Chief of Staff (Physician)
Augusta, GAFull-time$350k–$400kPosted Jun 8, 2026
The Chief of Staff functions as a key member of the Executive Leadership team, actively participating in the development of overall management objectives and philosophies necessary for the attainment of optimum efficiency in providing health care to our Veteran population.
This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 30, 2026. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applicants will be June 15, 2026 with subsequent cut-off dates every week. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until position is filled. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Authorized 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 Chief of Staff effectively leads the clinical staff to achieve the facility mission and goals. The incumbent is accountable and responsible to the Medical Center Director for the coordination of clinical activities, clinical staff and administrative oversight. The incumbent monitors and ensures medical staff compliance with agency regulations, medical staff bylaws, facility policies, Joint Commission (JC) standards, and other appropriate regulations. The incumbent possesses a broad knowledge and understanding of health care policies, missions, and operating programs, and extensive specialized knowledge of health care management. The Chief of Staff develops and maintains good working relationships with affiliates and promotes the professional development of all health care staff. The Chief of Staff promotes standards of clinical competence and conduct for staff which is maintained through: compliance with credentialing and privileging processes, monitoring and evaluation of clinical practices, peer review, consideration of clinical performance patterns in clinical privileging and other appropriate quality improvement activities. The incumbent spends part of their time providing clinical services to Veterans. These duties may include, but are not limited to, clinic appointments, conducting diagnostic evaluations, medication management and consults. Serves as professional liaison of the facility to other VA and federal facilities, the community, affiliates, media, congressional offices and constituent organizations. Maintains and promotes high ethical and clinical standards that are carried into decision-making processes. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM, (subject to change based on agency needs)