<p>This position is 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 four 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 apply.</p> <p>The Deputy Chief of Staff (DCOS) provides administrative, clinical, and programmatic leadership for medical services in the VAMC and related Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) to ensure achievement of the clinical, research, and education goals and applicable performance measures. The DCOS is accountable for delivery of all health care by staff in the areas assigned by the chief of staff: The DCOS will also provide guidance and feedback in the functional areas of recruitment, retention, resource management, and clinical practice management for all Clinical Service Lines under the COS plus other services at the discretion of the COS.</p> <p>The DCOS serves as liaison between COS and service leadership in the areas under his/her direct supervision plus those functional areas under his/her oversight within the policies and guidelines of the Veterans Health Administration. Additionally, the DCOS establishes a collaborative climate among all Clinical Service Lines that promotes optimum access, employee engagement, a high performance network, best practices, and trust in VA care as outlined by the VA Undersecretary for Health. The DCOS participates in top level decision and policy level design that impacts all Clinical Service Lines through collaboration with Medical Center leadership, other service chiefs, and interdepartmental supervisors. The incumbent reports to the COS, may act as COS in his/her absence; and serves as a key clinical resource for the Medical Center Director and COS.</p> <p>VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.</p> <p>Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus):</p> <p>Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases</p> <p>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)</p> <p>Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA</p> <p>Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)</p> <p>Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory</p> <p>CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)</p> <p>Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided</p> <p>Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting</p> <p>RECRUITMENT/RELOCATION INCENTIVES APPROVED FOR THIS POSITION</p> <p>Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (8:00am - 4:30pm)</p>