The Directors Office of the Minneapolis VA Health Care System is seeking a dynamic and experienced Physician as Associate Chief of Staff for Education (ACOS/E). The ACOS/E is a physician who is board certified in any specialty recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties. The ACOS/E is the focal point in VHA for the development, analysis, and evaluation of policies, guidelines, and programs related to academic affiliations and professional education of health professions trainees.

Duties

The Minneapolis VA Health Care System (MVAHCS) seeks an innovative and academically oriented Associate Chief of Staff for Education (ACOS/E). This is a senior management position reporting to the Chief of Staff, who in turn reports to the VAMC Director ACOS/E is a nationally standardized position that receives guidance on Health Professions Education (HPE) program requirements from the VHA Office of Academic Affiliations (OAA). The ACOS/E oversees all health professions trainees (HPTs) at the VA medical facility and is a board-certified physician with leadership experience in clinical, educational, and administrative areas. This role supports VHA goals in oversight, funding, expansion, policies, and guidance for HPTs and programs. The MVAHCS, a 1a VA facility, has substantial research and education programs and a close academic affiliation with the University of Minnesota. The ACOS/E is responsible for establishing, maintaining, and evaluating the quality of care delivered by trainees at the VA facility. Responsibilities include direction and oversight of the HPE service and support for paid Duties and Responsibilities The successful candidate will lead the Education Service and works with a large and diverse staff comprised of physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers, psychologists, rehabilitation engineers, researchers, and administrative support staff. The ACOS/E must have experience and familiarity with accreditation standards, financing, policy, and evaluation. They must have superior skills in administering and managing training programs, communicating with diverse audiences, and writing clearly and effectively. Strong analytic skills are required, and comfort with applied statistics is encouraged. The incumbent must have experience in program development, innovation in HPE programs, and academic training settings in areas such as the VA, its academic affiliates, and/or professional organizations related to academic affiliations, accreditation, and training. The ACOS/E is expected to establish a high level of credibility with clinical and educational leadership throughout the VHA and the academic community. Personal characteristics include self-direction, project organization, and interpersonal effectiveness. The ACOS/E must ensure a respectful, non-biased learning environment, maximize trainee education, and support trainee well-being. The ACOS/E provides leadership, advice, and subject matter expertise in tasks, projects, and assignments related to HPE programs. Provides policy development, analysis, decision making, and implementation activities affecting the VA health care system. Responsibilities and duties are described in VHA Directives (OAA 1400 series). The ACOS/E fulfills requirements related to the VHA Academic mission to include: Advocate for adequate resources for HPE functions at VA medical facilities and VISN levels. Allocate payments for accreditation, match service fees, and educational cost contracts. Ensure proper accreditation for all programs, including VA and affiliated training programs. Implement OAA national policies and local procedures (e.g., resident supervision). Report HPT challenges to facility leadership, VISN Director, and OAA staff. Oversee and facilitate the on- and off-boarding of HPTs. Use OAA-administered Trainee Satisfaction Survey results to improve training quality. Ensure affiliation agreements are executed for all programs involving HPTs and VA facilities. Serve as the primary contact for affiliation agreement establishment and oversight.· Oversee HPE funding, accreditation, and affiliate relationships per VHA OAA directives. Leadership Qualities: Commitment to our three-fold mission of patient care, education, and research Documented leadership and management skills with previous progressive administrative responsibility in the field of HPE programs and excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): A $20,000 Recruitment/Relocation Incentive has been 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 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 0800 - 4:30pm

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: Documented leadership and management skills with previous progressive administrative responsibility in the field of rehabilitation, broad health care system perspective and excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills. Board Certified Experience with new program development Demonstrated innovation in health professional education 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: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position. Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination.

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 Minneapolis VA Medical Center One Veterans Drive Minneapolis, MN 55417 US
• Name: David Bambenek
• Phone: 612-467-4326
• Email: [email protected]