Associate Chief of Staff, Medicine Services - in beautiful Sheridan, Wyoming

About Wyoming:

This is the perfect place for an outdoor enthusiast, as well those seeking a break from the big city. With millions of acres of public land, thousands of lakes, hundreds of miles of hiking, biking, skiing and snowmobiling trails, and epic rock climbing, there is never a shortage of active things to do. Enjoy those activities with the solid, down to earth people of Wyoming, where we have fresh air, friendly neighborhoods and safe communities. In Sheridan, we are able to offer a wide variety of amenities for our residents while maintaining small-town identities.

About the Opportunity:

The ACOS of Medicine Services is a practicing physician who is responsible for defining the mission, vision, and strategic goals of the Medicine Service Line which includes a large array of care services delivered in multiple departments including Inpatient Medicine (10 beds), Express Care, Specialty Care, Telehealth, Cardio-Pulmonary, and Employee Occupational Health. The ACOS is responsible for operational oversight of the entire Medicine Service Line.

The ACOS is responsible for developing the scope of practice for employees assigned, designing plans of care, and assuring implementation of quality improvement measures along with developing action plans to meet performance measures. The ACOS designates service priorities and objectives, supervises programs, and evaluates the performance of subordinate staff. The ACOS makes independent, professional decisions and recommendations with infrequent recourse to supervisory guidance. The ACOS serves as the liaison to other Service Lines, facilities, VISN offices, VHA Central Office, other government agencies, and the community. The ACOS is responsible for advising management of specific clinical or administrative issues within the Medicine Service Line and within the Medical Center. The ACOS serves as a consultant and advisor to subordinates, peers, and administration.

CLINICAL SCOPE OF DUTIES. The ACOS of Medicine shall be knowledgeable of all disciplines within the Medicine Service purview. The ACOS should possess the expertise and competence to perform their specific scope of practice defined through the medical center credentialing and privileging process. The ACOS spends approximately 25% of time on clinical responsibilities in their given specialty. Additionally, provides clinical oversight of providers within Medicine Service Line and to providers seeking medical technical guidance or clinical expertise throughout the facility.

ADMINISTRATIVE SCOPE OF DUTIES. The ACOS of Medicine spends approximately 75% of time managing the Medicine Service Line which includes a large array of care services delivered in multiple departments including Inpatient Medicine (10 beds), Express Care, Specialty Care, Telehealth, Cardio-Pulmonary, and Employee Occupational Health. The ACOS supervises Physicians, Physician Assistants, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, Registered Nurses, Respiratory Therapists, and other administrative staff.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS. This position has a wide purview of supervisory responsibility. The ACOS of Medicine is considered a senior manager with mid-level managers and other non-supervisory staff as direct reports. This position reports directly to the Chief of Staff of the Health Care System.

Work Schedule: 0730-1600 M-F

About the Benefits:

• 26 days of paid annual leave
• 13 sick days annually, with unlimited accumulation
• 11 paid federal holidays
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Up to 15 days of leave for active reservists and National Guard members
• Work-from-home options
• Flexible scheduling
• Work anywhere in the U.S. with one active license
• Choose from any of our 1,300 facilities
• Change locations without losing benefits or salary
• Comprehensive federal health insurance for life
• Up to 75% of health premiums paid
• Group life insurance for you and eligible family members
• Long-term care coverage for home care, adult day care, and facility care
• Flexible savings accounts to pay for health care expenses, tax-free
• Free medical malpractice insurance for health care providers
• Access to the Federal Employees Retirement System
• Eligible for monthly retirement benefits after just 5 years of federal service
• Supplement your retirement with the tax-deferred Thrift Savings Plan, similar to a 401(k)
• Long-term disability benefits after 18 months of service
• Add VA benefits to your full military retirement pay or pension

Compensation Information:
$250000.00 / Annually - $350000.00 / Annually