Medical Director

Medical Director PositionThe VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. As Medical Director, you will provide executive-level oversight of clinical operations, staffing, and quality across all CBOC sites while maintaining a small primary care panel. You will partner closely with the Primary Care & Specialty Medicine Service Line Director, clinic medical directors, nursing leadership, and administrative staff to ensure every Veteran receives safe, high-quality, and accessible care. Duties include:Recruit, hire, supervise, and develop CBOC clinic medical directors and providersMonitor and drive performance on quality, access, and patient satisfaction measuresCollaborate with clinic directors on corrective action plans, disciplinary matters, and policy developmentAssess staffing and equipment needs across all clinic sitesFoster a culture of teamwork, continuous improvement, and excellence aligned with the Minneapolis VA and VISN 23 missionMaintain an active primary care panel and provide coverage support as neededDevelop educational programs and mentor providers across the networkTravel periodically to CBOC sites to provide on-site oversight, support, and direct patient careVA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): A recruitment/relocation incentive is authorized for highly qualified applicants.Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increasesPaid 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 VAInsurance: 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 territoryCME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage providedContract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlightingWork Schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm.