Physician Chief of Medicine

Summary

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.

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 allopathic 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: Those approved by the accrediting bodies for graduate medical education - the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) - in the list published for the year the residency - or fellowship if applicable - was completed
• One year of post medical school training (internship - first year of residency - or transitional year residency) approved by ACGME or AOA followed by two years of post-training independent practice (performing under a full and unrestricted license) in the United States
• Non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States (performing under a full and unrestricted license) performing duties related to the position they are applying for (United States fellowships would be creditable towards this requirement) - 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
• Exceptions: 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 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
• In rare and unusual circumstances - the Facility Director can submit a memo to the VISN Director through the VISN Chief Medical Officer - who may approve requests for reasonable exceptions to the residency training requirement for Physicians whose composite record of experience - accomplishments - performance - and qualifications warrant such action
• Proficiency in spoken and written English

Additional Requirement

• Must be eligible for appointment to the Yale School of Medicine at the Associate Professor or Professor level

Preferred Experience

• Experience with Affiliate Faculty appointments is optimal

Reference

• For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/

Physical Requirements

• Must pass a pre-employment physical examination as required by VA Handbook 5019
• The examination is administered by VA Occupational Health
• This position requires light lifting - up to 15 lbs. - carrying objects up to 15 lbs. - frequent reaching above shoulder - use of fingers - hands and legs - walking & standing - bending and climbing and able to hear whisper
• The incumbent must be physically - emotionally and mentally stable in order to efficiently perform the essential functions of this position without hazard to themselves or others.

Description of Duties

• Serves as the Chief of the Medicine Service line within VA Connecticut
• Performs direct medical care in their specialty and assists the Chief of Staff in supervising the Medicine Service
• Selectee will supervise other Physicians - APRNS - and administrative staff within the section - along with the following:
• Functions in lead management roles within Medicine Services
• Each member of staff has a reporting relationship - through their line supervisor - to the service chief
• Develops and implements measures to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in the designated areas of responsibility
• Grows and executes a Medicine Service Business Plan for chief of staff of the medical center
• Produces annual budgetary reports based on quality activity and financial information and projections
• Is accountable for resources used - directly and indirectly
• Provides directions for the following:
• Quality Improvement: Directs continuous measurement and improvement of the quality of care provided by the Medicine Service
• Strategic Partnerships: Promotes good working environments with VHA facility program directors and service line chiefs
• Collaborations with VA Leadership: Provides strategic clinical input and ensures effective advice to the service line ACOS - service line chief - and executive team
• Education: Plans and directs the educational and clinical experience of any potential trainees - including interns and postdocs - medical students - residents - and fellows - or other disciplines assigned to the Medicine Service
• Supports clinical training and continuing professional development
• Human Resource Management: Participates in the selection of Medicine Service team members - oversees recruitment of permanent and temporary staff
• Provides direct line supervision to program coordinator/specialist for Medicine Service
• Interpersonal Effectiveness: Builds - demonstrates - and sustains exemplary relationships - resolving conflict - handling negotiation effectively - and developing collaborative working relationships
• Displays empathy and empowers others through written and oral communication skills
• Customer Service: Integrates excellent customer service - including patient satisfaction and stakeholder support - into management plans
• The selectee is a customer-driven executive - who enhances internal and external customer satisfaction - handles complaints effectively and promptly - ensures a customer-centered focus in direction and daily work - uses customer feedback in planning and providing products and services - and encourages subordinates to meet or exceed customer needs and expectations
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8 AM to 4:30 PM - On-Call hours are NOT required.