This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/578533800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
**Permanent Change of Station (PCS) and Recruitment/Relocation Incentive is authorized and may be offered to a highly qualified candidate.**
The incumbent will need to be within the commuting area of a VISN 1 facility in order to occupy this position. The facilities would include: Augusta, ME; Manchester, NH; White River Junction, VT; Leeds, MA; BOSTON Facilities: West Roxbury, MA, Jamaica Plains, MA or Brockton, MA; Bedford, MA; Providence, RI; or West Haven, CT.
09/11/2020 to 10/09/2020
$150,000 - $350,000 per year
Education and length of practice are considered through a formal pay-setting process to determine the final compensable salary (Base Pay + Market Pay)
SE 15
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Permanent
Full-Time
Excepted
None
Yes
Yes
CBGS-10897147-20-MT
578533800
The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) is a critical member of the interdisciplinary VISN 1 New England Healthcare System leadership team. The incumbent is expected to possess the clinical, managerial, and leadership expertise needed to integrate programs within the eight medical centers/clinics and other sites of service in VISN 1 into a coordinated healthcare delivery system.
The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) functions as a principal member of the VHA VISN 1 Network interdisciplinary staff providing the necessary clinical leadership to actualize the future direction of VISN 1 in the context of the VHA Strategic Plan.
The CMO is expected to be proficient in both the clinical aspects of the organization and delivery of health services, as well as the managerial components necessary to guide large cadres of health professionals in the Network's medical centers, clinics, and outpatient facilities.
In addition, the CMO is expected to have the requisite coordinating skills in interacting with academic affiliates, veterans service organizations, other VISNS, as well as all other stakeholders doing business with VISN 1.
Knowledge and experience in total quality management, planning, and evaluation of programs with particular reference to assessment of cost-effectiveness of programs and advocacy of sensitivity to the needs and aspirations of a diverse workforce are also expected of the CMO.
Additional duties include, but are not limited to:
- Participating fully as a member of the Network top management team, providing advice and counsel in all aspects of defining and accomplishing the creation of an integrated healthcare delivery system;
- Establishing multiple ongoing mechanisms for open communication throughout all levels of the Network, whereby Chiefs of Staff, Service Line Managers and other key clinical and administrative Network employees are kept informed of organizational developments that affect them;
- Participating in both short and long-range planning of all patient care, education and research programs in the Network to enhance both effectiveness and efficiency of clinical, educational, and research programs;
- Managing the Network-wide integration of the clinical service lines;
- Conducting site visits to Network facilities on an ongoing basis to observe care delivery and monitor compliance with standards of practice; and,
Collaborating with the Chief Financial Officer of the Network in developing an annual budget and its implementation.
Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday; Tour of Duty: Negotiable
Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Available
Telework: Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Financial Disclosure Report: Required
NOTIFICATION:
* This position is a non-bargaining unit position.
* Selectee may be required to work at any VISN 1 VA Healthcare System campus, as needed.
* Salary is commensurate upon qualifications and experience. The selectee's education and length of practice (experience) will be considered by a Professional Standards Board and Compensation Panel in determining the grade and salary.
* Relocation Incentive are authorized for a highly qualified candidate.
* Recruitment Incentive are authorized for a highly qualified candidate.
* Permanent Change of Station (PCS) are authorized for a highly qualified candidate.
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
VA offers a comprehensive benefits package. This link provides an overview of the benefits associated with a VA practice: VHA Physician Brochure.
Annual leave shall accrue for full-time physicians at the rate of eight (8) hours per biweekly pay period.
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.
If you are unable to apply online view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, résumé, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
NOTE: A formal pay-setting process will be used to determine your salary. The salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes (upload C.V. as resume document type):
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 10/09/2020 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10897147.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/578533800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
Learn more about
OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow, and his orphan" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?
As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities and leadership positions at your fingertips. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the Nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries. VA professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life. VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities. For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/