Physician (Deputy Chief of Staff)

The Deputy Chief of Staff (DCOS) is the primary backup to the Chief of Staff (COS) and serves as Acting Chief of Staff in absence of Chief of Staff. Provides administrative, programmatic, and clinical leadership to help ensure achievement of the Salisbury Veterans Affairs Health Care System's (SVAHCS) clinical, research, and education goals. The incumbent reports to the Chief of Staff and serves as a key clinical resource for the Medical Center.

Duties include but are not limited to the following: The Deputy Chief of Staff's responsibilities include serving as the lead physician in the medical center's clinical access and quality of care initiatives/programs. Serves as Acting Chief of Staff in absence of Chief of Staff. Provides administrative and clinical oversight to support delivery of care, research, and education goals. Serves as primary backup to the Chief of Staff and participates in executive leadership functions. Leads quality improvement, utilization management, and high-reliability organization initiatives. Ensures compliance with medical staff bylaws, policies, Joint Commission standards, and regulatory requirements. Supports clinical program implementation as assigned. Assist chief of staff in overseeing credentialing and privileging for licensed independent providers and advanced practice providers. Represents the Chief of Staff on committees, councils, and task forces at facility, VISN, and national levels. Supervises Chief of Staff Office staff, including assignments, performance management, and mentoring. Collaborates with service line leaders on resource planning, performance measurement, and operational standards. Participates in budget development, business planning, and reviews contract requests for resource acquisition. Provides interim Chief of Staff coverage when needed. Supports integrated clinical care models and coordination across service lines. Maintains academic affiliate relationships and supports education and research integration. Provider direct supervision of assigned departments/services. Actively participates in improving quality and access initiatives in collaboration with other service line leaders. Collaborates with the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and service chiefs in the development and execution of the overall Medical Center strategic and business plan. Collaborates with other Medical Center leaders to develop initiatives and programs to ensure coordination of service, reduction of redundancies, and enhancement of cost effectiveness. Stays abreast of and educates staff about changing conditions in health care. Encourages and rewards risk-taking and entrepreneurial behavior. Encourages demonstration projects, pilots, and other experimental approaches, which may lead to the development of alternative revenue streams and other gains in the organizational outcomes. Develops an interdisciplinary team of innovative, highly motivated individuals who are continuously striving for excellence in patient care and customer service. Work Schedule: Full Time; Monday - Friday 8:00am-4:30pm VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be eligible for highly qualified candidates 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

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 (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification 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 "Required Documents" section of this announcement.