Physician - Chief of Research

This position is located in Grand Junction, CO. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : Duties include but are not limited to: - Oversight and responsibility for all research activities conducted by VA personnel employed by the WCHCS as well as administrative, clinical, and of the human research protection programmatic leadership to ensure the achievement of the clinical, research, and education goals. - Administers WCHCS R&D programs, including operation of the R&D Committee and subcommittees. This encompasses expansion and submission of research proposals, accreditation maintenance, and resource and fiscal management of approved R&D funds and non-VA monies. - Participate in the management of the WCHCS health care program, ensuring the integration of R&D programs provides beneficial impact on the delivery of quality and timely patient care. - Provide advice, guidance, direction, and technical assistance to research investigators in the submission of research proposals and in conducting funded research. Consults with and assists other research investigators in the integration of theoretical concepts and applied research methods. - Serve as principal investigator, co-investigator or program director on peer-review research programs and special research initiatives. - Foster initiation and development of new research protocols that include basic science and clinical studies proposals as well as the development of joint research ventures with the affiliating institutions. - Provide advice and guidance in the development and submission of research manuscripts for publication and for presentation at national and international meetings. - Board certified or board eligible to carry a caseload and provide consultation to other clinical programs in the WCHCS, community partners, and other clinicians with whom established relationships exist for providing care. - Effectively communicate and collaborate with multiple disciplines within all WCHCS specialties 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 Telework: Ad-Hoc basis in accordance with local policy Work Schedule: 8-430 Monday- Friday QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed. Current, full

Salaire : $259,000 – $300,000/Per Year | Avantages : http://www.vacareers.va.gov/why-choose-va/benefits/index.asp

Interested in a career that offers a true work-life balance? Look no further! The VA Western Colorado Health Care System offers a balance of professional and clinical complexity that stimulates growth yet, it also allows the professional an opportunity to enjoy life outside of work. If you are interested in a career that offers an integrated patient-centered approach while providing compassionate and state of the art care to Veterans, we welcome you to apply. By serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans, we fulfill President Lincoln's promise, "To care for him who shall have served in our nation's military & for their families, caregivers, & survivors". The VA is in the city of Grand Junction, which is the largest city on Colorado's Western Slope. Close to CO National Monument and Grand Mesa, the area offers breathtaking red rock scenery ideal for year around outdoor adventure. The area is one of Colorado's largest food producers and is also referred to as Color