Physician (Regular Ft) Chief of Medicine

MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society; Village of Northport (NY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Le Northport VA Medical Center recherche un Chief of Medicine pour fournir un leadership administratif et programmatique. Le candidat idéal doit être certifié en médecine interne ou une spécialité, ayant une expérience confirmée dans les services médicaux tant pour les soins aux patients que pour la formation et la gestion des ressources.

Qualifications

• Certification board en médecine interne ou spécialité.
• Citoyenneté américaine et licence pour pratiquer la médecine aux États-Unis.
• Maîtrise de l'anglais parlé et écrit.

Responsibilities

• Fournir leadership et vision stratégique pour les services médicaux.
• Collaborer avec d'autres chefs de service et partenaires académiques.
• Formuler des politiques et superviser la formation et la recherche.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Strategic vision

Clinical activity

Education

Degree of doctor of medicine or equivalent

Completed residency training approved by the VA

Job description

Summary

Northport VA Medical Center is seeking a Chief of Medicine who is board-certified in Internal Medicine and/or Subspecialty to provide administrative and programmatic leadership to oversee and accomplish its mission in clinical care, research, and education.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending completion of training or license requirements may be considered tentatively but cannot be hired until all requirements are met. Current VA-employed physicians who met the initial appointment requirements are deemed to have met the basic standards.

Basic Requirements:

• United States Citizenship (non-citizens may be appointed only when qualified citizens cannot be recruited)
• Degree of doctor of medicine or equivalent from an approved school
• Current unrestricted license to practice medicine in the U.S.
• Completed residency training approved by the VA, leading to eligibility for board certification
• Residents enrolled in accredited training programs are eligible for appointment as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs), who must be fully licensed and appointed on a fee basis, with limited scope of practice under supervision
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Board Certification (reference VA Handbook 5005)
• Physical requirements as outlined in VA Handbook 5019

Duties

• Provide leadership and strategic vision for inpatient and outpatient medicine services
• Collaborate with other service chiefs, program managers, and academic partners
• Formulate policies, resource planning, and oversee training and research
• Develop and implement programs related to medical practice, standards, personnel, quality, and performance
• Recommend clinical privileges and monitor provider performance
• Participate in clinical activities within your specialization
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Chief of Staff
• Sit on key committees at the medical center and VISN levels, requiring active participation