Chief of Staff

$300,000 - $400,000/Yr

United States Department of Veterans Affairs - Hampton, VA

Full-time - Senior

Hampton, VA

Administration of Human Resource Programs

About the position

The Chief of Staff (COS) at the US Department of Veterans Affairs is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the management and operational efficiency of healthcare services provided to veterans. The COS plays a crucial role in developing management objectives, ensuring compliance with regulations, and promoting quality improvement within the medical center. This position requires a strong commitment to patient care, resource management, and collaboration with various stakeholders to enhance the overall healthcare experience for veterans.

Responsibilities

• Support organizational efficiency and safety through oversight and program management of the medical center inter-facility transfers process.
• Provide an environment that fosters patient care, educational activity, and administrative planning and evaluation based on current knowledge integration.
• Ensure that facility programs reflect the mission and priorities of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
• Participate in the allocation of facility resources and modification of programs to meet the needs of the Veteran population.
• Monitor and promote compliance with VA regulations and professional standards regarding outside professional activities and ethical conduct.
• Create an environment of continuous quality improvement, evaluating program and quality of care effectiveness.
• Promote effective communication and relationships between the facility and its affiliates to meet affiliation agreement requirements.
• Encourage and support research within ethical and administrative standards, ensuring dissemination of findings.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree from an accredited institution.
• Current, full, and unrestricted medical license from any US State or territory.
• Completion of a pharmacy residency or equivalent training.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a senior-level medical position.
• Board Certified/Board Eligible (BC/BE) status.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a leadership role within a healthcare setting.
• Familiarity with VA regulations and healthcare policies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Health savings account
• Paid holidays
• Loan repayment program
• Relocation assistance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible spending account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Professional development assistance
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan