Medical Subspecialty Care (MSSC) Deputy Chief

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Kansas City (MO); Presencial; USD 200.000 - 260.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Kansas City is seeking a Medical Subspecialty Care Deputy Chief to support and strengthen clinical operations of the MSSC Service.

The role is 45% administrative and 55% clinical, requiring leadership in planning, operations, and academic development to improve quality, access, and veteran care.

Formación

• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy degree from an approved school.
• Current full and unrestricted medical license to practice in the United States or DC.
• Residency training in an approved core specialty with board eligibility/certification.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Responsabilidades

• Lead planning, execution, and oversight of health care services in the MSSC Service.
• Address coverage issues and manage day-to-day operations.
• Promote operational effectiveness and ensure accreditation and regulatory compliance.
• Serve as a supervisor to staff and coordinate with the MSSC Chief and ELT.

Conocimientos

Supervisory experience

Clinical leadership

Communication skills

English proficiency

Educación

MD/DO

Licensed physician in US

Descripción del empleo

Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

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
• Preferred Experience: Supervisory experience
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: This position requires a pre-employment physical
• Requires lifting 15-44 pounds
• pushing (approx
• 2 hours)
• reaching above shoulder
• use of fingers and both hands
• walking and standing from 3-5 hours and kneeling
• Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously
• Near vision correctable at 13"" to 16"" to Jaeger 1 to 4
• Far visions correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other
• Must have depth perception and ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors
• Hearing aid is permitted.

Duties

• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8:00am - 4:30pm Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more
• 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 VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Duties: The Kansas City VA (KCVA) is searching for a Medical Subspecialty Care (MSSC) Deputy Chief who will serve as a leadership partner in supporting and strengthening clinical operations of the KCVA MSSC Service
• Along with the MSSC Chief - the MSSC Deputy Chief: Participates in the planning - execution - oversight - and management of health care services delivery in the MSSC Service
• Assists with addressing coverage issues - managing day-to-day operations - liaising with administrative staff both internal and external to ensure full clinical operations
• Promotes operational effectiveness - supports academic development - and leads initiatives that enhance quality - access - and the overall Veteran experience
• Ensures program services meet accreditation requirements and are compliant with regulatory and accountability standards such as those set forth by the Joint Commission - the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) - VA Central Office (VACO) - and other accrediting bodies as deemed appropriate
• The MSSC Deputy Chief reports to the MSSC Chief but works closely with other members of the Medical Center Executive Leadership Team (ELT) particularly the Chief of Staff
• The MSSC Deputy Chief is expected to have sufficient expertise and experience to function independently except on unusual occasions and is anticipated to serve as a supervisor to others
• This position is 45% administrative - 55% clinical in a clinical role appropriate to the clinical discipline and specialty area.