Physician-Deputy Chief of Staff

Department of Veterans Affairs

The Deputy Chief of Staff takes an active role in coordinating and integrating clinical and support programs to meet the needs of veterans; ensuring medical staff compliance with regulations, FPPE/OPPE, medical staff bylaws, facility policies, Joint Commission standards, performance measures and other appropriate regulations while developing and monitoring quality improvement measures for process improvement and evaluating clinical workload and resources for existing and program requirements.

• Fayetteville is nestled in the heart of the Ozark Mountains, and is an outdoor paradise with hiking, golf, fishing, rafting, boating, and four distinct seasons. Fayetteville is the home of the University of Arkansas "Razorbacks" which provides the community with a college atmosphere. The area is home to several fortune 500 businesses such as Wal-Mart, Tyson Foods, and J. B. Hunt Trucking, who have been generous benefactors for the community and the arts. In the neighboring community of Bentonville, Crystal Bridges Museum has been labeled as one the top 10 must see places in America. Fayetteville has outstanding public schools, excellent parks and trail system and is ranked as 4th "best college sports town" and 8th for business and careers by Forbes Magazine. Fayetteville is ranked as 7th best city in America to work, live and play by Kiplinger. The cost of living is 90% of the national average with affordable housing available in all price ranges. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): May be approved for highly qualified candidate Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Duties include, but are not limited to: -Will chair and serve on various committees, workgroups, and task forces at the facility and/or VISN level. In the absence of the Chief of Staff, will act in his/her capacity. -Must possess a broad knowledge and understanding of healthcare policies, missions, and operating programs, knowledge of healthcare management, and the principles of high reliability organizations. -Provides administrative, clinical and programmatic leadership to the service to ensure achievement of performance measures. -Is an integral member of the leadership team and committed to a goal of zero harm, a fully functioning culture of safety throughout the organization, and the widespread deployment of highly effective process improvements tools. -Provides oversight and guidance on program operations including the direct supervision of clinical services, the coordination and delivery of high quality care, maximizing budgetary and operational efficiency by ensuring policy and regulatory compliance and resolving professional staff matters. -Is responsible for establishing and maintaining high standards of care in all areas and is also responsible for ensuring a high standards in their area of influence; seeks to expand the collaborations with community hospitals and medical schools in order to increase and/or enhance services at the facility. -Works with Quality Improvement and Service Chiefs to ensure the facility is a High Reliability Organization (HRO) and to ensure clinical performance improvement recommendations from third party reviews are implemented. -Has direct patient care responsibilities within his/her area of clinical expertise, minimum of 10% level (one 1⁄2 day per week). -Possesses a broad knowledge and understanding of health care policies, operating programs, extensive specialized knowledge of Graduate Medical Education (GME) programs, performance improvement activities, overall quality of patient care, and experience in developing and/or expanding residency programs. -helps to foster a high level of educational competency in residents participating in our residency program, as well as a high level of patient and staff satisfaction. -Promotes an atmosphere of unity through collaborative practice and effective communication among all staff disciplines. Work Schedule: To be discussed with the hiring manager

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