Description du poste
Veterans Health Administration, Central Western VA Medical Center is currently recruiting for full-time (40 hours a week) a Physician, Chief of Primary Care Service, which is a lead management role within Primary Care Service. Come be part of an organization that cares for our Veterans!
PRINCIPALES MISSIONS :
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): 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 The Chief of Primary Care functions in a lead management role within Primary Care Service and reports directly to the Deputy Chief of Staff, Uptown Division. The Chief provides professional and administrative leadership for the Primary Care Service, holding responsibility for strategic direction, business planning, program development, organization, and implementation of Primary Care across all facility sites of care, including VA-owned, leased, and contracted community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs). The Chief directly or indirectly supervises Physicians, Physician Assistants, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs), and Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) staff. The position is 70% administrative and 30% direct clinical practice. Strategic Leadership and Business Planning Develop and execute a Primary Care Service Business Plan aligned with facility, VISN, and VHA Primary Care Services strategic priorities. Provide strategic direction for program development, organization, and implementation of Primary Care across the facility and CBOCs. Resource Management and Fiscal Accountability Serve as accountable official for resources used, directly and indirectly, by the Primary Care Service, including personnel, space, equipment, supplies, and operating budget. Ensure Primary Care clinics are appropriately resourced and functioning to provide timely access and clinical efficiency, consistent with VHA Handbook 1101.10(1) (PACT Handbook) and VHA Directive 1231. Clinical Operations and Access Ensure Primary Care services, including appropriate consultation services and Veteran same-day access, are available to meet the needs of Veterans and their providers. Ensure adequate staffing, alert surrogate coverage, and timely patient access across all Primary Care sites of care. Quality, Safety, and Performance Improvement Direct continuous measurement and improvement of quality of care within Primary Care Service. Develop and implement measures to monitor staff performance and assess clinical outcomes, including Pay-for-Performance metrics, PACT Compass measures, and access, coordination, and continuity of care indicators. Human Resources and Team Development Participate in the selection of team members; oversee recruitment, onboarding, and retention of Primary Care providers and PACT staff. Provide supervision and assure appropriate actions in promotions, selections, rewards, recognition, training, discipline, and problem resolution. Additional Duties Participate in facility, VISN, and national committees, workgroups, and task forces relevant to Primary Care. Support academic affiliations, resident and student rotations, and clinical teaching within Primary Care as applicable. Perform other