Physician - Quality Management Chief
Company: Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Location: Hines
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Summary A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized for
a highly qualified candidate. The Department of Veterans Affairs
may offer Permanent Change of Station (PCS) relocation services.
Permanent Change of Station is the relocation of a household due to
government convenience in connection with a transfer between duty
stations or facilities. For more information go to
http://vaww.fscdirect.fsc.va.gov/pcs.asp. Responsibilities VISN 12
is committed to fostering and sustaining an environment which
celebrates diversity, provides equitable opportunities for
employment and promotion, and supports inclusiveness in our
culture. Together, we strive to create and maintain working and
learning environments that promote professional growth and
teamwork, and are inclusive, equitable and welcoming. We embrace
our differences as individuals and unite as a team toward a common
goal: to serve our nation's Veterans. The Quality Management (QM)
Chief is the top executive within quality, safety and value and is
a key member working with the senior executive leadership team of
the organization, involved in strategic planning, organizational
assessment, and program development. The QM Chief has the authority
and responsibility overseeing quality (quality management, high
reliability organization, performance metrics, risk management,
infection control, survey accreditation/readiness, and utilization
management)safety (patient safety), and value (office of continuous
improvement). He/she is the chief spokesperson for organized high
reliability and is the catalyst for the integration and
collaboration of services to deliver safety, quality care in the
mutual achievement of patient-centered and organizational goals.
Champions a High Reliability Organization with a culture of safety
founded on a systems approach to developing health care solutions
based on prevention, not punishment, with collective mindfulness.
He/she executes leadership that is characterized by substantial and
continuous responsibility and accountability for population groups
or integrated programs that cross service and/or discipline lines
and influence organizational mission and health care. The practice
of the nurse is based on knowledge, experience, and research and
has a direct impact on quality management for the health care
system as a whole. The incumbent in this position functions as the
Chief of High Reliability in this Level 1a integrated, interagency
healthcare center. Hines operates 483-bed hospital with 6 six
community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs) in Kankakee, Hoffman
Estates, Oak Lawn, Aurora, LaSalle, and Joliet. Over 890,000
patient visits occurred in FY 2021 primarily from Cook, DuPage, and
Will counties. As of February 2022, Hines has over 46,500 unique
patients. The facility provides comprehensive outpatient and
inpatient services with a full range of primary, secondary, and
tertiary care services. Extended Care services include nursing home
care unit beds, a Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) Program, inpatient
hospice care and respite services. Significant clinical programs
include Research, a Kidney Transplant Program, Blind
Rehabilitation, SCI, and Mental Health Residential Treatment
Programs are part of Hines VA Hospital,. Hines VAH operates six
community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs). Hines serves as an
educational hub with more than 1660 trainees/year from many
clinical disciplines. Loyola University Schools of Medicine and
Nursing are the major academic affiliates in addition to 41 other
affiliations with other universities and colleges which cover 71
programs. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA
Physician Total Rewards. Work Schedule: Full-Time, 7:30am - 4:00pm
(or as determined by service line). May include holidays and
occasional weekends. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a
virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Authorized Financial Disclosure
Report: Not required 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 Requirements
Conditions of Employment U.S. 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. You
may be required to serve a probationary period. Subject to
background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be
required to complete an online onboarding process. 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). Participation in
the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a
requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care
Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.
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 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. 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 Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education
(ACGME), b) OR [(2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic
Association (AOA),OR (3) Other residencies (non-US residency
training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified
practice in the United States), 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.
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 or fee-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. Proficiency
in spoken and written English. Preferred Experience: Ability to
serve as role model and advocate for the professional discipline of
nursing. Proven leadership ability and facility operational
expertise. Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills.
Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II,
Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard. This can be found in
the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements: Walking,
bending, stooping, and some lifting in the direct care of patients.
There may also be extended periods of sitting. Education 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 an institution whose
accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of
study was completed. Approved schools are: Schools of medicine
accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for
the year in which the degree was granted, or Schools of osteopathic
medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College
Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association for the year
in which the degree was granted. For foreign medical graduates not
covered in (1) or (2) above, facility officials must verify with
the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG)
that the applicant has met requirements for certification, and must
obtain a copy of the ECFMG certificate, if claimed by the
applicant. [If the applicant does not claim an ECFMG certificate,
facility officials must still confirm that the medical school meets
(or met) ECFMG eligibility requirements for the year the candidate
graduated.] NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the
VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of
38 U.S.C. 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not
covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research,
academic, or administrative position with no patient care
responsibilities. The appointment will be made only in exceptional
circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate
high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.
Additional Information This job opportunity announcement may be
used to fill additional vacancies. It is the policy of the VA to
not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or
periods of unemployment. This position is in the Excepted Service
and does not confer competitive status. VA encourages persons with
disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are
covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted
appointment authority. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members:
Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for
Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for
our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for
military service members. Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP)
are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to
such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or
pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only
infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required
to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of
proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will
provide additional information regarding what information or
documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally
required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable
accommodation process. If you are unable to apply online or need to
fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the
following link for information regarding an Alternate
Application.
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