Physician (Chief Pulmonologist)

Department of Veterans Affairs • Las Vegas, NV

50d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Pulmonary Critical Care Section Chief at the Department of Veteran Affairs, the responsibilities expand beyond clinical duties to include leadership, administrative, and oversight roles. The specific duties may include: · Leadership and Management: Lead the pulmonary and critical care section, ensuring effective and efficient operations. Supervise and mentor staff physicians, advanced practice providers, and other healthcare professionals within the section. Oversee recruitment, training, and professional development of section staff. Ensure high standards of clinical care are maintained within the section. · Clinical Oversight: Maintain active clinical practice in pulmonary and critical care medicine. Provide expert consultation and support to other medical staff regarding complex pulmonary and critical care cases. Ensure adherence to evidence-based practice guidelines and clinical protocols. Lead clinical rounds and case discussions. · Program Development and Quality Improvement: Develop and implement clinical programs and initiatives to enhance patient care within the section. Lead quality improvement projects aimed at improving clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction. Monitor and evaluate clinical performance metrics, ensuring compliance with national standards (e.g., ORYX, HEDIS, SAIL measures). Collaborate with other departments to implement multi-disciplinary approaches to patient care. · Research and Academic Activities: Promote and support clinical research initiatives within the section. Facilitate participation in research projects and clinical trials. Encourage academic writing and publication among the section staff. Establish relationships with affiliated academic institutions to support educational and research activities. · Education and Training: Oversee the educational activities of the section, including the training of medical students, residents, and fellows. Provide continuing education opportunities for section personnel. Organize and participate in teaching rounds, lectures, and other educational sessions. · Administrative Duties: Develop and manage the section's budget, ensuring efficient use of resources. Participate in hospital committees, task forces, and strategic planning activities. Ensure compliance with VA policies, procedures, and regulations. · Patient Advocacy and Safety: Advocate for the needs and welfare of the patients under the care of the pulmonary and critical care section. Ensure that patient safety standards are maintained and that any incidents or concerns are appropriately addressed. Engage with patients and their families to provide education, support, and resources related to pulmonary and critical care. · Strategic Planning: Participate in the development and implementation of strategic goals and initiatives for the pulmonary and critical care section. Align section objectives with the broader goals of the VA healthcare system. Identify opportunities for program growth and innovation. · Serving as a Pulmonary Critical Care Section Chief at the Department of Veteran Affairs requires a combination of clinical expertise, leadership skills, and administrative acumen. The role demands a commitment to providing high-quality patient care, fostering a collaborative work environment, and contributing to the advancement of medical knowledge and practice within the VA system

Requirements

• 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

Responsibilities

• Lead the pulmonary and critical care section, ensuring effective and efficient operations.
• Supervise and mentor staff physicians, advanced practice providers, and other healthcare professionals within the section.
• Oversee recruitment, training, and professional development of section staff.
• Ensure high standards of clinical care are maintained within the section.
• Maintain active clinical practice in pulmonary and critical care medicine.
• Provide expert consultation and support to other medical staff regarding complex pulmonary and critical care cases.
• Ensure adherence to evidence-based practice guidelines and clinical protocols.
• Lead clinical rounds and case discussions.
• Develop and implement clinical programs and initiatives to enhance patient care within the section.
• Lead quality improvement projects aimed at improving clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction.
• Monitor and evaluate clinical performance metrics, ensuring compliance with national standards (e.g., ORYX, HEDIS, SAIL measures).
• Collaborate with other departments to implement multi-disciplinary approaches to patient care.
• Promote and support clinical research initiatives within the section.
• Facilitate participation in research projects and clinical trials.
• Encourage academic writing and publication among the section staff.
• Establish relationships with affiliated academic institutions to support educational and research activities.
• Oversee the educational activities of the section, including the training of medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Provide continuing education opportunities for section personnel.
• Organize and participate in teaching rounds, lectures, and other educational sessions.
• Develop and manage the section's budget, ensuring efficient use of resources.
• Participate in hospital committees, task forces, and strategic planning activities.
• Ensure compliance with VA policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Advocate for the needs and welfare of the patients under the care of the pulmonary and critical care section.
• Ensure that patient safety standards are maintained and that any incidents or concerns are appropriately addressed.
• Engage with patients and their families to provide education, support, and resources related to pulmonary and critical care.
• Participate in the development and implementation of strategic goals and initiatives for the pulmonary and critical care section.
• Align section objectives with the broader goals of the VA healthcare system.
• Identify opportunities for program growth and innovation.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
• 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)
• Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
• Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
• Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
• Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
• No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees