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Physician - Associate Chief of Staff for Mental Health
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 1 days ago
HybridDes Moines, IA$300K – $350KApply by Jun 15, 2026Medical OfficerESTJINTJINTPISTJOperationsHealthcare
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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.
What You'll Do
- →The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers.
- →This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest.
- →As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran.
- →This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community.
- →This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.
- →The Associate Chief of Staff (ACOS) for Mental Health is responsible for all aspects of mental health services at VACIHCS and will maintain effective interdepartmental relationships demonstrating active problem resolution skills and close cooperation with other programs and services to accomplish the health care system mission and goals.
- →Major duties include, but are not limited to the following: Clinical Administrative/Supervisory Authority/Program Management 70% The incumbent participates in the strategic development and implementation of VAPAHCS's model of care.
- →Incumbent is responsible for establishing and maintaining high standards of excellence in all areas.
- →Incumbent has oversight responsibility for developing processes to meet performance metrics around the quality of care, access to care, safety, efficiency, and outpatient satisfaction.
- →Incumbent works collaboratively with other clinical dyads to ensure a seamless patient experience as patients move between venues and sites of care.
- →Incumbent is directly responsible for recruiting and retaining faculty and staff and initiating areas of programmatic development.
- →Provide consultation within their discipline.
- →Provide clinical leadership and problem solving for clinical programs of which Mental health Service has direct responsibility.
- →The incumbent spends a majority of his/her clinical time on the following: Treat mentally ill patients in various settings as required; participate in treatment planning and meetings as required for clinical functioning; provide quality care based on current standards of practice.
Requirements
- ✓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 dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
- ✓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.
- ✓Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine.
Personality Fit
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