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Physician (Chief of Primary Care)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 98 days ago
Hybrid Johnson City, TN $250K – $325K Apply by Jul 7, 2026 Medical Officer ESTJINTJINTPISTJ Healthcare
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The Chief of Primary Care at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center is responsible for the overall leadership and management of the Primary Care Service Line. This role encompasses the strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation of primary care services to ensure that veterans receive high-quality, patient-centered care. The Chief of Primary Care works collaboratively with other service lines and administrative staff to achieve the medical center's mission and goals.
What You'll Do
- →Key Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Clinical Leadership: Provide strategic leadership and direction for all primary care services.
- →Promote a culture of excellence and continuous improvement in clinical practices.
- →Lead efforts to implement evidence-based practices and ensure adherence to clinical guidelines.
- →Operational Management: Oversee the daily operations of the Primary Care Service Line, ensuring efficient and effective service delivery.
- →Develop and implement policies, procedures, and protocols to enhance primary care services.
- →Monitor and manage key performance indicators to achieve optimal clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction.
- →Quality Improvement and Compliance: Lead quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient care, safety, and satisfaction.
- →Ensure compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, and VA standards.
- →Conduct regular reviews and audits to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
- →Team Leadership and Development: Recruit, retain, and mentor a high-performing team of primary care providers and support staff.
- →Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages professional growth and development.
- →Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback to staff for continuous improvement.
- →Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Collaborate with other service line chiefs and departments to ensure integrated and coordinated care.
- →Participate in interdisciplinary committees and workgroups to address system-wide initiatives and challenges.
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 identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation.
- ✓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
Job ID: 26a7999c-153f-4723-b412-5244787c77f7
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