Podiatrist (Associate Chief of Staff, Research and Development)

Job Title

Portland is a port city in the Pacific Northwest and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Oregon. Situated in the northwestern area of the state at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers. Portland is known for having the amenities of a major city (such as an international airport, an efficient public transit system, major league sports teams and many museums and art galleries) and the charms of a small city (such as plentiful arts and crafts fairs, independent bookstores and local traditions like the annual Rose Festival Parade ). Rain or shine, you can take advantage of the city's proximity to nature by playing in the Willamette River, wandering through lush public parks and gardens, biking the city's 162 miles (261 km) of bike lanes and hiking trails both within city limits and in the nearby Columbia River Gorge.

Job Description

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Maybe available for highly qualified individuals. Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Maybe available for highly qualified individuals. 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 Functions or Scope of Assigned Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Fosters research programs throughout the institution that are consistent with the core missions of the VA.
• Participates with the Director and Chief of Staff in the management of the hospital's health care programs, particularly in the areas where integration of R&D programs can have a beneficial effect either directly or indirectly on patient care.
• Ensures all required research accreditations are maintained (i.e. Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs, Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International).
• Serves as the primary official to advise the Director, VISN Director, and Chief Research and Development Officer on all matters of compliance and assurance regarding VAPORHCS Research Program human subjects' protections, animal welfare, research safety, and research misconduct.
• Develops and implements both long and short-range policies and plans. The policies and procedures dealt with are for all of the various aspects of Research Service including accreditation requirements; budget and fiscal management; supply, service and equipment procurement; personnel and workforce utilization; contract negotiation; construction and renovation; and space utilization.
• Develops the need for and maintains an awareness of available resources, and makes recommendations to Medical Center management regarding needs, distribution or redistribution of these resources to include equipment, staffing, and space.

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

US Department of Veterans Affairs