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Physician (Chief of Staff)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 1 days ago
HybridDetroit, MI$200K – $400KApply by May 20, 2026Medical OfficerESTJINTJINTPISTJOperationsHealthcareEducation
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The John D. Dingell VA Medical Center is recruiting for a Chief of Staff (COS) position. The COS is responsible for the management and operation of all clinical programs and services offered in the medical center. The incumbent must be a skilled communicator and have an extensive record of leadership as a clinician and an educator. Additionally, the incumbent must be skillful and knowledgeable about healthcare operations to enable him/her to successfully manage a complex tertiary care facility.
What You'll Do
- →VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
- →VHA Physician Total Rewards.
- →Works with members of the ELT, Clinical Service Chiefs, and other facility leadership, the incumbent will determine goals, priorities and direction for the clinical Services and ensure the implementation of local, VISN and national policies.
- →The incumbent will conduct regular meetings to keep staff abreast of all clinical decisions, policies, procedures, goals, and priorities and will foster ethical decision-making.
- →Participates in the resource allocation process to include provision of sufficient number of qualified and competent persons to provide patient care and treatment, as well as necessary equipment and supplies and adequate space to provide such care and treatment.
- →Serves as an active participant on many committees throughout the medical center, on the School of Medicine campus, in the community, and at the VISN and national level.
- →Supervises staff as noted above and exercises full supervisory authority, either as a first or second line supervisor.
- →Supervisory duties include, but are not limited to, the selection, retention, and promotion of staff; the development and completion of performance standards and appraisals; addressing grievances; applying disciplinary policies; and nominating staff for incentive awards in all matters concerning the COS Services staff.
- →Clinical Duties This position is predominantly administrative, but the incumbent may have up to 20% of his/her time in a clinical role consistent with his/her training and specialty.
- →Other Duties Works collaboratively with employees at all levels throughout the medical center to effect organizational improvement and participates in national and VISN activities as needed.
- →Participating in allocation of medical center resources and modification of programs to best meet the needs of the Veteran population, including space allocation for patient care, research, and education programs.
- →Works with the Clinical Service Chiefs and the academic affiliate, Wayne State University School of Medicine, in the joint recruitment and assignment of physician practitioners.
- →Work Schedule: Full-time; Monday - Friday; 08:00am - 04:30pm
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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