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Physician (Hospitalist Section Chief)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 3 days ago
About the Role
The Iowa City Veterans Affairs Health Care System (ICVAHCS) is seeking a Part-Time, Physician (Hospitalist Section Chief) to join the Specialty Care Service Line at the VAMC in Iowa City, Iowa. Note: This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT through August 21, 2026. The first referral cut-off is June 18, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EST, with monthly cut-offs on the 1st. Applications received after each cut-off will be reviewed as needed until the position is filled.
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 Hospitalist Section Chief duties involve leadership and administration of the Hospital Medicine section, direct patient care, and leading orsupporting a range of facility performance measures to optimize employee engagement, patient experience, and patient outcomes.
- →Serves as Chief of Hospital Medicine for the Iowa City VA Medical Center, providing leadership and guidance to assigned clinical and administrative staff, complying with Medical Center Policies and the Medical Staff Bylaws.
- →Provides direct patient care in inpatient setting on both non-teaching and teaching services.
- →Observes patient responses, testing procedures, use of equipment and review of patient records.
- →Thoroughly documents examinations and histories using appropriate programs and forms.
- →Provides education to other physicians and healthcare professionals regarding medical disorders and their treatments.
- →Provides education, supervision, and mentoring to medical students and residents in medical disorders and their treatments.
- →Participates in special duties as assigned by the Chief of Staff, Chief of Medicine, or Deputy Chief of Medicine, Iowa City VA Medical Center.
- →Participates in quality assurance programs and chart reviews.
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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