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. 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 Surgery policies 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, energy conservation 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 and VISN 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 VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): May be offered to highly qualified candidates. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance 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 Schedule: ???????Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm 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 (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation/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 "Required Documents" section of this announcement. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or other 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. Veterans' Preference Note: Preference eligible candidates and other Veterans will be given preference when qualification of candidates are approximately equal for Title 38 positions in VHA. When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.