Physician (Chief of Staff)

$250,000 - $375,000/Yr

United States Department of Veterans Affairs - Fayetteville, AR

Part-time,Full-time - Senior

Onsite - Fayetteville, AR

Administration of Human Resource Programs

About the position

The Chief of Staff (COS) at the Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks (VHSO) is a senior management role responsible for ensuring high-quality, cost-effective care and overseeing medical staff development. The COS will lead clinical services, maintain relationships with affiliated medical schools, and ensure compliance with regulations while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain accepted clinical and management practices throughout clinical services.
• Ensure confidentiality of patients and maintain competence and interpersonal skills.
• Examine patients thoroughly using appropriate clinical, laboratory, and other pertinent data when necessary.
• Interpret and evaluate clinical data for diagnosis and clinical status.
• Initiate appropriate and timely treatment for patients.
• Recognize changes in patient behavior, symptoms, and signs, modifying treatment plans as needed.
• Mentor medical staff providers, independent practitioners, and allied health staff.
• Plan educational activities to meet performance measures and accreditation standards.
• Evaluate staff needs for continuing education and ensure compliance with mandatory requirements.
• Oversee educational and research activities of clinical services and the healthcare system.
• Encourage staff to identify research problems and conduct relevant literature searches.
• Assure excellent standards of patient care and maintain accreditation processes.
• Interact effectively with professional schools and the medical community.
• Develop and implement policies to enhance accessibility for Veterans.
• Present budgetary requirements for clinical services and assist in forming the annual budget.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens.
• Degree of Doctor of Medicine or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. state or territory.
• Completion of residency training in an accredited core specialty program leading to board certification eligibility.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Nice-to-haves

• Minimum of two years successful management experience as a Chief of Staff or Deputy Chief of Staff in a VHA Health Care System.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with facility and VISN level leadership.
• Experience coordinating interdisciplinary services across large demographic areas.
• Experience developing and executing strategic plans and initiatives.
• Board Certification preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $250,000 to $375,000 per year.
• 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 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 Continuing Medical Education (CME).
• Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.