Physician - Chief of Specialty Care - G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center - Jackson, MS

Job Description

G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center – Jackson, MS

The G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center is seeking a dynamic, results-driven physician leader to serve as  Chief, Specialty Care . This pivotal role provides visionary leadership, strategic direction, and expert oversight of all specialties within Medicine Service—serving Veterans across Mississippi and parts of Louisiana and Alabama.

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

Leadership & Management

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• Direct, manage, and coordinate Medicine care planning and implementation across the service area.
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• Develop performance standards, evaluate key supervisors, oversee subordinate assessments, and ensure continuous staff development and retention.
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• Serve as a principal advocate and spokesperson for Specialty Care and Medicine Service programs.
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Program Oversight

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• Exercise administrative, programmatic, clinical, and academic oversight of the Medicine Care Service.
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• Responsible for budget development, implementation, and resource utilization for all Specialty Care programs.
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• Lead integration of clinical and administrative operations into comprehensive services that address the unique needs of the Veteran patient population.
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Quality & Compliance

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• Ensure Medicine Service programs adhere to Joint Commission, regulatory, and VA standards (assessment, care, ethics, safety, continuum of care, etc).
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• Regularly review, evaluate, and improve program performance, patient satisfaction, and clinical quality by monitoring established metrics, wait times, and outcomes.
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Clinical Excellence

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• Direct patient care needs assessments, identify gaps in services, and develop new programs to meet those needs.
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• Exhibit leadership in initiating and implementing evidence-based changes to patient care practices.
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• Maintain personal commitment to lifelong medical education and clinical advancements.
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Academic & Collaborative Leadership

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• Oversee and evaluate academic programs affiliated with the Specialty Care Service; serve as liaison to partnering institutions.
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• Foster and maintain effective collaboration within and across departments for optimized patient care and academic enrichment.
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Additional Responsibilities

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• Recruit, train, supervise, and retain high-caliber staff.
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• 20% clinical care commitment in your specialty.
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• Serve as Acting Chief of Staff as needed, and contribute as a member of the Clinical Executive Board.
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• Responsible for completion of all clinical, educational, and administrative requirements.
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• Administrative on-call rotation during nights/weekends/holidays and provide clinical call back up, as necessary.
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Why VA Jackson?
\n Join an inclusive and mission-driven organization with robust resources, talented teams, and unwavering support in advancing the well-being of Veterans. Jackson offers a welcoming Southern lifestyle, rich culture, and a vibrant community.

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\n Apply today to become part of a transformative legacy in Veteran care.