Physician (Assistant Chief of Staff)

The Assistant Chief of Staff for Clinical Operations provides executive leadership, administrative oversight, and clinical guidance across all clinical programs within the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System. The Assistant Chief of Staff for Clinical Operations serves as a principal advisor to the Chief of Staff (COS) and Medical Center Director and is responsible for supporting the execution of the facility's strategic goals promoting operational excellence and enhancing Veteran-centered care. 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 Functions/Scope of Assigned Duties: As an Assistant Chief of Staff (ACOS) specializing in Clinical Operations, this position serves a pivotal role in bridging the gap between clinical practice and information technology. This role encompasses various functional areas, including the development and implementation of electronic health record (EHR) systems, optimizing clinical workflows, and ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of patient data. The Assistant Chief of Staff for Clinical Operations position is responsible for leveraging data analytics to enhance patient outcomes, guiding evidence-based decision-making, and streamlining patient care processes. Additionally, the role involves educating and training clinical staff on the effective use of operations tools, leading quality improvement. Clear and effective communication with clinical staff, administrators, and IT professionals to understand their needs, address concerns, and provide timely updates on operations-related initiatives and tools. Promptly responding to queries and issues related to electronic health records (EHR) and other operations systems, ensuring that problems are resolved efficiently to minimize disruption to clinical operations. Demonstrating an understanding of the challenges faced by healthcare providers, offering solutions that are both practical and considerate of their workflows and patient care responsibilities. Providing comprehensive training and support to ensure that clinical staff are proficient in using operations tools and systems, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to integrate operations solutions that enhance patient care, streamline workflows, and support clinical decision making. Anticipating potential issues and implementing proactive measures to prevent them, while continuously seeking opportunities for improvement based on feedback from users. Maintaining a high level of professionalism in all interactions, respecting confidentiality and privacy, and upholding ethical standards in the management and use of health information technology. A facility Chief of Staff must serve on a full-time basis. The Chief of Staff develops and maintains currently accepted management practices throughout the clinical services. The Chief of Staff develops and presents the budgetary requirements of the clinical services and assists in the formulation of the annual budget program. The Chief of Staff is fully responsible to the Medical Center Director for programs of patient care and for the educational and research activities of the clinical services. To carry out these responsibilities, the Chief of Staff: Formulates and recommends plans for a comprehensive program of medical care, Develops the requirements of staff, facilities, and equipment and supplies needed to support an integrated program, utilizing necessary reviews and controls, and Appraises the effectiveness of the various medical programs in meeting the needs of patient care. Work Schedule: Will be discussed during interview