VA Loma Linda Health Care System (VALLHS) is seeking an ACOS for the Geriatric and Extended Care (GEC) Service to join the Chief of Staff and Executive Leadership team in our mission to improve the access, experience, and quality of care for our aging Veterans and fulfilling the VA Mission. Recruitment and relocation incentives are approved for highly qualified candidate.

Duties

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 25, 2024 or until position has been filled. Qualified applicants will be considered and referred. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be July 16, 2024, with subsequent cut-off date for referral on the 1st and 15th of each month. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): 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 At VALLHS, the ACOS for GEC will champion and to drive alignment of all geriatric care, services, and programs into one cohesive and functional service as outlined in VHA Directive 1140.11. The ACOS will work closely with clinical and administrative leaders as well as other allied stakeholders to accomplish the goals and mission as set forth by Executive Leadership. The ACOS will be responsible for leadership and direction of the entire GEC service line including planning, developing, implementing, and managing a comprehensive and interdisciplinary program of geriatric patient care and support services. The ACOS will also provide administrative oversight of program development, prioritization of projects, and optimization/alignment of resources. This position requires supervision of providers, clinical leaders, administrative managers, and other supporting staff. The incumbent must promote a collaborative team environment, develops orientation and training of clinical staff, provide efficient management of hospital resources, and ensure all local, regional, and national clinical performance measures are supported and met. The ACOS will also be responsible for optimization of Veteran access to care, coordination of care and services across multiple service lines, as well as ensuring optimal customer service across the continuum of care. The ACOS also works closely with the Quality and Patient Safety Service and is expected to support and be actively involved in systems redesign initiatives, to meet and/or exceed Joint Commission requirements, and to actively work on the establishment on policies and procedures. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 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: It is preferred that the candidate have clinical and administrative experience in Geriatric or Extended Care. 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: VA Handbook 5019/1, Part II, Pre-Placement Physical Examination and Evaluation

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 Jerry L Pettis Memorial Veterans Hospital 11201 Benton Street Loma Linda, CA 92357 US
• Name: Megan Grajeda
• Phone: 562-844-9475
• Email: [email protected]