Physician (Spinal Cord Injury and Disorders (SCI&D) Service Chief)

Spinal Cord Injury And Disorders Service Physician

The incumbent will serve as the administrative and clinical lead for the Spinal Cord Injury and Disorders Service (SCI) at the Hampton VAMC in Hampton, VA. The physician will have a broad skill set in the diagnosis and treatment of the full spectrum of acute and chronic spinal cord injury and rehabilitation conditions and be able to provide consultative services for these populations. Coverage of direct clinical care for SCI Veterans is a requirement. The physician must have completed residency training in an accredited program and have been granted board certification by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMR) with subspecialty certification in Spinal Cord Injury(SCI) Medicine. License to practice medicine in any state of the United States of America is required. The physician should be a nationally recognized leader in SCI education or research, and demonstrate an interest and skill set in the education of residents, fellows, medical students, and allied healthcare trainees.

Administrative Responsibilities Include:

• Is directly accountable to the Medical Center Management Team for day-to-day administrative activities of the service, and accountable to the Chief of Staff for clinical program activities and overall compliance with VISN wide policies and procedures.
• Links clinical improvements to operation efficiency for the service. The intensity, activity, and broad program mission generates numerous, complex problems which require the Service Chief to have outstanding skills and ability in planning, organizing, directing, and controlling all programs which effect a positive impact on the interdisciplinary service, the interdisciplinary professional and the health care delivery system.
• Formulates long and short-range goals and objectives, plans, and programs for the service. In formulating such plans, coordinates with the Chief of Staff and facility management to integrate the Medical Center and VISN objectives.
• Collaborates with executive leadership, managerial and clinical leaders in formulating local Medical Center Policy, resource planning for human resources, equipment, and space.
• Involves union leadership in pre-decision formulation of policies and organizational changes that affect the service members.
• Monitors measured outcomes and works collaboratively with Medical Center Management to meet mutual program goals.
• Identifies long and short-range needs to formulate proposals for executive level management consideration.

Clinical Responsibilities Include:

• Provides a full range of PMR-specific evaluations to diagnosis and treat the general SCI population.
• Provides consultation to professional staff within VAPSHCS and community providers concerning clinical assessment findings and appropriate treatment plans.
• Functions independently as a member of the VAPSHCS medical staff, with full clinical privileges.
• Provides education to Veterans, family members and significant others.
• Maintains certification and licensure in the medical specialty.
• Serves as a clinical leader in emergencies.
• Provides care that is compassionate, appropriate, and effective for health problems and promotes health lifestyles.
• Demonstrates knowledge about established and evolving biomedical, clinical, and technological sciences, and their application in SCI medicine.

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

This is an Open Continuous Announcement. Qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager on a biweekly basis. You will receive an email notification if/when your application has been reviewed and referred. The announcement will close once a selection has been made.