Chief of Staff plans and directs all administrative, financial, and operational activities for the organization's President, CEO or other executive. Organizes and prioritizes critical issues and required information for the executive to facilitate efficient decision making. Being a Chief of Staff acts as a point of contact or gatekeeper between top management and other stakeholders. Provides oversight and guidance to projects of high importance. Additionally, Chief of Staff may act as an advisor to the chief executive. May be responsible for the management of executive support staff. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to CEO or executive. The Chief of Staff manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Chief of Staff typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
**This announcement is open until filled, therefore, a selection may be made prior to the closing date of the announcement**
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Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized
Relocation incentive (current Federal employees): Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more.
EDRP Authorized: Contact V21CCOEEDRP@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.
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
Serves, in conjunction with the Chief of Staff, Director, Deputy Director, Associate Director for Patient Care Services, and the Associate Director, as member of the Medical Center ELT. S/he works with Fiscal Service, Business Office, Human Resources Management Service, and as a full member of the Executive Leadership Team. The Deputy Chief of Staff assists in specific responsibilities to preside over the medical staff and assure clinical excellence, uniform standards of practice, education, and research. The Deputy Chief of Staff assists the COS with many of the VHA clinical and administrative directives to ensure they are appropriately translated into relevant local policies and appropriately executed. Assures the overall quality, appropriateness, and timeliness of patient care delivered by all members of the medical staff. Directs and oversees the medical staff functions and committees, the medical staff bylaws, rules and regulations of the Reno VA Medical Center and its seven outpatient clinics, and the credentialing and privileging of health care providers. Credentialing and Privileging VHA Directives are to be thoroughly followed, in close collaboration with VISN Credentialing and Privileging oversight, and as needed in consultation with the relevant Central Office body. This includes timely completion of all Professional Practice Focused Reviews as per The Joint Commission's Medical Staff Standards. Participates in strategic planning, resource allocation and performance improvement activities. Ensures participation of the medical staff in performance improvement activities. Serves as the Chairman for the following meetings or committees: Medical Staff, Clinical Executive Board and its Credentialing/Privileging branch, Peer Review, amongst others.
Assists in ensuring patients receive quality care in a timely and courteous manner. This includes patients at VA Sierra Nevada Healthcare System, as true for all the ensuing items. Ensures that all patients receive quality, preventive health care through screening, counseling and education. Ensures that when symptoms and/or signs occur, each patient is fully and appropriately assessed, treated for illness, and followed-up. Assists in ensuring that all medical staff (ancillary staff, pharmacy, nursing mental health and medical/surgical providers are knowledgeable and provide appropriate psychosocial care and counseling to patients. Ensures competence of medical staff and each of its members to provide care to the young, middle, older and geriatric patients served. Encourages the development of and adherence to clinical guidelines/pathways for patient populations. This is done with emphasis on VHA CPG guidelines, and also when relevant on published and approved guidelines such as CDC and other US task forces. Monitors and evaluates clinical practice patterns through the participation in performance improvement, risk management and peer review activities. Reviews all VHA Utilization Management Advisor) for Utilization Management, ensuring appropriate utilization of clinical services including admissions and inpatient care, following InterQual criteria. Acts as VISN liaison for the Medical Center, closely communicating with the Medical Center Director and disseminating VISN tasks and responsibilities to the appropriate Medical Center personnel.
The Facility Deputy Chief of Staff is expected to maintain clinical workload in his/her specialty of clinical care.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
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Financial Disclosure Report:required
Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
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U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
All qualified candidates encouraged to apply. Open to U.S. Citizens but non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens.
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