Summary

The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information - refer to Required Documents below. Miami VA's Mental Health Service is seeking an experienced and dynamic Physician (Psychiatry) Associate Chief of Staff. Ideal applicants are those who want to contribute to the achievement of quality care standards - as well as the growth and development of a VA academic hospital program. You must be an excellent communicator and team player who is adaptable.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position - you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) 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 physician(s) in VA 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.

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
• Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training - approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program (Psychiatry) leading to eligibility for board certification
• (NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) - b) OR [(2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) -OR (3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States) - which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences
• Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs)
• PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e. - not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee-basis
• PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged
• rather - they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision
• Additionally - surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Preferred Experience: Fellowship in any Sub Specialty and Psychiatry
• 10+ years of VA Experience
• 5+ years supervisory experience
• The applicant must have credentials to be appointed at the affiliate University as an Associate Professor or Professor
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: Must pass a pre-employment physical examination as required by VA Handbook 5019
• This examination is administered by VA Occupational Health
• This position requires moderate lifting up to 44 lbs. - carrying objects up to 15 lbs. - frequent reaching above shoulder - use of fingers - hands and legs - use of cranes and motor vehicles - walking & standing up to 8 hours - bending and climbing and able to hear whisper
• The incumbent must be physically - emotionally and mentally stable in order to efficiently perform the essential functions of this position without hazard to themselves or others.

Duties

• This Mental Health Supervisory position may be filled via multiple occupations
• However - this vacancy announcement is only for applicants that meet qualifications for a Physician/Psychiatrist
• If you wish to be considered for one of the other occupations - you must apply to the appropriate announcement to be considered
• Psychologist Job Announcement #: CBTC-12798708-25-JW This is an open continuous announcement that will remain open until filled
• Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis
• Eligible applicants will be referred each week for consideration until a selection is made
• This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program
• You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment
• Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application
• Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Authorized
• Former EDRP participants are not eligible to apply for EDRP
• Contact the VISN 8 Compensation Center of Excellence at VISN8CCOE@va.gov for questions/assistance
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• 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 The duties include but are not limited to: Oversees - plans - organizes and directs the development of mental health programs and services
• Establishes and follows a capabilities model to achieve goals for eligibility - referral and authorization - care coordination - and utilization management to ensure improved Veteran experience
• Makes recommendations for the development of mental health programs based on data analysis and industry trends
• Provides program oversight over the field assistance program by assessing core functions and identifying opportunities for improvement
• Provides medical oversight - expertise - and leadership to the delivery of quality mental healthcare services
• Responsible for daily operations and management by interfacing with other operational departments - internal and external customers - policies - and procedures
• Participates in senior management business and clinical strategy development and implementation
• Oversees a program that carries out the functions of performance and quality standards - while improving the Veteran's experience and outcomes
• Defines mental health policies - utilization management process and procedures - financial and utilization reports made available to the appropriate stakeholders
• Assumes responsibility for the overall quality of mental health services and for planning - developing - organizing - integrating - and directing programs - staff - and budget in support of organizational goals and commitments
• Establishes care coordination guidelines to assure appropriate utilization of services - level of care - and documentation - assuring fiscal integrity
• Provides oversight and direction over a variety of complex clinical and administrative programs from initiation and monitoring to implementation and maintenance
• Responsible for a multi-disciplinary care team to provide consistent - cost-effective - quality mental healthcare
• Serves on internal and external quality - provider - and quality management committees
• Implements utilization management strategies and creates processes/business controls for approval and denial of mental healthcare authorizations
• Ensure that veterans are provided mental healthcare that is accessible - convenient - and delivered promptly and are informed about care delivery options - including face-to-face care - as well as all available telehealth
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor
• The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs).