Physician (CHIEF SURGICAL SERVICES)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive rewards package

Paid Time Off: 50-55 days annually

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Dayton, Ohio, is seeking a physician for a leadership role within the Surgical Service. This position offers a comprehensive total rewards package and requires a Doctor of Medicine or equivalent, along with a full medical license.

The successful candidate will provide executive leadership, ensure compliance with standards, and oversee recruitment and development of surgical staff, all while promoting a safe and high-quality patient care environment.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Full and unrestricted medical license required.
• Completion of an accredited residency program.
• Experience in a supervisory role is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and direction for Surgical Service operations.
• Ensures compliance with all relevant standards.
• Oversees recruitment and professional development of staff.
• Directs resource management for Surgical Service.

Skills

Proficiency in spoken and written English

5 years clinical experience

3 years physician leadership roles

3 years resident/fellow education experience

Education

Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree

Job description

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 are 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, 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; 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; 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. 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: 5 years clinical experience, 3 years physician leadership roles, 3 years resident/fellow education experience
• Prior experience as a supervisor (Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/)
• Physical Requirements: Eligible applicants must be physically and mentally able to perform efficiently the essential functions of the position - with or without reasonable accommodation - without hazard to themselves or others
• Depending on the essential duties of a specific position usable vision, color vision, hearing or speech may be required
• however in most cases a specific physical condition or impairment of a specific function may be compensated for by the satisfactory use of a prosthesis or mechanical aid.

Duties and Benefits

• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Recruitment Incentives: Recruitment incentives may be authorized to full‑time, part‑time or intermittent individuals in their first appointment as a Federal employee or to a newly appointed former Federal employee with at least a 90‑day break in service
• Relocation Incentives: Relocation incentives may be authorized to full‑time Federal employees who must change worksite(s) and physically relocate to a different geographic area when the approving official determines that without the incentive it would be difficult to fill the position with a high‑quality candidate
• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact – 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
• MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Provides executive leadership and strategic direction for all programs and operations within the Surgical Service
  • Maintains overall responsibility for clinical quality, patient safety and access to surgical care across all surgical specialties
  • Develops and implements strategic plans to support growth, efficiency and modernization of surgical programs
  • Ensures compliance with all VHA directives, Joint Commission standards, accreditation requirements and medical center policies
  • Collaborates closely with the Chief of Staff and Medical Center Director in establishing surgical service and organizational priorities and operational goals
  • Collaborates with clinical and administrative services – including anesthesia, dental, medicine, sterile processing, nursing services, education and research, human resources, fiscal, supply chain, safety, etc.
  • Handles personnel management responsibilities and accountability activities for surgical service
  • Oversees recruitment, retention and professional development of surgeons and surgical service staff to maintain a highly qualified workforce
  • Provides mentorship and leadership development to section chiefs and emerging clinical leaders within the Surgical Service
  • Leads continuous quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing surgical outcomes, patient safety and operational performance
  • Evaluates the effectiveness of surgical service programs using performance metrics, clinical outcomes data and patient satisfaction indicators
  • Promotes an interdisciplinary approach to patient care by collaborating with other clinical services and administrative departments
  • Ensures appropriate credentialing, privileging, and ongoing professional practice evaluation for surgical service staff in accordance with VHA policy
  • Directs resource management including staffing, equipment acquisition, supply utilization and budget planning for Surgical Service
  • Participates in executive leadership committees, clinical governance boards and facility strategic planning initiatives
  • Supports academic and educational missions including resident education, clinical training programs and professional development activities
  • Effectively and professionally represents Dayton VAMC on relevant facility, VISN, national committees, workgroups, etc
  • Supports and promotes organizational priorities – high reliability principles and a just culture
  • Work Schedule: Monday – Friday – 7:30am – 4:00pm