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Summary This position may be eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within 4 months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to appl Responsibilities The Chief of Medicine, is a member of the FHCC's senior management group and works on a day-to-day basis with all of FHCC senior leadership. This includes full participation in senior management discussions, decisions, policymaking, and sharing accordingly in the responsibility for management actions except those which strictly require a medical decision. Including planning for developing and implementing a comprehensive health care delivery system responsive to the health care needs of the FHCC patient population. In this process, the incumbent takes into account the FHCC mission, resource availability (e.g., funds, personnel, space, equipment, etc.), as well as the structures and needs of the VISN, VA Central Office, and BUMED/Navy policies/guidelines, local Veterans Service Organizations, community hospitals/medical care facilities, the affiliated medical schools, and State and Federal agencies whose programs interface with the FHCC and its clinics. Assigned Duties: This position will have an assigned panel of patients of at least 20% of the time and has responsibility for providing comprehensive, high-quality, cost-effective healthcare services and consultation to all patients. Participates in the development and implementation of long/short-range goals and objectives, and the successful integration of policies concerning both the administrative and clinical aspects. Implements and maintains compliance with VHA, VISN12, Navy Medicine East (NME), and the Navy's Bureau of Medicine and Surgerypolicies and regulations and governing administrative aspects. Responsible for resource management in all Medicine departments, including identification and distribution of existing resources (funding, personnel, space, equipment, construction), in accordance with priority of need, the promotion of effective resource utilization and reallocation of resources as appropriate, program development and evaluation. Long range resource planning and development (multi-year staff, equipment, and space plans, 5-year facility plans, energyconservation and planning, other construction, and maintenance planning). Participates in annual budget hearings with Fiscal to determine and project the financial needs of the Medicine Directorate. Responsible for the selection, evaluation, disciplinary action, initiation of promotion, and other personnel actions regarding employees within the Medicine Directorate. Responsible for leave approval; performance standards and ratings; competencies; providing technical/administrative supervision; hearing/resolving subordinate complaints; disciplinary actions; and identifying developmental/ training needs of employees. Participates in local community, stakeholder activities, and public relations events. Establishes organizational structure and guidelines, performance standards, work review, and reporting requirements, and defines the lines of authority and supervisory controls. Principal member and/or chairperson on various FHCC committees, including the Board of Directors, Quality Council, Total Forces Management Committee, Leadership Council, etc., as directed. May be required to participate on National VA andVISN committees as needed. The incumbent has direct authority and responsibility for services, departments, and sections of the Medicine Directorate (active duty military and civilian staff) which include: Specialty Medicine Cardiology Dermatology Endocrine Gastroenterology Hematology/Oncology Infectious Disease Nephrology Neurology Pulmonary (Respiratory and Sleep) Rheumatology Hospitalists Intensivists Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be offered to highly qualified candidates. Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): May be offered to highly qualified candidates. EDRP Authorized: EDRP may be authorized depending on Specialty of selected applicant. Contact , for questions/assistance. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Learn more. 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: Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. 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. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. 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). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the