Physician - Admin (Assistant Chief Specialty Care)

Summary The Associate Chief of Staff to Medical Specialties/Medical Specialties Service Chief is a management position with responsibilities for the overall performance of the Medical Specialties unit, including resource management of budget and positions. Responsibilities VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. The Associate Chief of Staff to Medical Specialties is a key member of the clinical leadership team and reports directly to the Chief of Medical Specialties Service. He/she is responsible for assisting the Chief of Medical Specialties of direct management and oversight of clinical and administrative operations within the Medical Specialties unit. These duties include direct supervision of Physicians, coordination of work schedules, workload and all clinical performance measures. The incumbent will work closely with other leaders within other departments and facility to ensure optimization of resources in the care delivery model. Additionally, s/he participates in local administrative, management, quality assurance, and other assignments, meetings or committees as necessary or assigned. The Service Deputy Chief's excellent communication skills are a key competency for the position. The incumbent will be expected to facilitate communication between departments and will be the primary conduit of information to his/her colleagues and subordinates. The physician is to perform direct clinical care a minimum of 8 hours per week, as determined by the Chief of Staff in order to maintain clinical expertise in the field. The position requires the ability to challenge systems and processes to improve access to care and the care delivery process coupled with the ability to think and act creatively and innovatively. The incumbent promotes effective coordination and support of clinical care by evaluating current and potential patient needs, clinical workload and resources, and special programs/mandates. Monitors and evaluates the quality of medical services as an integral part of the overall quality assessments and improvement program and assuring compliance. He/she promotes and evaluates standards of clinical competence and conduct for staff which are maintained through compliance with the credentialing and privileging processes, monitoring and evaluation of clinical practice, peer review, and other appropriate quality assurance activities. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact the EDRP Coordinator at for questions/assistance 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, 8 AM - 4:45 PM Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the

Created: 2026-03-09