Physician Chief of Staff: Lead Clinical Excellence

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 210,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' medical center seeks a Chief of Staff to lead the medical staff, ensure clinical excellence, and translate directives into local policies.

The COS will foster education, research, and collaboration with affiliated medical schools while guiding physician staff and ensuring regulatory compliance. Ideal candidates have MD/DO, full US licensure, board certification or eligibility, and substantial leadership experience in large clinical settings.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship required.
• MD or equivalent in allopathic or osteopathic medicine.
• Current full and unrestricted medical license in US.
• Completion of residency in an approved core specialty.
• Board certification or eligibility in relevant specialty.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Preferred: leadership roles such as Chief Medical Officer, Deputy Chief of Staff, or Chief of a large clinical department for 3+ years.

Responsibilities

• Preside over the medical staff and assure clinical excellence and uniform standards of practice.
• Translate clinical and administrative directives into local policies.
• Develop and maintain relationships with affiliated medical schools.
• Recruit board-certified licensed professionals and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Oversee research programs and patient safety initiatives.
• Participate in strategic planning, resource allocation, and performance improvement.

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or equivalent in allopathic/osteopathic medicine

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' medical center seeks a Chief of Staff to lead the medical staff, ensure clinical excellence, and translate directives into local policies.

The COS will foster education, research, and collaboration with affiliated medical schools while guiding physician staff and ensuring regulatory compliance. Ideal candidates have MD/DO, full US licensure, board certification or eligibility, and substantial leadership experience in large clinical settings.