Physician-Chief Emergency Medicine
The duties and responsibilities of the Emergency Care Service Chief include, but are not limited to, the following:
The Chief of the Emergency Department will supervise and evaluate the performance of Physicians assigned to the Emergency Department. Oversight of Process Improvement/Quality Assurance/Utilization Review projects and other administrative duties as assigned. Work in close conjunction with other service line leadership to improve patient care and other process improvement activities. The successful candidate will be innovative, possess exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills, and have a strong commitment to organizational stewardship to lead the ED in improving performance and increasing efficiencies. Work Schedule:
Full-Time, generally Monday - Friday, may vary subject to overall ED staffing Financial Disclosure Report:
Required PCS and/or Relocation/Recruiting Incentives:
Incentives may be offered to highly qualified candidates. Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. 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. Completion of residency training, or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Physical requirements outlined below. Preferred
Experience:
Board certified in Emergency Medicine, Emergency training from an ABEM/ABOEM Accredited residency training program, at least 5 years of recent experience in a Medical Center Emergency Department setting, previous supervisory/leadership position assignments Reference:
VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements:
Physical requirements include moderate lifting (15-44 lbs.); light lifting (under 15 lbs.) light carrying (under 15 lbs.); reaching above shoulders; use of fingers, both hands required; walking (1 hour intermittently); standing (2 hours intermittently); ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of color; ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; near vision correctable to 13 to16; hearing (aid permitted). Candidate selected will be required to complete a pre-employment physical.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The Chief of the Emergency Department will supervise and evaluate the performance of Physicians assigned to the Emergency Department. Oversight of Process Improvement/Quality Assurance/Utilization Review projects and other administrative duties as assigned. Work in close conjunction with other service line leadership to improve patient care and other process improvement activities. The successful candidate will be innovative, possess exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills, and have a strong commitment to organizational stewardship to lead the ED in improving performance and increasing efficiencies. Work Schedule:
Full-Time, generally Monday - Friday, may vary subject to overall ED staffing Financial Disclosure Report:
Required PCS and/or Relocation/Recruiting Incentives:
Incentives may be offered to highly qualified candidates. Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. 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. Completion of residency training, or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Physical requirements outlined below. Preferred
Experience:
Board certified in Emergency Medicine, Emergency training from an ABEM/ABOEM Accredited residency training program, at least 5 years of recent experience in a Medical Center Emergency Department setting, previous supervisory/leadership position assignments Reference:
VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements:
Physical requirements include moderate lifting (15-44 lbs.); light lifting (under 15 lbs.) light carrying (under 15 lbs.); reaching above shoulders; use of fingers, both hands required; walking (1 hour intermittently); standing (2 hours intermittently); ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of color; ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; near vision correctable to 13 to16; hearing (aid permitted). Candidate selected will be required to complete a pre-employment physical.
- Department:
0602 Medical Officer - Salary Range:
$300,000 to $385,000 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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