Associate Chief of Staff for Extended Care and Reh with Fargo VAHCS in Fargo, ND

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Job Location: Fargo, ND

The Fargo VA Health Care System is a Level 2 Medical Center and a member of Veterans Integrated Service Network 23. This facility combines a 39 bed medical facility along with a 38 bed Community Living Center providing transitional care, both accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. Fargo also has a Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits Office on campus, offering veterans the unique opportunity to obtain health care, benefits services, and Readjustment Counseling at one location. Due to the growing veteran population in our service area, nine Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC) have been established with the tenth planned for opening in late 2013. The Fargo Health Care System provides a wide spectrum of primary and tertiary acute and extended care inpatient and outpatient activities in an academic setting. The Fargo Health Care System has an active research program and has a successful affiliation with the University of North Dakota School of Medicine.

The Associate Chief of Staff for Extended Care and Rehabilitation provides leadership for the organization of approximately 75 staff and delivery of these services for the Fargo VA Health Care System and is accountable for ensuring quality and cost effective care. Extended Care and Rehabilitation Service Line is aligned under the Chief of Staff. Duties will include:
Reviews/performs/provides duties and responsibilities of a Physician.
Demonstrates leadership in interpreting and supporting the VISN mission, vision and values, while operating in accordance with Veterans Health Administration (VHA) policies, facility and VISN policies, and standards of federal professional and accrediting agencies external to VHA.
Provides direction and support to EC&R SL staff regarding equipment, technology, policies and procedures employed by the Fargo VA HCS and ensures that all requirements of regulatory agencies such as the Joint Commission and Long Term Care standards are met.
Provides leadership and oversight into interventions that result in geriatric or rehabilitation admissions, readmissions, length of stay challenges, emergency department visit appropriateness and need for outpatient clinic visits.
Participates in comprehensive assessments and rehabilitation modalities done by teams within the Health Care System that will result in a model of care that improves the Veterans function, utilizes community resources, and reduces mortality and morbidity.
Works collaboratively with the Associate Chief Nurse of the EC&R Service Line in the administrative and clinical oversight of Veterans in the Community Living Center and community settings to include institutional and non- institutional care modalities.
Utilizes clinical knowledge and expertise in the provision of care and services to Veterans who have traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries/ disorders and dementia.
Utilizes specialized rehabilitation techniques with Veteran with injuries such as traumatic brain injuries, fractures, wounds and visual impairments. Develops and directs the amputation program to include use of telerehabilitation equipment and participation in telerehabilitation clinics.
Develops and directs the Traumatic Brain Injury Program within the Polytrauma System of Care.
Participates in the development and utilization of pain assessment and treatment modalities utilizing a wide variety of pharmacological and non- pharmacological resources.
Proposes and reviews quality control and quality improvement procedures performed by VA personnel in EC&R SL and makes recommendations for improvements, corrective actions, etc.
Participates/reviews and documents performance improvement activities, including, but not limited to, external review programs, internal peer review programs, and accreditation requirements.
Serves as an active member of various Medical Center committees.
Maintains a peer review process for all EC&R SL clinicians.
Is responsible for the financial management of the EC&R SL.
Collaborates with the Chief of Staff to develop and execute a strategic plan and annual budget for the service line.
Responsible for action in matters such as promotions, selections, on the job training, awards, EEO complaints, labor relations, disciplinary actions, training, and career development.

Key Requirements:
U.S. citizenship.
Geriatric Medicine Preferred
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) preferred.
Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. 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.
English Language Proficiency.
Board Certification. Physicians may be Board Certified or Board Eligible. Board Certified is preferred.

Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Incentives are authorized for highly qualified candidates who possess unique skills and competencies.

Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are authorized for this position. The Department of Veterans Affairs offers Permanent Change of Station (PCS) relocation services. Permanent Change of Station is the relocation of a household due to government convenience in connection with a transfer between duty stations or facilities. For more information go to http://vaww.fscdirect.fsc.va.gov/pcs.asp.

Benefits: Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, thrift savings plan, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. In addition to traditional "dollars and cents" benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help balance work and life. For more information please visit us at http://www.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp.

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