- The position requires excellent interpersonal skills, mentoring skills and diplomacy as well as a good understanding of the Department of Veterans Affairs operations, rules and regulations
- Providing leadership and strategic vision for medicine inpatient activities and clinics
- Collaborates with executive leadership, managerial and clinical leaders in formulating local Medical Center Policy, resource planning for manpower, equipment and space
- Support the academic mission and oversee training and research opportunities
- Guide the development and implementation of programs such as medical practice, professional standards, personnel issues, quality, and performance improvement
- Recommend clinical privileges for each member of the service
- This position is responsible for recruiting and hiring clinicians and is also responsible for monitoring provider performance and medical outcomes
- Engage in clinical service activities in his/her area of specialization
- The Chief of Medicine sits on a number of important committees; both at the medical center and VISN levels, and attendance and participation are critical elements of this position
- Participates in the development and implementation of Medical Center policy affecting patient care and services. This involves collaborating with colleagues in developing, implementing, and evaluating philosophy, objectives, policies, and standards essential for delivering optimal care to patients
- Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Chief of Staff of the Wilmington VA Medical Center
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Physician - Chief of Medicine - Wilmington, United States - Department Of Veterans Affairs
Description
Summary
The Chief of Medicine will oversee inpatient medical services and medical specialty ambulatory clinics within the Wilmington VA Medical Center. The Chief of Medicine serves as an important facility leader collaborating with facility executive leadership including the Chief of Staff regarding clinical practice guidelines, quality SAIL metrics, readmission rates, infection control, and other benchmarks and improvements.
Duties
This position is authorized to provide the right candidate with a sign-on bonus and pay for moving expenses to the Wilmington, DE area In addition, salary can go above the maximum amount shown if candidate meets annual performance metrics.
The incumbent is accountable for implementing action plans for important facility performance improvement, responding to outside survey recommendations and internal root cause analysis actions. He/she will also participates in academic and research activities as appropriate. The Chief of Medicine candidate must have demonstrated knowledge in caring for the Veteran population, the ability to work with an interdisciplinary team, and demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized (this can be a lump sum upon starting or paid annually over up to 4 years)
Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Authorized (the VA will pay for your moving costs)
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
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8am to 430pm
