This is an Open Continuous Announcement. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available. Applications will remain on file until September 30, 2027. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Position(s) listed under this Open Continuous Announcement (OCA) MAY be eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. Applicants selected for an EDRP-eligible position will be notified in their conditional job offer. The selectee must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit an EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program approval, award amount (up to $200,000), and 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 are ineligible to apply. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized to a highly qualified candidate Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VISN7EDRPFacilityCoordinators2@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 The Chief of Primary Care functions in a lead management role within Primary Care Service and reports directly to the Deputy Chief of Staff, Uptown Division. The Chief provides professional and administrative leadership for the Primary Care Service, holding responsibility for strategic direction, business planning, program development, organization, and implementation of Primary Care across all facility sites of care, including VA-owned, leased, and contracted community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs). The Chief directly or indirectly supervises Physicians, Physician Assistants, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs), and Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) staff. The position is 90% administrative and 10% direct clinical practice. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Strategic Leadership and Business Planning Develop and execute a Primary Care Service Business Plan aligned with facility, VISN 7, and VHA Primary Care Services strategic priorities. Provide strategic direction for program development, organization, and implementation of Primary Care across the facility and CBOCs. Resource Management and Fiscal Accountability Serve as accountable official for resources used, directly and indirectly, by the Primary Care Service, including personnel, space, equipment, supplies, and operating budget. Ensure Primary Care clinics are appropriately resourced and functioning to provide timely access and clinical efficiency, consistent with VHA Handbook 1101.10(1) (PACT Handbook) and VHA Directive 1231. Clinical Operations and Access Ensure Primary Care services, including appropriate consultation services and Veteran same-day access, are available to meet the needs of Veterans and their providers. Ensure adequate staffing, alert surrogate coverage, and timely patient access across all Primary Care sites of care. Quality, Safety, and Performance Improvement Direct continuous measurement and improvement of quality of care within Primary Care Service. Develop and implement measures to monitor staff performance and assess clinical outcomes, including Pay-for-Performance metrics, PACT Compass measures, and access, coordination, and continuity of care indicators. Human Resources and Team Development Participate in the selection of team members; oversee recruitment, onboarding, and retention of Primary Care providers and PACT staff. Provide supervision and assure appropriate actions in promotions, selections, rewards, recognition, training, discipline, and problem resolution. Additional Duties Participate in facility, VISN, and national committees, workgroups, and task forces relevant to Primary Care. Support academic affiliations, resident and student rotations, and clinical teaching within Primary Care as applicable. Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief of Staff. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 07:30am-4:00pm. Work Schedule subject to change based on agency needs. 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.