Chief of Primary Care (Physician)

Quick Facts

• EDRP (Education Debt Reduction Program): student loan repayment reimbursement up to $200,000. Award amount and eligibility period (1–5 years) are determined after EDRP application review. Must apply within 4 months of appointment.
• Work schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00am–3:30pm (subject to change based on agency needs).

Description

Lead management for Primary Care Services, with responsibility for operational planning, business execution, resource accountability, and continuous quality improvement. Develop measures to improve efficiency and effectiveness, monitor staff performance and clinical outcomes, and provide clinical oversight for patient treatment plans. Build strategic partnerships across VHA and community organizations and collaborate with VISN and VA leadership.

Responsibilities

• Function in a lead management role within Primary Care Services
• Develop and implement measures to ensure efficiency and effectiveness
• Develop and execute a Primary Care Service Business Plan
• Be accountable for resources used (directly and indirectly)
• Promote measures to monitor staff performance and assess clinical outcomes
• Direct continuous measurement and improvement of quality of care
• Create strategic partnerships with VHA program directors, service line chiefs, and community organizations
• Collaborate with other Primary Care Service Chiefs, VISN leadership, and VA Central Office staff
• Participate in team member selection; oversee recruitment and provide supervision
• Assure appropriate HR actions (promotions, selections, rewards/recognition, training, and problem resolution)
• Develop a strong interdisciplinary team and provide clinical input and oversight for patient treatment plans

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship (non-citizens may be appointed only when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens per VA policy)
• Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. state/territory/commonwealth or DC
• Completion of accredited residency training leading to eligibility for board certification (or meet PRP/interim exception rules)
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Pass pre-employment physical evaluation
• Complete VA online onboarding and pre-employment requirements (including acceptable ID for I-9)
• Seasonal influenza vaccination participation is required
• Selective Service registration required for males born after 12/31/1959
• Testing designated positions: subject to pre-appointment urinalysis for illegal drug use
• May be required to serve a probationary period

Benefits

• Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and regular salary increases
• Paid Time Off: 50–55 days per year (annual leave, sick leave, paid federal holidays; possible CME-related paid absence)
• Retirement: traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% contributions
• Insurance: federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care options
• CME: possible $1,000/year reimbursement (full-time with board certification)
• Malpractice: free liability protection with tail coverage provided
• No physician employment contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting
• Recruitment/Relocation incentives (sign-on bonus): authorized
• EDRP (student loan repayment): authorized