Podiatrist - Deputy Chief of Staff
Company: Air Force Institute of Technology
Location: Harlingen
Posted on: January 20, 2023
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Job Description:
The COVID-19 vaccination requirement for federal employees
pursuant to Executive Order 14043 does not currently apply. Some
jobs, however, may be subject to agency- or job-specific
vaccination requirements, so please review the job announcement for
details. Click here for more information.The Deputy Chief of Staff
(DCOS) at the VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System
(VATVCBHCS), is responsible for all clinical, administrative, and
research aspects of several major clinical service lines. The DCOS
is also responsible for meeting VA goals and initiatives across the
health care system and in cooperation with other health care
systems within the Veterans Integrated Service Network 17 (VISN),
which facilitate the provision of high quality and timely Veteran
health care.Education and length of practice are considered through
a formal pay-setting process to determine the final compensable
salary (Base Pay + Market Pay)Occasional travel - You may be
expected to travel for this position, within and outside the Health
Care SystemAll qualified candidates encouraged to apply. Open to
U.S. Citizens but non-citizens may be appointed when it is not
possible to recruit qualified citizens. Help DutiesThis position is
also announced as a Physician:
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/694886600
This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT & will remain open until
February 13, 2023, or until all positions are filled. The first
cut-off date is December 29, 2022. Eligible applications received
after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as
additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions
are filled.
Applicants remain active for 3 months after initial application is
received. After that time, you must update your application through
your USAJobs account if you would like to be made active again for
possible consideration during the open period.
Across the assigned service lines, the DCOS is responsible for
planning, establishing, and implementing policies and procedures;
developing service level and health care system level goals and
objectives in keeping with the VATVCBHCS mission as well as
monitoring, overseeing, evaluating, and coordinating the assigned
service lines across VATVCBHCS.
The DCOS ensures that all Service Chiefs and Associate Chiefs of
Staff under his/her purview are aware of and adhere to all local
policies and procedures, VHA Directives, Joint Commission
standards, State licensure standards, CARF accreditation
requirements, published Administrative Investigative Board (AIB)
findings, as well as expectations and published findings of the VA
Office of the Inspector General (VA-OIG). He/She conducts ongoing
intensive reviews and appraisals to ensure the accomplishment of
objectives and adherence to standards set by governing and
accreditation bodies.
The DCOS provides direct clinical services for a minority of
his/her time within his/her specialty. In addition to the
aforementioned, the DCOS functions as a subject matter expert and
leader within the health care system on issues that relate to the
discipline and practice of the specialty area of the DCOS.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician
Total Rewards .
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not available
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
BASC REQUIREMENTS
Physical Requirements: Light lifting, under 15 pounds; Light
carrying, under 15 pounds; Walking (0.5 hours); Standing (0.5
hours); Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination
simultaneously; Hearing (aid may be permitted); Operation of a
motor vehicle. This job opportunity announcement may be used to
fill additional vacancies.
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.
Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP)
are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to
such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or
pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only
infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required
to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of
proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will
provide additional information regarding what information or
documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally
required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable
accommodation process.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do
not have in electronic form, 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, r--sum--, 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.
The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment
reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process
to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or
during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge
regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with
making a final selection for a position.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that
have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
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.
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