Innovative Leadership: Emergency Medicine Section Chief at Fresno VA
Listed on 2026-02-01
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Doctor/Physician
Medical Doctor, Emergency Medicine Physician
Section Chief, Emergency Medicine Role Overview
Join Our Distinguished Team as Section Chief, Emergency Medicine at the VA Central California Health Care System, Fresno, CA!
Are you driven by a passion for emergency medicine and a commitment to serving our nation's heroes? The VA Central California Health Care System invites you to lead our exceptional team in delivering high-quality emergency care to veterans. Located in Fresno, CA, you'll find a rewarding career and a vibrant community to call home.
Responsibilities Include:
The VA Central California Health Care System (VACCHS) in Fresno is seeking applications for the position of Chief, Emergency Medicine (EM) Section at the VACCHS Medical Center. VACCHS serves approximately 40,000 Veterans through the VACCHS Medical Center and various community-based outpatient clinics. The VACCHS Medical Center is an academic medical center with around 4,000 admissions per year, offering a full complement of specialty care services, including cardiology and gastroenterology, oncology care, and surgical subspecialties.
The EM section exists within the VACCHS Primary Care Service and maintains an academic affiliation with the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF).
The VACCHS Emergency Medicine section comprises approximately 10 staff physicians and 3 advanced practice providers who deliver urgent and emergency clinical care for the VACCHS. EM faculty are also engaged in research and education for internal medicine residents. In addition to serving a major leadership role within the VACCHS, the EM Division Chief interfaces with other emergency medicine leaders within the Fresno community and collaborates with the VHA national EM chiefs.
The ideal candidate will be supported by a strong record of clinical excellence, leadership, teaching, and/or published scholarship.
Veteran-Centered Care:
- Deliver comprehensive emergency care services with an emphasis on rapid assessment, stabilization, treatment, and disposition of a wide range of medical conditions.
- Promote shared decision-making with veterans and their families to achieve optimal health outcomes.
Clinical Excellence:
- Provide direct patient care in the emergency department, including diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute conditions.
- Oversee the delivery of emergency medical services, ensuring high standards of care and patient safety.
- Conduct consultations and follow-up care as needed.
Administrative Duties:
- Implement and oversee policies and procedures to ensure high standards of care within the Emergency Medicine Section.
- Manage the operational aspects of the section, including staffing, budget, and resource allocation.
Quality Improvement:
- Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives and projects.
- Utilize various quality measurement tools to monitor and improve clinical performance and patient outcomes.
Educational and Research
Activities:
- Support and contribute to the educational mission by mentoring and providing guidance to residents, fellows, and medical students.
- Encourage and engage in research activities to advance the field of emergency medicine.
Healthcare Coordination:
- Collaborate with other healthcare providers to develop individualized treatment plans for veterans.
- Coordinate care involving specialty services and ensure comprehensive healthcare delivery.
Why You Should Join Us:
- Enjoy a competitive salary range of $200,000 to $400,000 per year, designed for your well-being and peace of mind.
- Performance Bonus: Additional performance-based incentives.
- Recruitment Incentive: Attractive recruitment incentive to help ease your transition into the role.
- Annual Cost of Living Increase: Adjustments to keep your salary competitive with inflation.
- Health Insurance: Comprehensive coverage including medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits. Multiple plan options, with coverage beginning on the first day of employment.
- Retirement Benefits: Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) featuring a pension plan, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with employer matching up to 5%, and Social Security benefits. This provides a secure retirement foundation.
- Education Debt Reduction Program…
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