The Chief of Medicine at the VA San Diego Healthcare System oversees clinical operations, administrative functions, and program development in Internal Medicine and related subspecialties. This leadership role involves managing physicians and staff, coordinating with the UCSD School of Medicine, and promoting research and education within the department. The position balances clinical duties with academic responsibilities, including teaching, research, and strategic health system initiatives.
The VA San Diego Healthcare System is seeking an experienced physician to serve as our Chief of Medicine. This position will report directly to the Chief of Staff (COS).
The Chief of Medicine will be responsible for oversight, direction, and joint program development with the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) School of Medicine. This position requires an academic appointment with our academic affiliate, the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine.
The Chief of Medicine is responsible for oversight of all physician staff, providers, and administrative staff in Medicine Service. In particular, the Chief of Medicine is responsible for the full array of clinical operations and administrative functions of inpatient Internal Medicine, along with the subspecialties of Allergy, Cardiology, Dermatology, Emergency Medicine, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Geriatrics, Hematology/Oncology, Hospital Medicine, Infectious Disease, Nephrology, Palliative Care, Pulmonary, Rheumatology, and Sleep Medicine.
This position offers a unique blend of administrative responsibilities and the chance to engage in teaching and research, with 10-45% of the role dedicated to clinical work, subject to negotiation based on candidate experience, and overall goals of Medicine Service and the facility as a whole. You will lead performance improvement initiatives, ensuring alignment with VASDHS and Medicine Service goals while supervising Section Chiefs and administrative staff. Collaboration with health system leadership on strategic initiatives is essential, as is serving as the primary liaison with UCSD School of Medicine to foster interdepartmental partnerships.
In addition to overseeing fiscal management and personnel administration, you will promote research and education opportunities for academic physicians, manage VA-approved research activities. Regular staff meetings will keep your team informed about policies and goals, while you develop position descriptions and performance standards. Your role will also involve addressing grievances and managing disciplinary actions, making a significant impact on healthcare and education.
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8am - 4:30pm excluding Federal Government holidays. This position is not eligible for telework or hybrid work.
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Internal Medicine, Physician leadership, Medical director, Healthcare administration, Clinical operations, Academic medicine, Medical education, Program development, Veterans Affairs, Healthcare management
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