Physician - Chief of Staff

LeadingAge Virginia; Huntington, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 240,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Paid Time Off

Job summary

LeadingAge Virginia seeks a Physician - Chief of Staff to join its executive leadership team, guiding high-quality, patient-centered care and continuous improvement. The COS will oversee clinical programs, resource management, and compliance with VA regulations, while fostering innovation, equity, and collaboration across clinical and administrative leaders.

Applicants should hold an MD, be fully licensed in the US, and have demonstrated executive leadership in healthcare; VA/federal experience

Qualifications

• United States Citizenship is required.
• MD degree from an approved school; unrestricted license in US.
• Residency training in an approved core specialty; board eligibility/certification preferred.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Experience in executive leadership within a complex healthcare org; VA or federal env preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary clinical leadership and strategic oversight.
• Oversee resource allocation and clinical performance improvement.
• Drive transformation with telehealth, digital health, and data analytics.
• Foster safety culture and ensure regulatory compliance (VHA directives, JC, OIG).
• Develop, implement, and evaluate clinical programs; enhance care coordination.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic oversight

Change management

Budget management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Data analytics

Problem-solving

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Master's degree in health administration or related field

Job description

Summary

The Physician - Chief of Staff (COS) serves as a full member of the Executive Leadership Team - reporting to the Medical Center Director and bears responsibility for providing high-quality - patient centered medical care through innovation - equity - and a culture of continuous improvement.

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: Demonstrated experience in providing executive leadership and strategic oversight within a complex healthcare organization - preferably within the Veterans Health Administration or similar Federal enviornment
• Extensive experience managing multidisciplinary teams and collaborating with clinical - administrative - and operational stakeholders to achieve organizational objectives
• Proven track record of developing - implementing - and evaluating healthcare policies - procedures and performance improvement initiatives
• Strong knowledge of VA regulations - compliance requirements - and quality assurance standards
• Experience in resource and budget management - including forecasting and allocation of personnel - financial - and physical resources
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - with a demonstrated ability to represent executive leadership in internal and external forums
• Experience in change management - fostering innovation - and advancing organizational culture to support patient-centered care and the VA mission
• Advanced experience in problem-solving - conflict resolution - and facilitating consensus among diverse interest groups
• Previous experience working with sensitive data - including PHI - PII - and VA sensitive information - and adhering to related confidentiality and security standards
• Masters degree in health administration - public health - business administration or related field is preferred
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: Physical aspects associated with work required of this assignment are typical for the occupation - see Duties section for essential job duties of the position
• May require standing - lifting - carrying - sitting - stooping - bending - pulling - and pushing
• May be required to wear personal protective equipment and undergo annual TB screening or testing as conditions of employment
• Clinical privileges must be exercised safely and competently.

Duties

• Major Duties include - but are not limited to: Strategic Leadership & Resource Management Provide visionary clinical leadership - aligning medical services with VA priorities in access - quality - transparency - equity - and Veteran experience
• Oversee resource allocation and clinical performance improvement - ensuring optimal utilization to support value-based and whole health care models
• Drive organizational transformation by incorporating emerging technologies - including telehealth - digital health - and data analytics - into care delivery and performance improvement initiatives
• Quality - Safety & Regulatory Compliance Foster a culture of safety and high reliability - ensuring compliance with VHA Directives - Joint Commission (JC) - Office of Inspector General (OIG) - Office of Medical Investigator (OMI) - and other accreditation and regulatory bodies
• Monitor medical staff compliance with bylaws - facility policies - standards of care - and all applicable federal and state regulations
• Provide oversight for implementation and sustainment of high reliability organization (HRO) principles - Just Culture - and the continuous incorporation of evidence-based practices
• Clinical Program Development & Operations Drive the design - development - and evaluation of clinical programs to address current and emerging health care needs - including whole health - behavioral health - women's health - and rural health access
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative leaders to enhance integration of care across the continuum - with emphasis on care coordination - population health management - and patient safety
• Regularly assess and adjust services to meet evolving Veteran population needs - incorporating legislative mandates and special program priorities
• Education - Academic Affiliations - and Workforce Development Strengthening medical education and training partnerships with academic affiliates - supporting workforce development - research - and professional growth
• Foster interprofessional learning environments and champion lifelong learning and staff development
• Interdepartmental & External Relationship Management Serve as medical liaison to the VISN 1 North Atlantic Network and HAS 1.3 - community partners - federal agencies - Veteran advocacy groups - and academic affiliates
• Participate in national and VISN/HSA level workgroups and committees - representing the facility and sharing best practices across the system
• Veteran-Centered Service Excellence Advance the "Veteran Experience -" emphasizing communication - respect - customer service - and responsiveness to Veteran and family needs
• Lead efforts to engage Veterans and families in shared decision-making processes - supporting person-centered - whole health care
• Data-driven Decision-Making & Innovation Leverage data analytics and digital health tools for performance monitoring - decision support - risk management - and quality improvement
• Promote innovation in clinical care - research - and workforce management to advance the health system's mission and support the VA's modernization goals
• All other duties as assigned - pertaining to this occupation - to meet the needs of the Agency - Department - Facility - and/or Service VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): May be 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 Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 8:00am-4:30pm
• with on-call responsibilities as needed.