Chief of Surgical Services - Recruitment/Relocation Incentive Authorized

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System in Omaha, NE seeks a Chief of Surgical Services to lead the Surgical Service Department and advance veteran care.

The role emphasizes program leadership, budget oversight, and clinical and teaching responsibilities within a comprehensive health system. The position offers a robust leadership path with opportunities for residency supervision, interdepartmental collaboration, and ongoing professional development in a

Qualifications

• Must be a physician with MD or DO and US medical license.
• Board-certified in a surgical specialty with approved residency or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of management and administrative leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the Surgical Service Department and program operations.
• Direct budget, personnel management, and strategic planning for surgical services.
• Supervise clinical care, teaching, and resident supervision within the Department of Surgery.
• Coordinate with Chief of Staff and Medical Center Director to align with VA mission.
• Ensure performance standards and participate in program development and quality management.
• Provide direct patient care and surgical services as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Management experience

Administrative accomplishments

Interpersonal skills

Data-driven management

Clinical leadership

Strategic planning

Budget management

Education

MD degree

Medical license (US)

Residency in core surgical specialty

Board certification in surgical specialty

Job description

Summary

The VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System (VANWIHCS) is seeking a full-time Chief of Surgical Services to lead our Surgical Service Department. This is an excellent leadership opportunity to serve our nation's veterans while working in a dynamic and supportive environment. Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

Qualifications

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 and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or in the District of Columbia
• Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training - approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification
• (NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the accrediting bodies for graduate medical education - the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) - in the list published for the year the residency - or fellowship if applicable - was completed
• OR (2) One year of post medical school training (internship - first year of residency - or transitional year residency) approved by ACGME or AOA followed by two years of post-training independent practice (performing under a full and unrestricted license) in the United States
• OR (3) Non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States (performing under a full and unrestricted license) performing duties related to the position they are applying for (United States fellowships would be creditable towards this requirement) - which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the Physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences
• Exceptions: Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs)
• PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e. - not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent basis
• PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged
• rather - they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision
• Additionally - surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs
• In rare and unusual circumstances - the Facility Director can submit a memo to the VISN Director through the VISN Chief Medical Officer - who may approve requests for reasonable exceptions to the residency training requirement for Physicians whose composite record of experience - accomplishments - performance - and qualifications warrant such action
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Board Certification: The selected candidate will be board certified in his/her surgical specialty - having completed an appropriate residency or fellowship
• Surgeons with Board Certification from the appropriate member board of the American Board of Medical Specialties or the American Osteopathic Association in the following specialties will be considered: Otolaryngology - General Surgery - Ophthalmology - Orthopedic Surgery - Plastic Surgery - Vascular Surgery - Urology - Thoracic Surgery (non-cardiac)
• Preferred Experience: Minimum 2 years management experience History of administrative accomplishments Strong interpersonal skills Ability to organize work with and apply data for management review Clinical leadership and administrative experience at the strategic level Extensive clinical experience in clinical specialty Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: The selected candidate should be physically and mentally capable to perform the duties of the position
• Physical activity includes sitting - standing (up to 2 hours) - walking (up to 2 hours) - bending and reaching.

Duties

• The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers
• This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest
• As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care - you will operate in a model with three core elements - seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran
• This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community
• This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized for highly qualified candidates
• Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Authorized for specialties of Urology - Orthopedic Surgery - and Otolaryngology
• Physicians with specialties of Urology - Orthopedic Surgery - and Otolaryngology are eligible for EDRP - a student loan payment reimbursement program
• You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of your start date
• Program approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application
• Former participants are ineligible to apply for the EDRP incentive
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• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact [e-mail] - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance 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 Surgical Services provides supervisory/leadership for the entire program - which includes Audiology - Anesthesiology - ENT - General Surgery - GYN - Optometry - Ophthalmology - Orthopedics - Podiatry - Plastics - Thoracic - Urology - Vascular and Dental Services
• The position ensures that the facility meets and/or exceeds all performance expectations related to the program as well as coordinates proactively to meet the demands of our numerous residency/training programs
• The Chief of Surgical Services functions as the primary advisor to the Chief of Staff and Medical Center Director on surgical programs at the VA NWIHCS
• The Chief of Surgical Services is responsible for the effective and efficient management of surgical programs and services
• The incumbent will oversee the clinical and administrative aspects of the Surgical Service - including budget and fiscal management - personnel management - strategic planning - program development - quality management - assuring that the clinical and administrative functions are integrated to provide optimum utilization of the available resources
• The Chief of Surgical Services is responsible for the overall care of patients with conditions requiring treatment in Surgical Service to include consultative - prescriptive and ordering authority in the outpatient setting
• In addition to supervisory responsibilities - the Chief of Surgical Services will be responsible for providing direct patient care and surgery as well as teaching and resident supervision within the Department of Surgery
• The incumbent follows established guidelines - ethics - and policies and protocols of the Department of Veterans Affairs - VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System VAMC and the profession
• Duties and responsibilities include: Program Administration (25%) Custodial Officer Designation (5%) Supervisory Controls (20%) Budget and Fiscal Management (15%) Human Resources Management (10%) Clinical Lead (20%) Research and Education (5%) Work Schedule: Full-time Monday - Friday - 0730-1600