Physician (Chief of Surgery)

Department of Veterans Affairs

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 30, 2026. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications and subsequent cut-off dates are on the 1st of each month. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled

• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized for highly qualified candidates. Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized. Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized. 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. Major Duties/Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to: Leadership & Strategic Direction: - Provides overall clinical and administrative leadership for the Surgery Service, ensuring alignment with national, VISN, and local priorities. - Defines mission, vision, and objectives for surgical programs and develops long-range strategic plans, including workforce, equipment, and space needs. - Serves as key advisor to the Chief of Staff and Medical Center Director on surgical operations, performance, and emerging issues. Clinical Oversight & Quality of Care: - Ensures timely, appropriate, and safe surgical care across inpatient, outpatient, ICU, OR, PACU, and procedural areas. - Oversees surgical subspecialties such as General Surgery, Urology, Podiatry, Gastroenterology, limited Gynecology, and Anesthesia (facility dependent). - Implements evidence-based practice guidelines, clinical pathways, and quality improvement strategies to optimize outcomes. - Ensures compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards, including Joint Commission and RME requirements. Administrative & Operational Management: - Directs, supervises, and evaluates all clinical and administrative staff within the Surgery Service; maintains staffing plans and recruitment strategies. - Oversees operating room schedules, daily surgical workflows, and coordination between OR, Endoscopy, and PACU. - Ensures development, implementation, and compliance with Surgery Service policies and procedures. - Maintains accurate labor mapping, productivity tracking, and administrative time documentation. Credentialing, Privileging & Provider Performance: - Coordinates FPPE and OPPE processes and ensures providers maintain compliant clinical privileges. - Reviews clinical performance, oversees peer review actions, and ensures compliance with medical staff bylaws and standards. Education, Training & Academic Responsibilities: - Supports surgical residency and fellowship programs by ensuring proper supervision and a compliant teaching environment. - Facilitates training, onboarding, and continuing professional development for surgical personnel. Resource, Budget, & Program Management: - Prepares annual gap analyses, workforce projections, and budget needs for surgical services. - Assesses and plans for equipment, materials, and space; oversees equipment stewardship and RME compliance. - Ensures cost-effective management of surgical operations, contracts, and fee-basis care when applicable. Communication & Collaboration: - Works collaboratively with executive leadership, Nurse Managers, Section Chiefs, administrative staff, and VISN/VACO partners. - Maintains effective communication with surgical staff, patients, other services, and external oversight bodies. Emergency Preparedness & Continuity of Operations: - Leads Surgery Service actions during COOP events, including evaluating staffing levels, resource status, operational capacity, and relocation requirements. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Subject to change based on the needs of the agency.

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