Innovative Leadership: Associate Chief of Staff Geriatrics, Palliative, and Extended Care at San Francisco VA
San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, 94121, USA
Listed on 2026-01-02
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Innovative Leadership:
Associate Chief of Staff for Geriatrics, Palliative, and Extended Care at San Francisco VA!
Join Our Distinguished Team at the San Francisco VA Health Care System!
Are you driven by a passion for geriatrics and palliative care and a commitment to serving our nation's heroes? The San Francisco VA Health Care System invites you to lead our exceptional team in providing high-quality care to aging veterans and those in need of palliative care. Located in the heart of San Francisco, CA, you'll not only find a rewarding career but also a vibrant and diverse community to call home.
The Geriatrics, Palliative, and Extended Care service line includes an inpatient Mobile Acute Care for the Elderly (MACE) team, geriatrics consult service, medical/recreational therapy care in a 120-bed Community Living Center (CLC), a hospice unit, Home Based Primary Care, inpatient and outpatient palliative care, and outpatient geriatrics clinics. The non-institutional care component provides Adult Day Healthcare, Homemaker Health Aide services, and Community Nursing Home care for Veterans from San Bruno to Eureka, CA.
The San Francisco VA Health Care System and the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine have a strong affiliation. The expectation is that the candidate will apply for a without-salary UCSF faculty appointment through this link as a first step: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./JPF
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Associate Chief of Staff for Geriatrics, Palliative, and Extended Care Role Overview:
The Associate Chief of Staff (ACOS) for Geriatrics, Palliative, and Extended Care provides administrative, programmatic, and clinical leadership to ensure the achievement of clinical, research, and educational goals. Reporting to the Chief of Staff, the incumbent serves as a key clinical resource for the Medical Center Director and the Chief of Staff. For academic activities the incumbent will also report to the UCSF Chief of Geriatrics, including faculty promotion and advancement at UCSF.
Responsibilities Include:
Veteran-Centered Planning:
Enhance Veteran education and shared decision-making in geriatrics and palliative care.
Quality Improvement:
Measure and improve care quality continuously.
Outcome Improvement:
Implement strategies to enhance Veteran outcomes.
Research and Education Support:
Support research and education efforts in collaboration with the UCSF Chief of Geriatrics, translating findings into better patient care.
Financial Management and Monitoring:
Manage budgets and track fiscal activities.
Strategic Collaboration:
Work with service chiefs on strategic plans and program development for coordination and cost-effectiveness.
Staff Education and Development:
Inform and develop staff, supporting medical center goals.
Vision and Leadership:
Lead a cost-effective, integrated healthcare system with a future-focused vision.
Collaborative Relationships:
Build strong inter-service relationships as well as strong relationships with UCSF and community partners
Why You Should Join Us:
- Performance Bonus: Addi…
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