Physician (Associate Chief of Staff-Medicine Service) with Recruitment/Relocation Incentive

United States Department of Veterans Affairs - Temple, TX

Full-time - Senior

Temple, TX

Administration of Human Resource Programs

About the position

The Associate Chief of Staff for Medicine Service at the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System is a leadership role responsible for overseeing clinical and administrative operations across various medical specialties. This position involves direct management of multiple section chiefs and administrative staff, ensuring high-quality patient care and efficient resource utilization. The role also includes collaboration with academic partners and participation in local administrative and quality assurance activities, with some clinical duties expected.

Responsibilities

• Direct management and oversight of clinical and administrative operations of medicine specialties including Neurology, Gastroenterology, Pulmonary, and others.
• Supervise multiple section chiefs and administrative staff, overseeing nearly 200 employees.
• Collaborate with academic partners and other leaders to optimize resources in care delivery.
• Participate in local administrative, management, and quality assurance assignments and meetings.
• Perform clinical duties as required.

Requirements

• United States Citizenship.
• Degree of Doctor of Medicine or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in the U.S.
• Completion of residency training in an accredited core specialty program leading to board certification.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Nice-to-haves

• Board Certified in Internal Medicine or a subspecialty.
• Three to five years of professional supervisory and leadership experience, preferably in the VA system.
• Knowledge of regulations and preparation for accreditation surveys.
• Teaching experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual performance bonus and regular salary increases.
• 50-55 days of paid time off per year (including annual leave, sick leave, and paid Federal holidays).
• Traditional federal pension with 5 years vesting and federal 401K with up to 5% contributions by VA.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance options.
• Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement for CME expenses.
• Free liability protection with tail coverage.