Associate Chief of Staff; ACOS of Research & Development

Position: Associate Chief of Staff (ACOS) of Research & Development
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The Associate Chief of Staff (ACOS) of Research & Development works at Louis

A. Johnson VAMC and is responsible for providing oversight for all research studies at Louis

A. Johnson VA Medical Center (LAJVAMC). He/she has senior leadership responsibility for administrative and budgetary operations of the R & D department.

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 30, 2026. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be January 31, 2026 with subsequent cut-off date every month. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as needed basis until the position if filled.

The ACOS of Research and Development is responsible for the oversight of all research related activities including the Research & Development Committee, the Human Research Protection Program and maintaining compliance with both VA research regulations. The ACOS of R & D is expected to remain privileged and practicing in his/her specialty field and to have an active involvement in his/her own research projects.

The incumbent has both administrative and supervisory responsibilities within the Research Department. The ACOS of R & D will be expected to obtain an academic appointment at the affiliated medical school. This position offers an excellent opportunity to facilitate the growth and development of an enthusiastic and well-motivated team of staff and investigators. The Associate Chief of Staff has direct patient care (clinical time, face-to-face patient care, etc.),

within his/her area of clinical expertise, minimum of 30% (12 hours per week).

Other duties include:

* Participate in research activities pertinent to their area of expertise although limited research is conducted in the clinical setting, the use of carefully executed procedures may be part of a research design. The incumbent may be requested to assist in gathering clinical research data.

* Responsible for supervising, mentoring, and precepting student trainees within their specialty field and maintaining liaisons with affiliated colleges and universities. They may also provide instructions to residents and interns who seek information on his/her area of specialty.

* Responsible for planning, conducting, coordinating, and monitoring the effectiveness and clinical outcomes of patient-centered treatment and rehabilitative services to maximize and restore to the greatest extent possible physical and social functioning.

* Works independently and in collaboration with other health services researchers formulating and conducting research projects related to his/her disciplinary field.

* Serves as a consultant to other facility personnel involving the most difficult and complex cases and is a recognized subject matter expert in their field.

* Communicates with and motivate staff members of other disciplines and promote staff solidarity with regard to treatment issues.

* Supervises Research and Development staff to include but not limited to Research Nurse and Administrative Officer.

* Hears and resolves informal complaints and grievances, develops performance improvement plans when indicated, and recommends personnel actions as appropriate for employees supervised.

* Approves funding transactions for research control points.

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

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm

Contract Buy Out Program:
This position may be eligible for the Physician / Provider Contract Buy Out Program (CBOP), which authorizes VHA to buy out service contracts (Locum agreements, loan repayments, sign-on bonus contracts, Physician-owned practices) in exchange for employment at certain rural or highly rural facilities for a period of obligated service (minimum 4 years). For additional information and eligibility requirements, contact the VHA Contract Buy Out Program Manager at vacontractbuyoutprog.