The Central Texas VA Health Care System, Temple, Texas is seeking a full-time Chief, Care in the Community Service. The Chief serves in a leadership position responsible for the oversight and management of Care in the Community programs to include all assigned associated clinics.

Duties

The Chief, Care in the Community duties include the following: Candidate demonstrates leadership in delivering quality, cost-effect care through partnerships with VHA and Community Care providers. Incumbent directs and manages all administrative activities within the service line, successful performance of his/her assigned area, including customer satisfaction and the efficient delivery of services to our Veterans within the community. Oversight of competency and quality of services provided throughout the Community Care Department. Responsible for monitoring and advancing patient safety quality standards and utilization management for the CITC Department. Ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader who is proficient in VHA databases, fully understands performance metrics and is able to monitor trends, etc. Incumbent will proactively partner with all staff in developing organizational systems for CITC using lean management principles to measure quality initiatives for facility performance effectiveness. Review cases in the community that need additional guidance and conduct needs-based reviews and modifications for patient care coordination. Ensure a high level of customer service is provided to all stakeholders impacted by the Community Care Department. Provide direct clinical care within the candidate's area of expertise and where credentialed/privileged. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) Candidates are encouraged to apply to the vacancy announcement that matches their specific occupation/discipline (Nurse, Podiatrist), as each occupation has very specific qualification standards that are used to determine qualifications. Physician CAZM-12255927-24-HL Registered Nurse IV CAZM-12255929-24-HL Nurse Practitioner III CAZM-12255930-24-HL VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Requirements

Qualifications

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. Education. Applicants must possess a doctor of podiatric medicine, or its equivalent, from a school of podiatric medicine approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Approved schools are United States schools of podiatric medicine approved by the Council on Podiatry Education of the American Podiatry Association in the year in which the degree was granted. Residency Training. Podiatrist must have completed residency training, or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. VA Podiatrists involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status. Approved residencies are: Approved residencies are:(1) Those approved by the accrediting bodies for graduate medical education, the Council on Podiatric Medical Education, in the list published for the year the residency was completed, or Other residencies and training experiences, or their equivalents, which the local Professional Standards Board determines to have provided an applicant with appropriate professional training. Licensure or Registration. Applicants must possess a 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. Preferred Experience: Board Certified/Board Eligible in a Medical Specialty Managerial and supervisory with two years in managing staff Knowledge of regulations and preparation for accreditation surveys, i.e. Joint Commission, OIG, etc. Experience with VA purchase care Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-4 Podiatrist Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements: Moderate lifting, 15-44 pounds; Use of fingers; Walking (4-6hours); Standing (4-6hours); Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4; Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; Ability to distinguish basic colors; Hearing (aid permitted).

Education

Contacts

• Address VA Central Texas Health Care System 1901 Veterans Memorial Drive Temple, TX 76504 US
• Name: VISN 17 SSU USAS Group
• Email: [email protected]