Physician - VISN Chief Medical Officer

Department of Veterans Affairs

The Chief Medical Officer provides executive leadership and strategic oversight for VISN medical operations and initiatives for 3+ defined Health Service Areas (HSA), encompassing 20+ Health Care Systems (HCSs). Evaluates compliance with and implementation of national medical guidelines for employees within the incumbent's span of control providing Veterans direct patient care, ancillary care, or administrative services.

• Major Duties and Responsibilities of the Position Include: Supports collaboration with the Medical Operations Center (MOC) strategic division leaders to implement national policy. Provides real-time situational awareness and coordinated rapid response capabilities. Supports collaboration with the Business Operations Center and Financial Office to manage embedded financial and human resource units that provide VISN services. Ensures resource allocation for funds and workforce are aligned with Veteran demonstrated needs and VHA leadership priorities. Applies in-depth health care knowledge to develop goals, objectives, and priorities focused on aligning and integrating medical operations across the VISN, HSAs, and HCSs. Enforces standards for performance and manages key resources and stakeholder engagement to achieve program goals. Monitors progress toward objectives, assesses organizational effectiveness, and resolves issues to ensure successful outcomes across complex, diverse health care operations. Collaborates with the HSA Medical Directors within the VISN. Directs mental health services, ensuring access to comprehensive mental health care. Oversees programs addressing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), substance abuse, and other mental health issues. Develops and implements suicide prevention strategies and programs. Manages interventions and follow-up for high-risk Veterans. Oversees services and programs aimed at addressing Veteran homelessness. Coordinates with community resources to provide comprehensive support. Enhances the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of outpatient clinical services across facilities. Standardizes clinic operations, optimizes resource utilization, and improves patient access and experience. Aligns clinical practices with national VA policies, monitors performance metrics, drives quality improvement initiatives, and ensures compliance. Promotes continuous staff education, efficient resource allocation, and collaboration among departments to deliver seamless outpatient care. Fosters collaborations with educational institutions to enhance training, research, and clinical care within VA facilities. Oversees and coordinates academic affiliations, ensuring alignment with VA policies and community needs. Supports the integration of trainees and faculty into VA settings, promotes collaborative research initiatives, and facilitates educational opportunities. Manages the provision of pharmacy services and medication therapy management. Oversees formulary management and ensures the availability of essential medications. Manages the process of granting specific clinical privileges to health care providers based on their qualifications, experience, and demonstrated competencies. Ensures that each provider is authorized to perform specific procedures and deliver care within the scope of their expertise. Conducts regular evaluations to maintain high standards of patient care and safety. Oversees the verification of health care providers' qualifications, including education, training, licensure, and professional experience. Ensures compliance with VA standards and regulatory requirements. Establishes and maintains comprehensive records of each provider's credentials to support the privileging process and ensure quality care. Offers resources, education, and emotional support to caregivers of Veterans to enhance their well-being and ability to provide effective care. Provides flexible, scalable clinical support and resources to enhance access to care and address gaps in health care services within the VISN. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm 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

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