Physician - Surgery Section Chief

The Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center is recruiting for one Surgery Section Chief to perform duties at the VA hospital in Spokane, WA. A recruitment/relocation incentive has been authorized for this position and may be offered to a highly qualified candidate. This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. This is an open continuous announcement. See "Additional Information" below for more details. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : The General Surgery Section Chief employed within the Medical Staff at Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center shall perform comprehensive clinical, consultative, and leadership functions related to surgical care. Duties will include but are not limited to: Deliver compassionate and competent general surgical care to veterans, including preoperative evaluation, diagnostic work-up, surgical intervention, postoperative care, evaluation and treatment of complications, and discharge planning across the outpatient, inpatient, and urgent care environments. Operate in the operating room, performing major and minor general surgical procedures within our current complexity rating. Operating room duties are a required component of this position. Provide on-call coverage on a rotational basis with other member of the section, including night and weekend coverage relevant to the care of the surgical patient. On-call coverage is a required component of this position. Answer inpatient and outpatient consultations, make referrals and treatment/medication recommendations, and follow the care of veterans experiencing problems, remaining actively engaged with the primary team on patient management. Manage and coordinate community care needs, and inform patients of all test results and recommend care/treatments. Maintain clear, accurate, and current clinical records completed at the time of discharge, and be fully knowledgeable in and utilize the facility electronic health record. Participate in ward/ICU rounds, morbidity and mortality conferences, grand rounds, and other clinically relevant academic and service activities as assigned. Supervise and train physician assistants, nurse practitioners, residents, and medical student trainees as assigned. Establish and promote an atmosphere of unity though collaborative practice and effective communication among all staff disciplines, fostering a high level of patient and staff satisfaction. Provide direct supervision of surgical physician staff, advanced practice nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and the dermatology and wound care providers assigned to the Surgery Section. Generally responsible for approving and overseeing surgical staff schedules and call rotations. Delegated responsibility for approving leave requests, overtime, and changes in tour of duty or clinic schedules as authorized by the Chief, Surgery Service. Provide ongoing oversight of Section schedules to ensure adequate clinic, or, and on-call coverage across all sites of care. Conduct quarterly progress reviews with each employee assigned to the Surgery Section, documenting performance, productivity, and professional development, and addressing any performance or conduct concerns in a timely manner. Provide oversight of section productivity, including monitoring workload, access and clinic utilization, or efficiency and cancellation rates, and other productivity measures, and take action to address gaps. Prepare for and participate in accreditation site visits and inspections, and implement corrective actions for identified deficiencies while maintaining documentation of compliance efforts. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): This position is eligible for EDRP, a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual e

Salaire : $325,000 – $380,000/Per Year | Avantages : http://www.vacareers.va.gov/why-choose-va/benefits/index.asp

OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans? Spokane is a family-oriented city located in beautiful eastern Washington with a regional population of 570,000. Our four-season climate and pristine surroundings offer an abundance of exceptional recreation opportunities. Spokane is known for its affordable housing, excellent schools and universities, and is the regional arts and cultural center. Walk, bike, or canoe along the Centennial Trail, cool off in one of 76 regional lakes, camp in gorgeous state parks, wrestle with whitewater rapids, and ski through fresh powder. Take a walk around Riverfront Park then see the Spokane Symphony, a show at the Opera House, or take in a play at the Civic Theater. Th