The Chief Medical Officer functions as a principal member of the Network's Interdisciplinary staff providing the necessary clinical leadership to and direction consistent with VISN VHA goals and be proficient in both the clinical aspects of the organization and delivery of health services as well as the managerial components necessary to guide large cadres of health professionals in the network's health care systems, medical centers, clinics and outpatient facilities.

Duties

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Relocation Incentive: Authorized for highly qualified candiates. Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Authorized for highly qualified candidates Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized 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 The Chief Medical Officer functions as a principal member of the Network's Interdisciplinary staff providing the necessary clinical leadership to and direction consistent with VISN VHA goals. The incumbent is expected to be proficient in both the clinical aspects of the organization and delivery of health services as well as the managerial components necessary to guide large cadres of health professionals in the network's health care systems, medical centers, clinics and outpatient facilities. In addition, the incumbent is expected to have the requisite coordination skills in interacting with academic affiliates, veteran service organizations, other VISNs, as well as all other stakeholders. Knowledge and experience in management of clinical quality and efficiency, planning and evaluation of programs with particular reference to assessment of cost-effectiveness of programs and advocacy of sensitivity to the needs and aspirations of a diverse work force is also expected in the incumbent. Ability to promote change and marshal the collaboration of clinicians and others in constructively adapting to organizational change is required for this position. Actively facilitate the maintenance of a network-wide primary care system to provide access and continuity of care for all veterans. Nurture a network-wide culture that is dedicated to continuous quality improvement in patient care, education and research. Collaborate with others in ensuring compliance with laws, regulations and rules of accrediting bodies and third-party payers governing all clinical operations conducted under the auspices of the Network and its constituent facilities. Coordinate strategic planning efforts for health care delivery with effective business planning to assure maximum healthcare quality and effectiveness. Participates in national VHA policy development and oversight efforts. Provide national leadership in addressing key clinical issues. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 A.M to 4:30 P.M Telework: AdHoc

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed. Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. (NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), b) OR [(2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA),OR (3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States), which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences. Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs). PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e., not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee-basis. PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged; rather, they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision. Additionally, surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Preferred Experience: Two years as VAMC Chief of Staff or as VISN Chief Medical Officer. Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements: Sedentary position which requires occasional light lifting and carrying. May be working closely with others and working alone.

Education

1. Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted, or
2. Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association for the year in which the degree was granted.
3. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, facility officials must verify with the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) that the applicant has met requirements for certification, and must obtain a copy of the ECFMG certificate, if claimed by the applicant. [If the applicant does not claim an ECFMG certificate, facility officials must still confirm that the medical school meets (or met) ECFMG eligibility requirements for the year the candidate graduated.]

Contacts

• Address VHA VISN 15 Human Resources One Petticoat Lane, 1010 Walnut Street, Second Floor Kansas City, MO 64106-2149 US
• Name: Tracie Schmalstieg
• Phone: 913-704-7271
• Email: [email protected]