Podiatrist (Associate Chief of Staff-SOUTH) with Recruitment/Relocation Incentive

$240,000 - $350,000/Yr

Department of Veterans Affairs - Austin, TX

Full-time - Senior

Austin, TX

Administration of Human Resource Programs

About the position

The Central Texas Veterans Health Care System is seeking a Podiatrist (Associate Chief of Staff-Ambulatory Care Service-South) with leadership skills who can lead the current clinical services and team. The Associate Chief of Staff (ACOS), Ambulatory Care is responsible for leadership and oversight of the day to day operations of Primary Care, Whole Health Program and other programs as deemed appropriate. The ACOS, Ambulatory Care has leadership for the Austin, Cedar Park, College Station, and LaGrange VA facilities. As a supervisory position, the ACOS provides clinical practice leadership in implementation of VA policies and procedures in Primary Care. The ACOS brings leadership experience in building new clinic and procedure spaces and enhancing tele health. Priority initiatives include expansion of video encounters and creation of innovative strategies to meet the needs of Veterans patient care.

Responsibilities

• Lead the current clinical services and team.
• Oversee day to day operations of Primary Care and Whole Health Program.
• Provide clinical practice leadership in implementation of VA policies and procedures.
• Apply PACT principles to attain performance measure goals.
• Collaborate with other services supporting Patient Aligned Care Teams.
• Establish a culture of quality and safety.
• Promote innovation and engage the workforce.
• Review applications and credentials for medical staff membership.
• Participate in planning, budgeting, and evaluation of primary care programs.
• Provide direct clinical care either in person or by Telehealth.

Requirements

• United States Citizenship.
• Degree of doctor of podiatric medicine or equivalent.
• Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice podiatry.
• Completed residency training approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

Nice-to-haves

• Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
• Primary Care leadership experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of regulations and preparation for accreditation surveys.

Benefits

• Comprehensive total rewards package.
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives authorized.