The VA Fargo HCS is recruiting for (1) full-time Physician - Associate Chief of Staff for Pathology and Lab. The incumbent is responsible for providing leadership in pathology and laboratory practice and for the organization and delivery of these services within this Medical Center; and is accountable for ensuring quality and cost-effective pathology and laboratory care. The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. Duties of the Associate Chief of Staff for Pathology and Lab ICC: * Clinical duties assigned would involve work in the outpatient setting at the Fargo VAHCS Pathology or as otherwise specified based on the unique skills of the candidate and needs of the facility. It is anticipated that the position will be approximately 25% administrative and 75% clinical but may vary depending on the needs of the service line. * Supervise directly physicians, lab chief, lab manager and other clinical staff as assigned by the Chief of Staff. * Manages and provides oversight of lab and pathology operations within the clinical services under their responsibility at the Fargo VA Health Care System and affiliated CBOCs. These duties include coordination of work schedules, responsibility for clinical performance measures and other administrative/clinical functions within the department. * Collaborates with other leaders within the ICC and facility to ensure optimization of resources in the care delivery model. * Provides physician/clinical/ administrative leadership and serves as an advisor to the other Pathologist, other leaders in the Diagnostic ICC. * Collaborates with ICC operation team and other staff as appropriate to ensure operations issues/problems are resolved in a logical, fashion with clear resolution, communication, and implementation plans and timelines for decisions made. * Collaborates with the VISN Diagnostic ICC Pathology and Lab and Medical Director to ensure VISN-wide ICC policies, procedures, performance goals, strategic plans and initiatives are communicated to staff and implemented. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. 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 Work Schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm.
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Physician - Associate Chief of Staff for Pathology and Laboratory