Physician - Asscoiate Chief of Medicine Services

Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is located at the Northern Arizona VA Health Care System (NAVAHCS) in Prescott, AZ. This position reports directly to an Executive Leadership Team (ELT) Member and is responsible for oversight of the Medicine Service which encompasses a variety of clinical areas including medical subspecialties, hospitalists, Neurology, PM&R and some Allied Health Services.

• Steeped in Western history, featuring a vibrant downtown with over 800 registered historical buildings, year-round access to a variety of outdoor activities, stunning natural landscapes, and home of the "World's Oldest Rodeo," come discover why Prescott is not just a great place to visit but also the perfect place to call home! The VA Northern Arizona Healthcare System is one of the leading health care systems serving Veterans in the VA Desert Pacific Network. We're an innovative care center within the Veterans Integrated Service Network 22 (VISN 22). VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Highly qualified individuals may be eligible for a recruitment/relocation incentive in accordance with agency policy. To receive consideration for an incentive, the selectee must be among the best qualified and meet the criteria established in the VA Handbook 5007 Part VI Chapter 2. Service agreement required. 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 $2,500 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 of this position include but are not limited to: Directly accountable to the Medical Center Management Team for day-to-day administrative activities of the service, and accountable to the Chief of Staff for clinical program activities and overall compliance with VISN wide policies and procedures. Formulates long and short-range goals and objectives, plans, and programs for the service. In formulating such plans, coordinates with the Chief of Staff and facility management to integrate the Medical Center and VISN objectives. Collaborates with executive leadership, managerial and clinical leaders in formulating local Medical Center Policy, resource planning for human resources, equipment and space. Provides continuous assessment and improvement of quality of care, treatment and service. Formulates and recommends the interdisciplinary service policies and establishes and implements administrative activities, techniques, procedures, and methods to assure sound, meaningful, and practical clinical program consistency in keeping with current and advanced concepts and objectives of the Medical Center. Coordinates the interdisciplinary service activities with other services and clinics of the facility by collaborating with other Service Chiefs in the Medical Center to achieve optimum interdepartmental cooperation to assure that quality patient care is maintained. Participates in the development and implementation of Medical Center policy affecting patient care, treatment and services. This involves collaborating with colleagues in developing, implementing, and evaluating philosophy, objectives, policies, and standards essential for delivering optimal care to patients. Provides continuing surveillance of the professional performance of all individuals in the service who have delineated clinical privileges. Implements service guidelines consistent with the successful accomplishment of Performance Measures (wait times, clinic practice guidelines, performance indicators, customer service standards, etc.). Monitors progress on an ongoing basis and informs the Chief of Staff of areas of concern and recommends corrective actions. Performs clinical duties/direct patient care activities a minimum of 25 percent of duty hours. Performs other duties as appropriately assigned. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

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