The Regional Section Chief provides operational, clinical, and administrative leadership for assigned Primary Care providers at assigned Montana Veterans Health Administration Health Care System (MTVAHCS) facilities. The incumbent ensures delivery of high-quality, evidence-based, Veteran-centered care; oversees Primary Care providers and teams; supports compliance with regulatory standards; and executes organizational performance strategies across their region Interested in a career that offers a true work-life balance? Look no further! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpaTtyybXFQ VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Leadership & Administrative Responsibilities - Leads planning, organizing, developing, implementing, and refining Primary Care delivery within assigned clinics. - Ensures alignment with VHA, VISN, and facility-level policies and standards. - Oversees regional operations including provider staffing, scheduling, morale concerns, resource needs, and workflow optimization. - Collaborates with service line leadership, including the Associate Chief of Staff Primary Care (ACOS PC), Deputy Chief of Primary Care, and other service chiefs. - Ensures clinical contracts and contracted services within assigned areas meet quality and value expectations. - Supports implementation of clinical performance strategies, reminders, templates, and process improvement initiatives. Supervisory Responsibilities - Primary Care Providers - Provides direct supervision to all physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants assigned to the region. - Communicates service goals, performance expectations, and clinical priorities consistently across the regional team. - Oversees provider performance, including productivity, panel management, documentation, scheduling practices, and patient care standards. Required Annual / Ongoing Program Completion - Patient Advocate Tracking System, (PATS). The Regional Section Chief holds direct responsibility for processing, reviewing, and acting upon all PATS submissions pertaining to their respective Primary Care providers. JPSR Joint Patient Safety Reporting (JPSR). -The Regional Section Chief is responsible not only for ensuring submissions occur-but also for processing and reviewing each JPSR submitted within their region. Ongoing/Focused Professional Practice Evaluation (OPPE/FPPE). -The Regional Section Chief ensures ongoing professional performance oversight. VA Talent Management System (ePerformance). -The Regional Section Chief ensures rigorous evaluation of provider performance. Pay-for-Performance (P4P). -The Regional Section Chief ensures physician understanding and engagement with quality and productivity metrics. Talent Management System (TMS). -The Regional Section Chief ensures all mandatory training and education requirements are met. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. 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. 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 Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8am-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.