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Physician – Associate Chief of Staff (Specialty Care)

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a full-time supervisory physician job, Associate Chief of Staff for Specialty Care, at the Jonathan M. Wainwright Memorial VA Medical Center in Walla Walla, Washington. It is part of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). The person in this role oversees specialty and outpatient care and may act as Chief of Staff when that person is away.

Telework eligible1 vacancy; the announcement may also be used to fill additional vacancies

It may close early. The announcement may close before the posted closing date if the position is filled through other means.

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Agency employees onlyOnly current employees of the hiring agency.
  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.

Open to the public and to current VA federal employees. You must be a U.S. citizen, a national, or someone who owes allegiance to the U.S.; the agency may appoint a non-citizen only if it cannot recruit qualified citizens.

What you would do

  • Oversee all daily operations of Specialty Care and Home Based Primary Care
  • Make sure all medical providers in specialty services are competent
  • Set standards for quality and procedures for patient care
  • Guide programs on medical practice, professional standards, and performance improvement
  • Take part in clinical executive and professional standards board meetings

Do you qualify for VM-15?

With experience: You must have completed approved residency training in an accredited core specialty, or meet one of the listed alternatives, such as one year of approved post-school training followed by two years of independent practice. Preferred: at least 1 year of supervisory experience within the last 2 years. No grade level is stated.

With education: A Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from a school approved by VA and accredited for the year you graduated. Foreign medical graduates must meet ECFMG eligibility rules for their graduation year.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. state, territory, Commonwealth, or D.C.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • CV and/or resume (the 2-page resume limit does not apply to this job)
  • DD-214 showing dates and character of service, if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-15 with required proof, if you claim 10-point veterans' preference

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the listed qualifications, based on your occupational questionnaire, application, resume, CV, and supporting documents. Errors or omissions may affect whether you are considered, and pre-employment reference checks are part of the process.

Tips for this job:

  • Include your residency details, board status, and license information in your CV or resume, since these basic requirements are checked.
  • If you claim veterans' preference, select it in the questionnaire and attach your DD-214 or other required proof.
  • Do not worry about the 2-page resume limit, which does not apply to this job, but keep your supervisory dates clear if you have them.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Travel of 25% or less may be expected, including to CBOC clinics. Ad-hoc telework may be available based on service needs.

Incentives and relocation: Recruitment or sign-on bonus may be available. Relocation assistance is not available. The posting also lists an annual performance bonus and possible reimbursement of up to $1,000 per year for continuing medical education.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship, with the exception described in the who-can-apply section
  • Drug test (urinalysis) before appointment; refusal means no job
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Proficient in written and spoken English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Online onboarding with an acceptable ID, such as a REAL ID-compliant card
  • Pre-employment physical evaluation
  • Participation in the seasonal flu vaccination program
  • Possible probationary period

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$280,000 – $325,000 per year
Pay scale and grade
VM-15 · VA medical and dental
Location
Walla Walla, Washington
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
25% or less
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
Yes
Occupation
Medical Officer (0602)
Announcement
CBSV-13106658-27-JM

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