Physician (Chief, Specialty Care)
Location: Augusta, Georgia
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is at present looking to employ Physician (Chief, Specialty Care) right now, this vacancy will be delegated in Georgia. More details about this vacancy opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Quality Care Our Heroes DeserveNow is the time to take your career to the next level and become part of the high-caliber talent that is VA. Experience what 250,000 current VA employees already have â€"state-of-the art practice settings, access to the latest technology, a multi-disciplinary team environment and the opportunity to provide the men and women who have bravely served this country with the finest patient care, benefits and customer satisfaction. And with VA Patient Satisfaction Scores leading the healthcare industry, you’ll be joining one of the most respected facilities in the Nation. The Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center located in Augusta, GA is currently recruiting for a board-certified internist for the position of Chief, Specialty Care Service at our tertiary medical center.
The physician will have responsibility for administrative oversight of the residency program, monthly attending schedules, the quality and efficient running of out intensive care unit and medical floors, outpatient procedure/clinic care in the areas of allergy, cardiology, neurology, hematology/oncology, pulmonary/critical care, dermatology, gastroenterology, infectious disease, endocrinology, rheumatology and nephrology. These responsibilities include ensuring quality outcomes, veteran satisfaction and cost effective care. The physician is responsible for all operations and supervision of personnel within the service line. The physician is accountable for the service budget and contractual services. An associate academic appointment is anticipated with this position. Our facility shares a strong affiliation with the Georgia Health Sciences University. The ideal candidate will possess strong administrative, managerial, leadership experience and skills in the areas of quality improvement, department operations, budget and supervision of residents and personnel in a wide variety of occupations. The candidate should have previous work experience in an academic setting. Previous experience within our veterans healthcare system is preferred.SELECTION CRITERIA FOR THIS POSITION ARE AS FOLLOWS. THESE QUALIFICATIONS ARE CONSIDERED TO BE ENHANCING.
- Board-certified internist and/or medical sub-specialties.
- Demonstrated track record of success in academic teaching and research, clinical experience and new clinical program expansion.
- Strong administrative, managerial, and leadership skills in the areas of quality improvement, department operations, budget, and supervision of personnel in a wide variety of occupations.Salary Range: Up to: $285,000 per yearMoving and relocation expenses (PCS) have been authorized for this position. A recruitment/relocation incentive is negotiable for a highly qualified applicant.The Augusta Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center is a two-division Medical Center that provides tertiary care in medicine, surgery, neurology, psychiatry, rehabilitation medicine, and spinal cord injury.
For more information please call Sam Wright at 334-272-4670 ext: 4305 or email to samuel.wright4@va.gov
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QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Candidates must meet all the requirements identified in the VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G2. Physician Qualification Standardsa. Citizenship. Citizen of the United States. (Noncitizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g, this part.) b. Education. 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 Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are: (1) Schools of medicine holding regular institutional membership in the Association of American Medical Colleges for the year in which the degree was granted. (2) Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the American Osteopathic Association for the year in which the degree was granted. (3) Schools (including foreign schools) accepted by the licensing body of a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico), or in the District of Columbia as qualifying for full or unrestricted licensure. NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research or academic position with no patient care responsibilities. The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate’s credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area. (See chapter 3, section B, paragraph 14 of this part, on waiver of licensure provisions.) c. Licensure and Registration (1) Physicians. 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. The physician must maintain current registration in the State of licensure if this is a requirement for continuing active, current licensure. The facility Director may waive this licensure requirement if the physician is to serve in a country other than the United States and the physician has licensure in that country.APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.htmlFOREIGN EDUCATION: Schools (including foreign schools) accepted by the licensing body of a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico), or in the District of Columbia as qualifying for full or unrestricted licensure.Benefits:This link provides and overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees.http://www.usajobs.gov/EI/benefits.asp
Bring your expertise to VA and be valued as part of a team that is recognized and respected for significant contributions to medicine. You’ll enjoy a patient-focused environment, terrific benefits and incentives, and the ability to practice at any VA facility in the country.
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