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Physician Emergency Medicine - Service Chief Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration North Florida South Georgia VA Healthcare System Apply Print Save
Summary
The North Florida South Georgia VA Healthcare System is looking for a Emergency Medicine Chief Physician to join the Medical Care Service at the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center in Gainesville, FL. The Physician will provide direct patient care in the Urgent Care and/or Emergency Medicine departments.
Overview
Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 01202026 to 12312026 Salary 346000 to - 400000 per year Education and length of practice are considered through a formal pay-setting process to determine the final compensable salary Base Pay Market Pay Pay scale & grade VM 15 Location 1 vacancy in the following location Gainesville FL 1 vacancy Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required 25 or less - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Excepted Promotion potential None Job family Series 0602 Medical Officer Supervisory status Yes Security clearance Other Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive NSLow Risk Trust determination process Credentialing Suitability Fitness Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No Announcement number CBTC-12869646-26-SB Control number 854931600
Duties
Representing the Emergency Department at all applicable hospital administrative and patient care meetings. Meeting with all providers in the Emergency Department regularly to review protocols, procedures, expectations for transported/transfer patients, including minor trauma victims. Monitoring established VAVISNJoint Commission etc performance measures and identified goals for the Emergency Department, e.g. physician report card, and provide providers with group and individual feedback on how to improve and/or sustain achieved success in such metrics/measures, including faculty development programs where applicable. Work to eliminate wasted efforts, worktesting in the Emergency Department, and develop and/or utilize preexisting patient care protocols Acute Coronary Syndrome, Stroke, Sepsis, and develop tools to monitor the success of those efforts. Work with the VA Utilization Management UM department staff to monitor the preadmission screening process and its success in impacting InterQual, appropriate inpatient admission, observation status, utilization performance measures. Monitoring overall performance of all providers in the Emergency Department and provide performance improvement opportunities and/or interventions as appropriate. Maintaining an up-to-date schedule which provides appropriate provider coverage in the Emergency Department.
Requirements
Conditions of employment U.S. Citizenship, non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12311959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable forms of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements. Effective May 7, 2025, drivers licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel HCP.
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.
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. Approved schools are: Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted or Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association for the year in which the degree was granted. For foreign medical graduates not covered in 1 or 2 above, facility officials must verify with the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) that the applicant has met requirements for certification and must obtain a copy of the ECFMG certificate if claimed by the applicant. If the applicant does not claim an ECFMG certificate, facility officials must still confirm that the medical school meets or met ECFMG eligibility requirements for the year the candidate graduated. Note: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities.
Preferred Experience
Two years of leadership experience at chief level preferably in the Department of Veterans Affairs system. Board certification in Emergency Medicine desired, however, those with board certification in Internal Medicine, Family Practice, or General Surgery will be considered if you have minimum five years of Emergency Medicine experience.
Physical Requirements
Functional requirements may include: Walking 2 hours Standing 2 hours Kneeling 2 hours Repeated bending 2 hours Climbing Use of legs and arms both Eyes required Depth perception Ability to distinguish basic colors Hearing aid may be permitted Emotional and mental stability.
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. Approved schools are: Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted or Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association for the year in which the degree was granted. For foreign medical graduates not covered in 1 or 2 above, facility officials must verify with the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) that the applicant has met requirements for certification and must obtain a copy of the ECFMG certificate if claimed by the applicant. If the applicant does not claim an ECFMG certificate, facility officials must still confirm that the medical school meets or met ECFMG eligibility requirements for the year the candidate graduated. Note: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities.
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 USAJOBS 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 12/12/26 to receive consideration. Please note that 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 CBTC-12869646-26-SB 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.