Physician (Deputy Chief of Staff)

Description:

The Bob Stump VA Medical Center in Prescott, Arizona is currently recruiting for the Deputy Chief of Staff position. The Deputy Chief of Staff position reports to the Chief of Staff and will supervise the Chiefs of Primary Care, Pharmacy, Chief Health Informatics Officer (CHIO), Group Practice Manager, Women's Health Program Manager, and/or any other clinical services as determined by the facility Medical Center Director and/or Chief of Staff.

Requirements:

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:

• Senior-level experience supervising medical service line chiefs, including clinical, informatics, pharmacy, and specialty programs.
• Demonstrated success in leading initiatives to improve patient access, efficiency, and quality of care, with measurable outcomes in performance metrics.
• Experience with implementation and oversight of evidence-based practices and innovative care options, such as expanding telehealth services.
• Leadership in clinic grid management and resource utilization to maximize service efficiency and staffing models.
• Direct experience in strategic planning, budget oversight, and process improvement using Lean or similar methodologies to drive organizational change.
• Proven track record in physician recruitment, retention, and team development, with an emphasis on high-reliability organization principles.
• Advanced skills in managing transitions and coordination of care across a large medical system, including experience with electronic health records and modernization initiatives.
• Strong background in quality improvement, including monitoring and achieving performance measures in patient satisfaction and employee feedback surveys.
• Experience collaborating with community partners, Veteran organizations, and participating in outreach and public affairs activities.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with diverse stakeholders, including staff, leadership, patients, and community partners.
• Board certification in a relevant medical specialty and evidence of continued professional development, mentoring, and teaching.
• Participation in or leadership of regional (VISN-level) committees, taskforces, or workgroups on clinical or administrative topics.
• Ability to promote and implement Opioid Safety, pain management, pharmacy cost reduction, and specialized program development (e.g., Women's Health).
• Knowledge of documentation requirements for workload capture and understanding of VERA (VA's resource allocation system).

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

Physical Requirements:

• Moderate Lifting, 15-44 pounds
• Light Carrying, under 15 pounds
• Use of fingers
• Walking - 2 hours
• Standing - 2 hours
• Near vison correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4
• Far vison correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other eye
• Ability to distinguish basic colors
• Hearing (aid permitted)
• Mental/Emotional Stability required
• Working Closely with Others
• Working Alone