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The South Texas Veterans Health Care System is currently recruiting a Physician (Deputy Chief Quality Officer) for the Quality Service at the Audie L. Murphy Hospital in San Antonio, TX executing leadership that is characterized by substantial and continuous responsibility and accountability for population groups or integrated programs that cross service and/or discipline lines, influence organizational mission and health care, and responsibility for outcomes. 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. Education: Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Licensure and Registration: 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: Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), b) OR Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA),OR 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. Physical Requirements: See outlined below. English Language Proficiency. Physicians appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. § 7402(d) and 7407(d). Preferred Experience: Experience and/or training in methodologies of Quality Improvement. Knowledge of regulatory compliance and accreditation processes, and policy development. Strong leadership skills with experience leading diverse physician and non physician teams. Experience leading change to support organizational performance in evolving environments. Experience (2 years or higher) in (some, or all of the following) Quality management, risk management, patient safety, infection prevention., Clinical documentation Improvement. Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements: Light lifting under15 pounds; light carrying under15 pounds; Hearing (aid permitted); Mental/ Emotional Stability; Ability to perform privileges; Ability to independently perform physical exam as appropriate to position; ["The Deputy Chief Quality Officer will assist Chief Quality Officer (CQO) with oversight in planning, organizing, directing, controlling and evaluation of a comprehensive Quality, Safety, and Value Department in a complex healthcare system. Assists in ensuring compliance with the Office of Inspector General (OIG), The Joint Commission, and the Department of Veterans Affairs' policies, guidelines, standards, and regulations, as well as, regulations and criteria from other outside agencies. At the direction and discretion of the CQO, the incumbent will be directly supervising, managing, and directing one or more of the following services or programs: Risk Management, Patient Safety, Infection Prevention and Control, Systems Redesign, Clinical Applications, Safe Patient Handling, Quality Management, and Medical Center Memorandum process. Coordinates and collaborate performance improvement activities and processes utilizing lean tools and principles. Actively participate in data collection, interpretation, and analysis for the purpose of sharing compliance data to patients, staff, outside agencies, and visitors. The incumbent assists CQO in compliance with readiness for TJC survey and other on-site reviews/surveys. He/she should be self-directed and proactive in identifying opportunities for developing, implementing, and managing programs and performance improvement activities. The incumbent works collectively with Service Chiefs to provide education, consultation, and guidance individually or regarding performance improvement activities and methodology, regulatory or accrediting agency compliance, reporting systems, databases (Pyramid Analytics, VSSC, etc.). The DCQO must establish and maintain effective relationships with all levels of medical center personnel and relate effectively with customers, families, and the community as well as program and service leaders at the local and network levels. Duties will include the following: The DCQO assists the CQO in providing leadership and guidance to develop, implement, refine, and maintain a comprehensive Quality Management review program. Functions in an advisory capacity to administration in evaluating proposed changes as they relate to patient care. In addition, the incumbent coordinates and provides consultation on issues related to personnel, budget and forecast projections. Participates with leaders from the governing body, management and clerical staff in upholding the hospital mission, vision, value and strategic plan. Interacts with the community as needed on behalf of the medical center. Uses an analytical framework to create an environment that facilitates the delivery of care. Coordinates and evaluates integrated programs or demonstrates clinical excellence. Provides leadership in addressing ethical issues that impact patients and staff in or beyond the organization and the local health care community. Designs, modifies, and implements systems compatible with professional standards and within the mission and the goals of the organization to improve the cost-effective use of resources. Develops staff for career progressions. Forecasts new knowledge needs for changing practice environments/population groups. Plans, implements, and evaluates strategies to meet those needs. Implements standards of professional practice and accrediting bodies and applicable regulations. Demonstrates leadership in developing productive working relationships with groups in other programs, services, academic settings, and community settings. Contributes to the professional growth and development of colleagues and other health care providers at the local, state, regional, or national level. Provides leadership in improving and sustaining the quality and effectiveness of care in diverse or complex programs. Collaborates with staff, other disciplines, faculty, and peers in developing, conducting, and evaluating research activities and programs. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized 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"]

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