Hybrid Associate Chief of Staff - Primary Care na Department of Veterans Affairs

Associate Chief of Staff - Primary Care

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Location(s): Poplar Bluff, Missouri

Salary Range: $285000 - $336000 Per Year

Job Summary: The John J. Pershing VA Medical Center is seeking a board-certified physician to serve as Associate Chief of Staff (Primary Care). This role provides leadership and oversight of primary care services across the main campus in Poplar Bluff, MO, and multiple Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) serving Veterans throughout Southeast MO and Northeast AR. This is a unique opportunity to lead a dedicated team, shape clinical practice, and make a lasting impact on the lives of those who served.

Major Duties:

• The Primary Care Service is seeking a dedicated and experienced leader to join our team as the Primary Care Service Chief. This position is open exclusively to candidates who are passionate about delivering high-quality healthcare to our veteran population. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a commitment to patient-centered care, and a deep understanding of our healthcare system's operations and goals. The Primary Care Service Chief will lead a multidisciplinary team, drive clinical excellence, and foster an environment of continuous improvement and collaboration. If you are a motivated and visionary leader ready to make a significant impact within our organization, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. 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 The Associate Chief of Staff-Primary Care provides administrative, programmatic, and clinical leadership for Primary Care under the direction of the Chief of Staff to ensure achievement of the clinical goals. The specific locations assigned to this position and the specific staff will be identified by the Chief of Staff. The incumbent reports to the COS and serves as a key clinical resource for the Executive Leadership Team. The incumbent is a board-certified physician with advanced clinical experience in Primary Care as well as demonstrated administrative and leadership skills. The incumbent must have: (1) Knowledge of the VA system and regulations. (2) Knowledge of patient care management, processes, and systems. (3) Computer skills and ability to use of a variety software packages. (4) Knowledge of resources management and continuous quality improvement processes. (5) Management experience with strong administrative and interpersonal skills. (6) Excellent oral and written communications skills. (7) Skill in providing clinical interface other key stakeholders. (8) Skill in design of collection and analysis of data. The responsibilities include hands on clinical work, oversight, and administration of all aspects of Primary Care. Is directly accountable to the COS for day- to-day administrative activities of the service, and accountable to the COS for clinical program activities and overall compliance to VISN wide policies and procedures. Additional Requirement: Board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine required. Preferred Experience: 5 years VA experience, preferably in Primary Care and 3 years of supervision/management experience Work Schedule: 8:00 - 16:30 M-F

Qualifications: To 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. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. The 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 completed. Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. Residency 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 experiences. Residents 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-basis. PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged; rather, they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision. Additionally, surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Additional Requirement: Board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine required. Preferred Experience: 5 years VA experience, preferably in Primary Care and 3 years of supervision/management experience Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: All applicants must be physically and mentally able to perform efficiently the duties of the position. The selected candidate should be physically and mentally capable to perform the duties of the position. Physical activity includes sitting, standing (up to 2 hours), walking (up to 2 hours),bending and reaching.

How to Apply: To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package. To apply for this position online complete steps 1 and 2 above by 11:59 PM (ET) on 10/06/2025 to receive consideration. Please note, this announcement may close prior to the closing date indicated if the position is filled through other means. If you are unable to apply online before the closing date click here and include the CBSS-12744150-25-TS in the Notes field. During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.

Application Deadline: 2025-10-06