Chief of Surgery

4 months ago


Fresno, United States Department of Veteran Affairs Full time

If you are looking for work-life balance and a rewarding career, you should consider an opportunity with the Veterans Healthcare System.

We're seeking a board certified, full-time permanent hospital employed physician to lead our Surgical Service Team. The Chief of Surgical Service reports directly to the Chief of Staff (COS) and is an actively practicing surgeon or surgical specialty physician. The Chief of Surgery will support the COS in carrying out the VA mission and ensure compliance with VA and facility directives. The Chief of Surgery will be responsible for all clinical and administrative requirements within the service. The incumbent will ensure representation of the surgical service at meetings to meet facility, VISN, or National objectives.

  • Strong leadership abilities in both clinical and administrative aspects of surgical care.
  • Ensure the Development and implementation of a comprehensive healthcare delivery system in coordination with the VHA Mission.
  • Identify and address opportunities to improve patient care within the facility; Maintain a collaborative partnership with all other service chiefs, VACCHCS and VISN leadership.
  • Oversight of the various sections within the service and ensure they are compliant with VHA policy.
  • Participate in surgical call coverage for consultation and patient care.
  • Ensure high quality patient care is delivered in a resource efficient manner.
  • Promote the development of healthcare professionals within the service.
  • Participate in the selection of qualified professional staff and ensure that recruitment and hiring meets VA and academic affiliation requirements.
  • Knowledgeable in the functioning of residency and allied health educational programs within the service.
  • Ensure appropriate systems are in place to review, analyze, and evaluate patient care activities.
  • Monitor and tracking performance measures under Surgical Services scope of practice.
  • Monitor and ensure each section's staff are in compliance with VA, and other accrediting bodies as well as all other pertinent regulations/policies as appropriate.
  • Provide consultation and facilitate disposition of surgical care for our patients.
  • Demonstrate the ability to relate to internal and external customers appropriately and courteously.
  • Knowledge of changes associated with ageing and principles of human growth and development possess the ability to assess and interpret patient data.
  • Ability to identify age-specific needs such as incorporating age specific factors and needs into patient care activities.

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm

Licensure: Full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory                                 

May include up to $15,000 in Annual Performance Bonus - Candidate may be eligible for a Sign on Bonus

**Tax Free - May be eligible to apply for the Education Debt Reduction Program and if approved, receive up to $200k in school loan repayment Tax Free.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided        

Department of Veterans Affairs offers Veterans the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the United States. We operate more than 1,400 sites of care, including 153 medical centers, 909 ambulatory and community-based outpatient clinics, 135 nursing homes, 232 Veterans centers, 47 readjustment counseling centers, and 108 comprehensive home-care programs, across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. Territories.


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