Summary
Open to Richmond Veterans Affairs Medical Center Only! The Deputy Chief of Surgery is expected to provide comprehensive patient care and administrative oversight within the Surgery Service at the Central Virginia VA Health Care System (CVHCS). The Deputy Chief of Surgery is responsible for assisting with the oversight for planning, developing, coordinating, directing, and evaluating Surgery Services for a large and complex VA health care system.
Duties
The Deputy Chief of Surgery assists with providing administrative, clinical, and programmatic leadership for the Surgery Service to ensure clinical excellence. A primary objective of the Surgery Service leadership is to mentor and lead highly competent, satisfied staff dedicated to providing the highest quality care centered around Veteran needs and optimizing health and well-being. The position provides opportunities in resident/fellow and medical student teaching at all levels in surgery and the allied health fields as well as administrative duties and research. The Surgery Service at the Central Virginia VA Health Care System (CVAHCS) Medical Center in Richmond, Virginia provides Surgical subspecialty services and inpatient care services to Veterans across central Virginia. The Surgery Service is one of the largest clinical departments at CVAHCS with over 200 employees in multiple subspecialty divisions, including: Cardiac Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Urology, Podiatry, Surgical Oncology, General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Otolaryngology, Surgical Gynecology, Neurosurgery, Ophthalmology, and VISOR, Each of these sections has its own special procedures and systems of patient flow and scheduling, quality monitoring and maintenance, and credentialing. As an organization committed to improving access, developing, and sharing best practices, continuously improving Veterans' experiences, fostering employee engagement and work satisfaction, restoring trust and confidence in those we serve, and building together a network of community providers serving Veterans in a coordinated manner, we are excited to welcome new leaders who share our commitment. 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 The duties and responsibilities of the Physician - PACT include, but are not limited to the following: Determine goals, priorities and direction for the Service and clinic operations and will be responsible for assigning duties to staff within the realm of Medicine for the clinics. Conduct regular meetings to keep staff abreast of all clinic business, policies, procedures, goals, priorities, and directions. Responsible for the development of position descriptions and competencies for the direct report staff, along with the development and completion of performance standards and appraisals. Address grievances, apply disciplinary policies, and nominate incentive awards in all matters concerning Performance and Improvement staff members under the supervision of the Service administration. Participate in wider-range and higher-level management functions for Performance and Improvement through participation and planning in operational boards, councils, and committees throughout the medical center. Develop and maintain continuing programs in the areas of organizational improvement, continuing education, and other quality improvement activities. Assume active leadership at the VISN and/or national level regarding professional, management and health care delivery issues. Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Requirements
U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
Education
Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are: Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted. Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) for the year in which the degree was granted. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, confirmation must be made that the medical school meets (or met) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) eligibility requirement for year graduated. NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities. The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.
How you will be evaluated
Your application, resume, C.V., and/or other supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. NOTE: A formal pay-setting process will be used to determine your salary. The salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position. Veterans' Preference Note: Preference eligible candidates and other Veterans will be given preference when qualification of candidates are approximately equal for Title 38 positions in VHA. When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.