Dentist-Associate Chief of Staff (ACOS), Specialty Care

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Help Located in the Rogue Valley, White City allows easy access to the Metro-area of Medford while remaining engrossed with nature. White City is an unincorporated community in Jackson County, Oregon, in the Rogue Valley. It is about nine miles north of Medford and 34 miles north of the California border. Enjoy the scenic drives to either Crater Lake, Oregon's only National Park, and to the mountain resort Lake of the Woods. Take a family-friendly hike to a waterfall or ride the only section of the Pacific Crest Trail that's open to mountain bikers. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Recruitment/or Relocation Incentives: May be authorized for highly qualified candidates

Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): May be authorized for highly qualified candidates

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

Duties include but not limited to:

• Obtains and interprets medical and dental histories.
• Performs comprehensive and specialty-focused oral examinations.
• Orders, evaluates, and interprets diagnostic imaging and laboratory testing related to oral and maxillofacial health.
• Develops, discusses, and implements specialty dental treatment plans.
• Performs and supervises a broad range of general and specialty dental procedures consistent with privileging (e.g., oral surgery, periodontics, endodontics, implantology).
• Manages dental emergencies, including infection, bleeding, and trauma to oral structures.
• Prescribing medications, dental devices, and controlled substances within the scope of dental practice and in accordance with state and VA regulations.
• Develops, reviews, and ensures compliance with clinical policies and procedures.
• Directly supervises staff and clinical leaders within specialty care services, including recruitment, onboarding, and performance management.
• Facilitates interdisciplinary collaboration and fosters an environment of professionalism and teamwork.
• Monitors specialty care outcomes and engagement in facility-wide quality and safety initiatives.
• Leads or participates in relevant committees and workgroups.
• Ensures documentation, procedures, and care processes meet VA standards, Joint Commission, and other regulatory requirements.
• Collaborates on specialty care budgets, equipment planning, capital requests, and resource allocation.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:30 pm

Additional Requirement:

• Demonstrated leadership experience within a specialty care service line, including strategic planning, oversight of clinical programs, and effective collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
• Proven ability to supervise, mentor, and manage clinical staff across multiple specialties, with experience in recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and fostering a high reliability team.
• Strong background in quality improvement, patient safety, and performance measurement, including participation in facility or VISN-level committees, accreditation preparedness, and implementation of evidence based practices.
• Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining clinical policies, procedures, and regulatory compliance in alignment with VA, federal, and state requirements.
• Demonstrated excellence in clinical practice within the relevant specialty, including comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning, and procedure/surgical care consistent with credentialing and privileging standards.
• Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) documentation, clinical workflows, and utilization of data to drive operational and clinical decision making.
• Experience leading or supporting multidisciplinary collaboration with primary care, mental health, surgical services, ancillary services, and allied health professionals to optimize access, care coordination, and patient outcomes.
• Commitment to professional development, continuing education, and engagement in teaching or mentoring trainees within an academic or clinical training environment.

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