Podiatrist- Deputy Chief of Staff

Veterans Health Administration; San Antonio (TX); In loco; USD 180.000 - 375.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Veterans Health Administration in the United States is seeking a Deputy Chief of Staff to oversee clinical activities, staff coordination and program development. The role drives medical care plans, resource planning and policy alignment with VHA priorities for Veterans Affairs facilities in the region.

The position includes open continuous recruitment with a competitive federal salary. Telework is available on an ad-hoc basis, with standard Monday–Friday hours and office presence as required.

Competenze

• Must possess a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree.
• Education from US-accredited podiatric schools.
• Foreign education requires a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency.

Mansioni

• Coordinate clinical activities and administrative oversight.
• Formulate plans for a comprehensive medical care program.
• Monitor compliance with VA regulations and professional standards.
• Promote a High Reliability Organization and quality improvement.

Formazione

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

Descrizione del lavoro

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Deputy Chief of Staff is a key member of the senior leadership team, and actively participates in the development of overall management objectives and philosophies necessary for the attainment of optimum efficiency in providing health care to South Texas Veterans Health Care Veteran population.

Key Responsibilities

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT & will remain open until January 17, 2027 or until positions are filled. Eligible applications received will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur. This position is also being announced under announcement number: Physician: CAZM-12958163-26-MRA VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.

The Deputy Chief of Staff is responsible for the coordination of clinical activities, clinical staff and administrative oversight. Primary duties include but are not limited to: Formulates and recommends plans for a comprehensive program of medical care. Develops the requirements of staff, facilities, equipment and supplies needed to support an integrated program, utilizing necessary reviews and controls.

Appraises the effectiveness of the various medical programs in meeting the needs of patient care. Promotes the development of health care professionals through counseling, mentoring, teaching and encouraging self-assessment. Works with the Executive Leadership Team to ensure that facility programs reflect the mission and priorities of VHA and VA.

Accomplishes clinical program goals consistent with available resources and participate in the allocation of facility resources and modification of programs to best meet the needs of the Veteran population. Monitors and promotes compliance with VA regulations and professional standards pertaining to outside professional activities and ethical conduct.

Creates and promotes a High Reliability Organization, fostering an environment of system oriented continuous quality improvement, within which program and quality of care effectiveness are evaluated. Provide oversight of the credentialing and privileging facility to include oversight of regulatory and legal issue, monitoring medical staff and other licensed independent practitioner's compliance and quality of practice.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Ad-Hoc (Occasional or Irregular basis) Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements & Education

Applicants must possess a doctor of podiatric medicine degree, or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in podiatric medicine and surgery. The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed.

Approved schools are United States schools of podiatric medicine and surgery, approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education of the American Podiatry Medical Association in the year in which the degree was granted. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment.

You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $180000 – $375000/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2027-01-17.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.