Associate Chief of Staff for Geriatrics, Palliative and Extended Care (ACOS, GPEC)

San Francisco Va Health Care System - San Francisco, CA

Full-time - Senior

San Francisco, CA

Hospitals

About the position

The Associate Chief of Staff, Geriatrics, Palliative and Extended Care (ACOS, GPEC) at the San Francisco VA Health Care System is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the Geriatrics, Palliative and Extended Care Service. This position involves planning, developing, and directing clinical programs and administrative activities related to geriatrics and palliative care, ensuring high standards of excellence and patient satisfaction. The ACOS, GPEC will also maintain a clinical workload and provide direct patient care as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all GPEC clinical programs including inpatient Mobile ACE program and geriatrics consult service.
• Manage medical and recreational therapy care in the Community Living Center (CLC).
• Direct operations of a dedicated hospice unit in the CLC.
• Supervise Home-Based Primary Care program and inpatient palliative care consult service.
• Lead outpatient palliative care clinic and outpatient primary and consultative geriatrics clinics.
• Administer extensive non-institutional care components such as Adult Day Healthcare (ADHC) and Homemaker Health Aide services.
• Establish and maintain high standards of excellence in all areas of GPEC service.
• Champion performance measures including wait times and outpatient satisfaction.
• Recruit and retain faculty and staff for the GPEC service.
• Provide direct patient care in inpatient, nursing home, or ambulatory care settings.

Requirements

• MD, DO, or other doctoral-level academic with board-certification.
• Minimum of three years demonstrated successful executive leadership/management experience in a complex healthcare setting.
• Experience working within the VA health care system is preferred.
• Skill and creativity in organization, management, leadership, and interpersonal relations.
• Broad-based knowledge of VA policies and procedures and Joint Commission standards.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in geriatrics and palliative care programs.
• Familiarity with telemedicine practices.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health services for Veterans.
• Access to innovative medical programs and cutting-edge research.
• Opportunities for professional development and fellowship programs.