Deputy Chief of Staff

This is an open continuous announcement. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available. Applications will remain on file until 09/30/2027. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. 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 Deputy Chief of Staff (DCOS) - Uptown Division is located on the Georgia/South Carolina border. The city of Augusta, GA lies on the Savannah River, which supports its diverse economic endeavors as well as vast recreation options. The city is the center point of the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA), a 13-county region that includes both Georgia and South Carolina. It is located within close proximity to many major southern destinations, including Atlanta, Columbia, and Charlotte. The DCOS will be key in optimizing inpatient throughput and cost-effective care from emergency department presentation/admission through discharge and transitions of care to the outpatient setting. The DCOS will be intimately involved with Utilization Review, business rules, productivity metrics, and process improvement projects related to inpatient flow and outpatient access, and productivity. The DCOS takes an active role in coordinating and integrating clinical and support programs to meet the needs of Veterans and providing high-quality quality evidence-based care. To carry out these broad professional programs, the Deputy Chief of Staff develops and maintains current accepted management practices throughout the organization. Effective written and oral communication and interpersonal skills are required. Strong leadership skills, as demonstrated by possession of the core competencies of the High-Performance Development Model, are required. The Deputy Chief of Staff leads committees, task forces, work groups, etc., as needed. Develops and monitors quality improvement measures for process improvement. Ensures medical staff compliance with regulations, medical staff bylaws, facility policies, Joint Commission standards, performance metrics, and other appropriate regulations. He/She acts a full assistant to the Chief of Staff in the efficient management of clinical and medical services to eligible patients and the active maintenance of a medical credentialing and privileging and/or scope of practice system for licensed independent practitioners, advanced practice providers, as well as credentialing of certain allied health practitioners per VA policy. The DCOS ensures the ongoing medical education of the Medical Staff members within his/her line of authority. He/she will be expected to maintain clinical competency in their medical specialty and be eligible for faculty appointment at the Augusta University/Medical College of Georgia. The preferred applicant should have a record of leadership as a clinician and educator. Research experience is a plus. The Deputy Chief of Staff is also responsible for maintaining and implementing the following leadership acumen: *Leadership and Organizational Representation *Program Management *Resource Management *Organizational Effectiveness *Quality Management *Medical and Other School Affiliation Manageme

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