Podiatrist; Associate Chief of Staff-Ambulatory Care Job Big Spring area,Texas USA,Doctor/Physician

Position: Podiatrist (Associate Chief of Staff-Ambulatory Care)

The West Texas VA Health Care System is seeking a Podiatrist (Associate Chief of Staff for Ambulatory Care Service) responsible for the oversight of all primary care and related clinical programs at the West Texas VA Healthcare System - including the Clinical Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) and the Outreach Clinics.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

Degree as a doctor of podiatric medicine - or its equivalent - from a school of podiatric medicine approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs
Approved schools are United States schools of podiatric medicine approved by the Council on Podiatry Education of the American Podiatry Association in the year in which the degree was granted
~AND~ Completed - or currently completing - residency training - or its equivalent - approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification
VA Podiatrists involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status
Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the accrediting bodies for graduate medical education - the Council on Podiatric Medical Education - in the list published for the year the residency was completed - or (2) Other residencies and training experiences - or their equivalents - which the local Professional Standards Board determines to have provided an applicant with appropriate professional training
~AND~ Currently hold - or will hold - a full and unrestricted license to practice Podiatry in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States or in the District of Columbia
Preferred Experience:

Board Certified in Internal Medicine/Family Practice
Two years of experience in leadership role
Experience in resident training
Experience in team building and improving customer experience
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Duties

The Associate Chief of Staff (Ambulatory Care Service) will ensure that facility programs reflect the mission and priorities of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and Network Office (VISN) 17 .DUTIES:
Clinically and fiscally responsible for the delivery of timely - ethical - compassionate - efficient - quality - and safe care to Veteran patients
Promotes the development of healthcare professionals through counseling - mentoring - teaching and encouraging self-assessment
Monitors and promotes compliance with VA regulations and professional standards pertaining to outside professional activities and ethical conduct
Responsible for developing and maintaining a good working relationship with affiliated medical schools and programs associated with the Medical Center
Monitors and ensures medical staff compliance with agency regulations - medical staff bylaws - federal and state rules and regulations - VA facility policies - OIG
- Joint Commission standards and other appropriate regulations
Creates an environment of system-oriented - continuous performance improvement as evidenced by meeting or exceeding performance expectations and national benchmarks
Responsible for leading and guiding the clinical staff in support of the VHA's core values of Integrity
- Commitment
- Advocacy
- Respect and Excellence in the provision of these duties
Represents the organization - internally and externally - in such a manner as to reflect positively on the facility and the Veterans Administration (VA)
Directly responsible for the day-to-day operations of Primary Care at Big Spring
- Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC's) and the Outreach Clinic along with the nurse managers and administrative officers
This position consists of 25% clinical and 75% administrative
Maintains and promotes high ethical and clinical standards that are carried into decision-making processes - promoting…