Section Chief Physician

SummaryThe Section Chief is responsible for maintaining all operations and direct reports within Dermatology.QualificationsTo 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.United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA PolicyDegree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicineThe 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 completedCurrent - full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or in the District of ColumbiaResidency 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 experiencesResidents 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-basisPRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privilegedrather - they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervisionAdditionally - surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPsProficiency in spoken and written EnglishPreferred Experience: Leadership experience in Dermatology Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/Physical Requirements: Light lifting - under 15 pounds - light carrying - under 15 pounds - straight pulling (2 hours) - pushing (2 hours) - use of fingers - walking (1hour) - standing (2 hours) - kneeling (2 hours) - repeated bending (2 hours) - climbing - legs only (1 hour) - far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other - ability to distinguish basic colors - hearing (aid may be permitted) - able to use N-95 mask or PAPRSee VA Handbook and Directive 5019.DutiesVA offers a comprehensive total rewards package - VHA Physician Total Rewards - 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 - The Section Chief Physician will provide direct supervision to the Dermatology and all clinical providers within the sectionThe incumbent will be the point of contact for physicians and clinical staff assigned to the departmentThis individual will work with staff and physicians to optimize the usage of clinical systems through education and training - quality and outcomes - and providing support in accordance with organizational goalsThe incumbent will work closely with hospital staff - department directors - and physicians to ensure that the highest standards of quality and services are maintainedThe incumbent also serves as a liaison between customers - Information Technology staff and other departments and servicesThis individual will also work directly with all levels of the organization on projects - committees - and teams to meet the overall needs of the Dermatology and the facilityTopics of communication will include but will not be limited to the following: Strategic Planning Operational considerations - Budget Equipment Management Issues Environmental Issues Process Improvement Issues Liaison activities with other departments and directorates as needed In addition to administrative duties - the incumbent will provide inpatient and outpatient consultative services in Dermatology including performing procedures - triaging consults - and answering secure messages and phone callsThe physician will also supervise trainees in both the inpatient and outpatient settingsThe physician is expected to remain up to date on all licensing and board requirementsThe physician will also be expected to remain up to date on all VA training and employment requirementsWork Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8:00AM - 4:30PM - (subject to change based on agency needs) #J-18808-Ljbffr