Deputy Chief of Staff (Physician)

Quick Facts

• Role: Deputy Chief of Staff (Physician)

• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm

• Appointment: Dual appointment (MD or DO)

Description

Serve as Deputy Chief of Staff supporting the Chief of Staff with clinical and administrative leadership to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to Veterans. Provide oversight across medical services, assist with medical staff operations and compliance, and maintain comprehensive patient care within your specialty. Lead quality and performance improvement, reporting, and interdisciplinary collaboration across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and oversight across all medical services; ensure evidence-based, patient-centered care

• Maintain an active panel/clinical assignment in your specialty or service line

• Assist with medical staff operations including recruitment, credentialing, performance evaluation, and professional development

• Prepare, review, and update departmental policies and procedures to align with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements

• Lead and participate in quality committee meetings, section meetings, and other administrative functions

• Oversee quality assurance initiatives, performance improvement projects, and data-driven decision-making

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual reports on medical staff activities, clinical outcomes, and departmental performance

• Foster interdisciplinary collaboration; represent the medical staff in executive meetings and act as a liaison between departments

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual performance bonus and regular salary increases

• Paid Time Off: 50–55 days per year (annual leave, sick leave, paid federal holidays, and possible paid absence for CME)

• Retirement: traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K (up to 5% contributions)

• Insurance: federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care

• CME: possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (full-time with board certification)

• Malpractice: free liability protection with tail coverage

• No physician employment contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting