Physician- Deputy Associate Chief of Staff (Research-Clinical)

Physician- Deputy Associate Chief of Staff (Research-Clinical)

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Location(s): Houston, Texas

Salary Range: $200000 - $400000 Per Year

Job Summary: The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.

Major Duties:

• This is an Open Continuous Announcement and may be extended beyond the current closing date of December 31, 2025 until the position is filled. Eligible applications will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis during the duration of the announcement. Once a selection is made and offer is accepted the announcement may close pending no additional vacancies. The Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center serves as the primary health care provider for more than 151,000 Veterans in southeast Texas. Houston exudes a cosmopolitan and down-home vibe together that lets the residents of the country's fourth-largest city and third-largest county (Harris) know that there's no place quite like Houston. The city attracts visitors and transplants with a wonderful mix of world class arts, booming business, pro sports and award-winning cuisine. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized for highly qualified applicants. 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 Scope of Practice: The Deputy ACOS-R Clinical, Network of Dedicated Enrollment Sites (NODES) Director, Physician is accountable to provide leadership in three major areas: First, the incumbent must maintain his/her own independent, high quality, nationally funded research program in clinical trial research. Second, the incumbent must provide administrative and research leadership that promotes clinical trial research at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center. This includes providing physician leadership to the Research Commons area, guiding new investigators through the clinical trial research startup process at MEDVAMC, and providing on-going mentoring to junior investigators. The incumbent will also provide guidance for MEDVAMC clinical research to mid and senior level clinical researchers. The incumbent will promote clinical research by assisting with growth of both number and enrollment success of clinical trials at MEDVAMC through his/her research leadership. S/he will also be directly involved in the long-term strategic planning for clinical trial growth, including executive management and planning with the Research Service Line leadership and other key stakeholders. Finally, the incumbent will be expected to foster a good working relationship with the Office of Research and Development NODES leadership and provide guidance and leadership to the MEDVAMC NODES. Responsibilities This includes responsibility for the administrative and technical supervision and management of the administration and operations functions within the Research Service Line and NODES including supervision of staff. Exercise supervisory authorities and responsibilities involving work assignments and reviews, as well as the administrative and personnel management functions. Establish guidelines and performance standards for staff, which are clearly communicated through the formal employee performance management system. Resolve informal complaints and grievances. Provides advice and counsel to the Research Leadership Team related to work and administrative matters. Effects disciplinary measures, such as warnings and proposed reprimands, recommending other action in more serious cases. The incumbent must have a working knowledge and understanding of the techniques of supervision and employee relations, including various methods of training and orienting a variety of people at all levels of skill and education. Responsible for planning and carrying out assignments, recognizing and resolving conflicts, coordinating and delegating the work of subordinates, coordinating with staff and management personnel, and conducting all phases of the program. May be called upon to occasionally cover duties as Acting ACOS/R in case of leave. Work Schedule: To be discussed during the interview process

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: Clinical trail research experience is required. Must be board certified in your specialty. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: Moderate lifting 15-44 lbs Light lifting, under 15 lbs Moderate carrying, 15-44 pounds Light carrying, under 15 lbs Reaching above shoulder Use of fingers Both hands required Walking Standing Kneeling Repeated bending Both legs required Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously Near vision correctable at 13' to 16' to Jaeger to 1-4 Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 on the other Both eyes required Depth perception Ability to distinguish basic colors Ability to distinguish shades of colors Hearing (aid may be permitted) Environmental Factors: Working closely with others Working alone Extended hour clinic

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 01/30/2026 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-12836496-26-JD 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: 2026-01-30