Physician; Assistant Chief, Primary Care

Overview

Quality Care Our Heroes Deserve. Salem VA Medical Center is seeking a physician to serve as the Assistant Chief, Primary Care at the Medical Center. The selected candidate will provide administrative, clinical, and programmatic leadership for the Primary Care Service Line outpatient programs at Salem VAMC to ensure achievement of quality healthcare and outcomes. These responsibilities include Community-Based Outpatient Clinics, Occupational Health, Compensation & Pension, and inpatient on-call coverage on the Community Living Centers or inpatient services.

The VA Medical Center of Salem, Virginia is located adjacent to Roanoke, in the Blue Ridge Mountains of southwest Virginia. The Salem & Roanoke metropolitan area provides a range of living options, schools, and amenities. The Roanoke Valley offers outdoor activities and cultural venues.

Provide administrative, clinical, and programmatic leadership for the Primary Care Service Line outpatient programs.

Oversee and coordinate services across Community-Based Outpatient Clinics, Occupational Health, Compensation & Pension, and inpatient on-call coverage for Community Living Centers or inpatient services.

Collaborate with the teaching hospital and research programs, and participate in activities related to VA’s education and research missions.

Ensure achievement of quality healthcare and outcomes for Veterans served by the facility.

Required:

BE/BC in Internal Medicine, Family Practice, or related specialty with administrative healthcare experience preferred.

VA seeks candidates who are committed to providing exceptional patient care and joining a multi-disciplinary team in a patient-focused environment.

• Annual performance-based bonuses;
• 39 days of paid leave each year, plus 10 paid Federal holidays for full-time physicians;
• Health insurance plans and term life insurance options, with premiums shared by the Federal government;
• VA physicians are covered by the Federal Tort Claims Act; personal malpractice tail coverage is not required for VA practice;
• Direct Federal membership to AMA without local dues;

Physicians employed by the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) are paid commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications, using VA’s market-based physician pay system.

VHA is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.

For more information, please contact Jon DeVore by phone: , ext. 2825, or by email: jon.devore.

Bring your expertise to VA and be valued as part of a team that is recognized and respected for significant contributions to medicine. You’ll enjoy a patient-focused environment, terrific benefits and incentives, and the ability to practice at any VA facility in the country.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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