Physician-Deputy Associate Chief Of Staff-Primary Care

Physician-Deputy Associate Chief Of Staff-Primary Care

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Location(s): Fayetteville, Arkansas

Salary Range: $290000 - $325000 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

Major Duties:

• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact jennifer.isbell-gross@va.gov., the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance 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 aren't limited to: Assists in improving the processes of primary care delivery to enhance patient safety. Creates a climate where continuous learning and self-development are valued. Assists the ACOS-PC in recommending sufficient number of qualified and competent persons to provide patient care, treatment, and services. Encourages demonstration projects, pilots, and other experimental approaches, which may lead to the development of alternative revenue streams and other gains in the organizational outcomes. Provides guidance and oversight for annual Whole Health budget formulation and expenditure tracking. Demonstrates commitment to Medical Center goals and patient centered care. Actively participates on committees, task forces, and other groups at the Medical Center to assist in policy changes. This may be done via conference calls, electronic mail, and face-to-face meetings. Acts for the ACOS-PC in his/her absence as requested. Builds partnerships with the community to enhance Medical Center goals. Responsible for assuring appropriate action in such matters as promotions, selections, rewards and recognition, training, and problem resolution to supervised staff and assisting the ACOS-PC as these actions relate to the service. Assists the ACOS-PC in supporting a program of staff development that upgrades knowledge and skills of the service personnel and prepares future leaders for the service. Assures that service education maintains goals and objectives compatible with the overall service plans, goals, and objectives and encourages staff to request and attend professional development offerings. Exhibits clear, honest, and open communications in meetings and other interactions. Works with the ACOS-PC in developing an interdisciplinary team of innovative, highly motivated individuals who are continuously striving for excellence in patient care and customer service. Serves as primary point of contact for primary care clinical communications when the ACOS-PC is not available. Collaborates with the facility senior leadership to ensure a consistent standard of care across the healthcare system. Encourages continuing education for all personnel in the service and ensures compliance with performance standards. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00-4:30pm

Qualifications: To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed. Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. (NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), b) OR [(2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA),OR (3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States), which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences. Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs). PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e., not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee-basis. PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged; rather, they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision. Additionally, surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Preferred Experience: Knowledge of Whole Health System of Care practices and procedures. Knowledge of Home-Based Primary Care practices and procedures. Extensive Primary Care experience. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: Functional Requirements Moderate lifting, 15-44 pounds Light carrying, under 15 pounds Use of fingers Both hands required Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" Specific visual requirement (specify) 20/50 one 20/100 other Hearing (aid may be permitted) Mental/Emotional stability Able to hear Conversational voice (aid permitted) Environmental Factors Unusual fatigue factors : driving up to 8 hours Protracted or irregular hours of work

How to Apply: To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package. To apply for this position online, complete steps 1 and 2 above by 11:59 PM (ET) on 03/20/2026 to receive consideration. Please note, this announcement may close prior to the closing date indicated if the position is filled through other means. If you are unable to apply online before the closing date click here and include the CBST-12904647-26-JR in the Notes field. During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.

Application Deadline: 2026-03-20