Physician - Deputy Chief of Staff

Summary The Deputy Chief of Staff for Clinical Support reports to the Chief of Staff and serves as the principal assistant to the Chief of Staff in all clinical, administrative and performance matters. Responsibilities This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 30, 2026. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applicants will be April 6, 2026 with subsequent cut-off dates every week. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until position is filled. This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Authorized Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact ,, the EDRP Coordinator 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 The Deputy Chief of Staff demonstrates effective oversight and full management of clinical issues services with oversight of all COS service lines. Has knowledge of VA Performance Measures for Quality Healthcare (HEDIS/ORXY) and demonstrates working knowledge of patient satisfaction performance initiatives and access measures. The Deputy Chief of Staff will assist in coordinating clinical and support program development to meet those needs including advising the Chief of Staff and Director about adequacy and appropriateness of the organization's scope of services and Its professional and support staff. Facilitate efforts to strengthen clinical programs and operational issues involving individual veterans and identifying opportunities to increase collaboration with community partners. The Deputy Chief of Staff will represent the Chief of Staff in all aspects of administrative leadership, including but not limited to: serve as a member of key healthcare system managerial bodies including serving as a member of the organized medical staff, attending its meetings and helping to ensure adherence to its bylaws, rules and regulations, working with other healthcare professionals to establish policies so that all healthcare professionals practice within the scope of their licenses, consulting in developing and maintaining an adequate medical record system and participating in service training programs. The Deputy Chief of Staff will also be a member of the peer review committee, chair compensation panels and participate in other standing committees. The Deputy Chief of Staff will coordinate and integrate programs into a comprehensive package of services to meet the needs of Veterans by participating in establishing policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure adequate, comprehensive services. The Deputy Chief of Staff will provides assistance on top management administrative matters affecting patient care, education and organizational policy. Provides strategic planning and direction to programs to ensure successful progression and improvement and will contribute to the strategic mission, vision values and goals of the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center (CVVAMC). Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM, (subject to change based on agency needs) 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: 2026-05-02