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Physician/Podiatrist - Deputy Chief of Staff (Regular Ft)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 60 days ago
On-site Wichita, KS $300K – $400K Apply by Jul 31, 2026 Podiatrist INTJISFJISTJISTP OperationsHealthcare
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The Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center is seeking a Physician for our Deputy Chief of Staff position. This position is open to current VHA employees in surgical specialties. Preferred candidates will have advanced clinical experience as well as demonstrated administrative and leadership skills.
What You'll Do
- →The Deputy Chief of Staff's responsibilities include serving as the lead physician during absence of the Chief of Staff.
- →The incumbent will work with the clinical service chiefs and performance measure champions to improve processes to meet the performance measure goals and improve utilization management.
- →Reviews requests for contracts and helps determine the best way to obtain the required resources.
- →When problems arise with transfers into and out of the Robert J.
- →Dole VAMC, works with service chiefs, residents, transfer coordinators, as well as the other facilities as needed to effectively coordinate transfers.
- →The Deputy supervises a variety of staff, who are aligned under the Chief of Staff Office, and serves on a broad spectrum of medical center committees, task forces, etc.
- →Allocation will be 40% administrative and 60% clinical in the discipline of the incumbent's board certification.
- →Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
- →VHA Physician Total Rewards.
Requirements
- ✓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.
- ✓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 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.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 10a29b99-ac4b-407b-b4d6-418a6a381c11
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