Associate Chief of Staff of Community Care

Overview

The VA San Diego Healthcare System (VASDHS) in San Diego, California is looking to hire an Associate Chief of Staff (ACOS) for Community Care. The ACOS of Community Care is a senior leadership position within the Health Care System — responsible for overseeing the planning, coordination, and provision of community-based healthcare services for Veterans.

To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements 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 VA physicians 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.

• 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
• Approved residencies: (1) ACGME-b) OR (2) AOA OR (3) Other residencies followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States; residents enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited programs may be appointed as Physician Resident Providers (PRPs) with limitations
• PRPs must be fully licensed physicians and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee-basis
• PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged
• PRPs have a scope of practice allowing them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision
• Additionally, surgery residents in gap years may be appointed as PRPs
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Preferred Experience:
  
  Board-certified/eligible physician with demonstrated leadership experience as a Section or Service Chief or similar role
• Significant administrative leadership, mentoring, and management experience
• Knowledge of Community Care or similar purchased care programs
• Experience ensuring adherence to performance measures and compliance with internal and external standards
• Ability to assess needs and lead in a professional, collaborative manner across all levels of the organization
• Experience in a VA 1A complexity facility or similar academic health center
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Standards/

• This position is in the Office of Community Care at VA San Diego Healthcare System and supports the Community Care Program
• Assist with authorization and clinical care coordination of care referred to the community
• Provide executive leadership and direct supervision for Community Care Service; oversee policies, practice, budgetary and administrative compliance with VHA Directives
• Provide oversight for the Service including Administrative Supervisors, Program Support Analyst, Budget Analysts, Contract Nursing Home Coordinator, State Veterans Home Liaison, Administrative Assistants, and staff reviewing eligibility, authorizations, scheduling, and coordination of Community Care consults and claims as applicable
• Directly align with the Chief of Staff as the CCS unit leader and assume responsibility for administrative and clinical operations within Community Care
• Lead population health initiatives within Community Care and coordinate cross-service and cross-discipline efforts; demonstrate nursing leadership, clinical expertise, and accountability for outcomes
• Ensure physicians meet basic requirements and hold an unrestricted license to practice in the United States
• Establish and maintain professional relationships within VA Community Care and with other services to improve patient care
• Manage all Community Care consults and requests for additional services as directed
• Demonstrate clinical and administrative decision-making that supports the profession and care coordination
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment and discharge planning as applicable
• Use problem-solving methodologies to resolve issues affecting patient care
• Review patient eligibility for Community Care services both clinically and administratively
• Provide guidance and training to staff in the Office of Community Care
• Coordinate care with outside providers using VA resources and specialties
• Foster ongoing communication between Community Care staff and…