Physician - Assistant Chief of Medicine

The Assistant Chief of Medicine (ACoM) will provide leadership and direction for the Medical Service staff and its programs, to include care in the acute inpatient units and Emergency Department at the Salem VA Medical Center. The incumbent must possess clinical knowledge that provides the ability to manage these programs and provide direct supervision to clinical providers, including physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. This position is located in Salem, Virginia. VA 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 Duties include but are not limited to: The incumbent must possess clinical knowledge that provides the ability to manage these programs and provide direct supervision to clinical providers, including physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants, specifically with regard to efficient delivery of services, quality of service, and customer satisfaction. The incumbent will be responsible for day-to-day clinical operations regarding bed flow, thus ensuring smooth, safe transitions from the Emergency Department to inpatient units to outpatient care. The incumbent is responsible for implementing Veteran Health Administration (VHA) Handbooks, Directives, rules, policies and regulations governing a broad range of clinical and administrative aspects of the Medical Center as they relate to emergency and inpatient care. Evaluation of productivity optimization, workload capture, and sustainable staffing models. The incumbent will participate as a participant or leader in Medical Center committees as required. The ACoM will collaborate closely with Medical Service leadership. The incumbent will serve as the Acting Chief of Medicine as needed. Facilitates the delivery of appropriate patient care in collaboration with other health professionals, medical center staff, and management. Orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic tests for specialty. Discusses treatment plan(s) with patients and or family/caregivers (following COBRA and HIPAA guidelines). Completes all medical record documentation in CPRS within prescribed timeframes. Utilizes problem solving methodologies to resolve problems that impact patient care or staff performance. Demonstrates and trains medical students and residents in relevant medical procedures that are required to provide optimal patient care appropriate. Assists in conducting studies regarding treatment modalities, outcomes, and other aspects of patient care when appropriate. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:45am-4:30pm