Associate Chief of Primary Care - Quality Research and Education

Position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 30, 2025 or until all positions are filled. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be 30 May 2025, with subsequent cut-off dates every two weeks. 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. The Associate Chief of Primary Care Quality, Research, and Education is responsible for ensuring high quality, cost-effective, patient-centered care within Primary Care services to support the Medical Center's mission. The incumbent has oversight of all primary care clinics for quality inspection including peer reviews, patient safety events, and patient complaints. The incumbent also monitors of Primary Care access including women's health services and community care referral from Primary Care. They also actively participate in local, VISN, and national advisory/work groups, is an active member of national and state primary healthcare organizations and is a subject matter expert on matters related to primary care operations. Major Duties and Responsibilities to include but not be limited to: Provides a full range of diagnostic services including assessment and the most appropriate therapeutic techniques in providing quality care. Performs medical evaluations for a diverse population of patients of males, females, and geriatric, Veterans who may also have mental illness and have psychosocial issues that may include homelessness, unemployment, and poor family support network. Provides a full range of therapeutic interventions to units/programs in the Medical Center to which the primary care provider is assigned and has clinical privileges to practice including diagnostic assessment, medication evaluation, and management. The Associate Chief will be primarily responsible for covering in the absence of the Chief of Primary Care and will be responsible for carrying on the service and making administrative and clinical decisions as necessary. Supervisory responsibility of various disciplines to include advanced practice nurses, administrative staff, physicians, and other disciplines as assigned. The Assistant Chief will be responsible for leave approval, time and attendance, completing performance appraisals, and intervening in labor negotiations. Assesses, plans and evaluates primary care services assigned to ensure proper care coordination between the delivery of primary care and the overall delivery of health care. The incumbent will oversee implementation and maintenance of service to ensure compliance with accepted performance standards. Maintains an efficient and effective provider education system. Coordinates resources to ensure standardized orientation for all PACT providers. Coordinates the development of in-service programs for primary care staff and other allied health care staff as required. The emphasis for internal staff development programs is on upgrading their skills and abilities of primary care providers. Provides technical and informational support to health care practitioners as required. Maintaining an effective liaison with human resource management service and utilize their expertise when needed. Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: A recruitment incentive may be authorized for highly qualified applicants. EDRP A

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