Dentist-Associate Chief of Staff (ACOS), Specialty Care

Job description

Summary

The Dentist - Associate Chief of Staff (ACOS) - Specialty Care will provide strategic leadership and administrative oversight for all specialty care services under ACOS's purview.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position - you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation.

Basic Requirements

United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy

Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine

The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed

Current - full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or in the District of Columbia

Board Certification is required

Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training - approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification

(NOTE: VA physicians 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 Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) - in the list published for the year the residency - or fellowship if applicable - was completed

OR (2) One year of post medical school training (internship - first year of residency - or transitional year residency) approved by ACGME or AOA followed by two years of post-training independent practice (performing under a full and unrestricted license) in the United States

OR (3) Non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States (performing under a full and unrestricted license) performing duties related to the position they are applying for (United States fellowships would be creditable towards this requirement) - which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the Physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences

Exceptions: Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs)

PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e. - not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent basis

PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged

rather - they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision

Additionally - surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs

In rare and unusual circumstances - the Facility Director can submit a memo to the VISN Director through the VISN Chief Medical Officer - who may approve requests for reasonable exceptions to the residency training requirement for Physicians whose composite record of experience - accomplishments - performance - and qualifications warrant such action

Proficiency in spoken and written English

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit

Physical Requirements: This position requires light lifting - under 15 pounds

light carrying - under 15 pounds

use of fingers

both hands required

see computer screen

both eyes required

depth perception

ability to distinguish basic colors

hearing (aid may be permitted)

Environmental Factors: Working closely with others

working alone.

Duties

Located in the Rogue Valley - White City allows easy access to Metro-area of Medford while remaining engrossed with nature

White City is an unincorporated community in Jackson County - Oregon - in the Rogue Valley

It is about nine miles north of Medford and 34 miles north of the California border

Enjoy the scenic drives to either Crater Lake - Oregon's only National Park - and to the mountain resort Lake of the Woods

Take a family-friendly hike to a waterfall or ride the only section of the Pacific Crest Trail that's open to mountain bikers

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package

VHA Physician Total Rewards

Recruitment/or Relocation Incentives: May be authorized for highly qualified candidates Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): May be authorized for highly qualified candidates Pay: Competitive salary - annual performance bonus - regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible $1 -000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

Duties include but not limited to: Obtains and interprets medical and dental histories

Performs comprehensive and specialty-focused oral examinations

Orders - evaluates - and interprets diagnostic imaging and laboratory testing related to oral and maxillofacial health

Develops - discusses - and implements specialty dental treatment plans

Performs and supervises a broad range of general and specialty dental procedures consistent with privileging (e.g. - oral surgery - periodontics - endodontics - implantology)

Manages dental emergencies - including infection - bleeding - and trauma to oral structures

Prescribing medications - dental devices - and controlled substances within the scope of dental practice and in accordance with state and VA regulations

Develops - reviews - and ensures compliance with clinical policies and procedures

Directly supervises staff and clinical leaders within specialty care services - including recruitment - onboarding - and performance management

Facilitates interdisciplinary collaboration and foster an environment of professionalism and teamwork

Monitors specialty care outcomes and engagement in facility-wide quality and safety initiatives

Leads or participates in relevant committees and workgroups

Ensures documentation - procedures - and care processes meet VA standards - Joint Commission - and other regulatory requirements

Collaborates on specialty care budgets - equipment planning - capital requests - and resource allocation

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 8:00 am-4:30 pm Additional Requirement: Demonstrated leadership experience within a specialty care service line - including strategic planning - oversight of clinical programs - and effective collaboration with interdisciplinary teams

Proven ability to supervise - mentor - and manage clinical staff across multiple specialties - with experience in recruitment - onboarding - performance management - and fostering a high reliability team

Strong background in quality improvement - patient safety - and performance measurement - including participation in facility or VISN-level committees - accreditation preparedness - and implementation of evidence based practices

Experience developing - implementing - and maintaining clinical policies - procedures - and regulatory compliance in alignment with VA - federal - and state requirements

Demonstrated excellence in clinical practice within the relevant specialty - including comprehensive evaluation - diagnosis - treatment planning - and procedure/surgical care consistent with credentialing and privileging standards

Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) documentation - clinical workflows - and utilization of data to drive operational and clinical decision making

Experience leading or supporting multidisciplinary collaboration with primary care - mental health - surgical services - ancillary services - and allied health professionals to optimize access - care coordination - and patient outcomes

Commitment to professional development - continuing education - and engagement in teaching or mentoring trainees within an academic or clinical training environment.

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Worksite address

white city, OR, 97503, US

Who can apply

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