The Associate Chief of Staff- Diagnostics will manage and plan how services are delivered and contribute to the process of strategic planning, influencing and responding to organizational priorities. This will involve responsibility for creating an annual Diagnostics Strategic Plan, identifying Diagnostics Service development priorities, and working with the Executive Leadership Team, Service Chiefs, Associate Chief of Staff's, and associated leadership staff. Recruitment Incentive Authorized

Duties

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. This individual demonstrates leadership that is characterized by responsibility and accountability for population groups/individuals providing education, delivering and improving diagnostic care through collaborative strategies with others. The incumbent must also be comfortable in the role of administrator, educator, and direct services provider, as the needs of the program require. The incumbent must be capable of providing strong, collaborative leadership. Function: A. Clinical and Administrative The Associate Chief of Staff- Diagnostics reports to the Chief of Staff or designee. Provides leadership role to the Diagnostics Service. Completes all duties as assigned. Provides medical services to Veterans on an outpatient, inpatient as needed at Saginaw VA Medical Center and the nine Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC). Plan and direct the educational and clinical experience of any medical students, residents, and fellows assigned to the Diagnostics Service. Is readily available to the Diagnostics team members for collaboration when medical or other problems arise. Assume a leadership role in the development and implementation of the Diagnostics performance improvement plan. Advocate for the Diagnostics Service with VHA leadership and the medical community. Keeping the Diagnostics Service taskforce appraised of medical care advances and practice standards. Collaborating with other Diagnostics Service Directors, VISN leadership, and VA Central Office, Office of Patient Centered Care and Cultural Transformation (OPCC&CT) staff on program developmental issues. Creating strategic partnerships with community organizations in order to promote health and well-being offerings with the community. Co-Chairs the Diagnostics Taskforce and provides oversight of the Diagnostics Service. Development of annual budgetary report based on quality, activity, and financial information and projections. The Associate Chief of Staff- Diagnostics is accountable for resources used, directly and indirectly, by the Diagnostics Service. Occupies the lead management role within the Diagnostics Service. Each member of staff has a reporting relationship, through their line supervisor, to the Associate Chief of Staff- Diagnostics. Provides direct line supervision to Diagnostics Partners. Development and implementation of measures to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in the designated areas of responsibility. Supporting clinical training and continuing professional development throughout the Diagnostics Service team in line with personal and professional development plans and organizational/clinical need. Provision of strategic clinical input and ensuring effective advice to the Chief of Staff and the medical center executive leadership team. Development and execution of a Diagnostics Business Plan for the medical center. The plan should identify the medical center mission, goals, objectives, and strategies for accomplishing these goals together with related resource implications. The business plan should be consistent with the Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center overall strategic business direction. Promotion and development of measures to assess clinical outcomes and performance at the team and individual level. Participates in all Medical Staff functions as required by the VAMC Medical Staff Bylaws. Participates in the use of clinical practice guidelines and meets relevant performance measures as mandated by Veterans Health Administration (VHA). Participates in the provision of pain management, mental health, and end of life care to Veterans as required. Reports quality of care issues promptly through established mechanisms. Maintains timely and complete patient medical records that meet Compliance Program and JCAHO requirements. Consults specialty physicians as appropriate and collaborates with specialty clinics for appropriate and streamlined patient care. Must be Basic Life Support (BLS) certified. Takes into consideration the unique needs of female veteran patients. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm Telework: Available on an Ad-hoc basis Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Physician Assistant Basic Requirements Master's degree in any discipline or a bachelor's degree in any discipline with one year of experience as a Physician Assistant ~AND~ Successfully passed the PA National Certifying Exam (PANCE) (or are you in the process to taking the exam) ~AND~ Currently hold, or will hold, a full and unrestricted license to practice in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or in the District of Columbia. PA clinical leaders/administrative leaders require five years of experience which included leadership assignments that involved formulating program objectives and priorities, implementing plans and practices, and interpreting regulatory and organizational guidance to develop and implement policies and/or procedures. Grade Determinations: Grade determinations will be made by a Professional Standards Board. References: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-8 Physician Assistant Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently to move objects. This could include moving objects such as pieces of equipment and assistance in moving clients.

Education

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address Aleda E Lutz Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center 1500 Weiss Street Saginaw, MI 48602 US
• Name: Karen Townley
• Phone: 802-291-3794
• Email: [email protected]