Fresno VACCHCS & UCSF Fresno - Chief of Specialty Care

Position description

The VA Central California Health Care System (VACCHCS) and UCSF Fresno, located in Fresno, California, is seeking an outstanding and dynamic leader for the position of Chief of Specialty Care. VACCHCS delivers a comprehensive spectrum of patient care services, education, and research. Our facility offers primary, tertiary, and long-term care across a wide range of specialties, including primary care, subspecialty medicine, surgery, psychiatry, physical medicine and rehabilitation, dentistry, geriatrics and extended care. As an affiliate of the UCSF-Fresno Branch Campus, VACCHCS fosters a vibrant academic environment, providing postgraduate medical education and training for residents and fellows in various medicine subspecialties.

Position Overview:

The Chief of Specialty Care will oversee and direct all clinical, educational, and research functions within the Specialty Care service line. This leadership role includes the development and implementation of strategies to enhance specialty care services, fostering excellence in clinical outcomes, education, and scholarly activity.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Medicine and Philosophy (MD/PhD), or equivalent degree
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine residency program
• Board certification in Internal Medicine or an Internal Medicine subspecialty
• Eligibility for an unrestricted medical license in the United States
• Demonstrated leadership and administrative experience
• Eligibility for appointment at the VA

Preferred Qualifications

• Distinguished track record in clinical care, teaching, and scholarly/research activities
• Experience in graduate medical education

About Fresno

Fresno is centrally located in California, adjacent to three renowned national parks, including Yosemite. The region offers year-round outdoor recreation, diverse cultural experiences, award-winning school districts, and convenient access to major attractions throughout the state.

Application Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).
• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Statement of Research (Optional)
• Statement of Teaching (Optional)

About UC San Francisco

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

UCSF is committed to welcoming and serving all people, honoring the dignity of every individual without preference or prejudice, in support of its public mission and in alignment with our PRIDE values and Principles of Community.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

• Misconduct means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
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