Care System's clinical, research, and educational goals. As a full assistant to the Chief of Staff, the DCOS is responsible for fulfilling the role of Acting Chief of Staff in the Chief of Staff's absence and will be located on the HSTVAMC campus. The DCOS responsibilities include working with the clinical service chiefs and performance measure champions to improve processes to meet the performance measure goals and improve utilization management. The DCOS will serve and provide oversight on a broad spectrum of medical center committees and working groups. The incumbent is directly accountable to the COS for clinical program activities and overall compliance to VA, VHA, and VISN-wide policies and procedures. Administrative 50% Provide executive leadership for clinical service quality improvement, system redesign projects, high reliability organization initiatives and utilization management initiatives for the Chief of Staff clinical services. Lead Clinical Service/Sections access, productivity, F/OPPE reviews, and utilization reviews. Assure the optimal utilization of personnel, funds, space, and equipment. Assure clinical services quality of care by utilizing Lean, Six Sigma, and other quality improvement principles that focus on the minimization of both waste and defects. Assist with development and execution of the overall Health Care System operational and business plans. Exercises supervision, administrative management, and direction of group practice management and additional areas that are assigned. Motivate and effectively manage a wide range of administrative and clinical staff. Establishes and monitors productivity standards and organizational performance improvement priorities. Organizes work, sets priorities, delegates tasks and responsibilities. Translates management goals and objectives into well-coordinated and controlled service operations. Responsible for compliance with all safety, regulatory, and accrediting body requirements. Clinical duties: 25% The role of the DCOS includes the provision of clinical care in the incumbent's area of clinical training/expertise. Supervisory duties: 25% The employee is responsible for ensuring the administrative and clinical supervision of the Chief of Community Care, Post-Deployment Medicine physician/staff, Chief of the ED, Facility Telehealth Coordinator, and Hospitalist clinical staff in their professional roles. Will supervise additional Clinical Services and Programs as requested by the COS and the Director. Incumbent will make selections for supervisory and non-supervisory positions, hear group grievances and serious employee complaints, review serious disciplinary cases (i.e., those proposing suspensions and removals), and disciplinary problems involving employees. Incumbent consults with specialists regarding training needs and decides types of training related to any identified problem.