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Physician - Chief Health Informatics Officer

Department of Veterans Affairs Washington, DC (Onsite) Full-Time
Summary

We are seeking a Chief Health Informatics Officer (CHIO) that will split time between the Marion VA Health Care System and the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center, focusing on improving healthcare delivery through effective use of information and knowledge. Requiring an MD or DO, the CHIO will refine clinical processes, develop decision support systems, and oversee clinical information systems while performing key informatics functions such as system optimization, and data/change management.

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Overview

* Accepting applications
* Open & closing dates

11/18/2024 to 11/17/2025

* Salary

$200,000 - $350,000 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 00

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Locations

1 vacancy in the following locations:

* Marion, IL

* Poplar Bluff, MO


* Remote job

No

* Telework eligible

Yes-Ad hoc.

* 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 - Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm

* Service

Excepted

* Promotion potential

15

* Job family (Series)
* 0602 Medical Officer

* Supervisory status

Yes

* Security clearance

Other

* Drug test

Yes

* Position sensitivity and risk

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

* Trust determination process
* Credentialing
* Suitability/Fitness

* Financial disclosure

No

* Bargaining unit status

No

* Announcement number

CBSS-12612597-25-AJB

* Control number

820400500

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This job is open to

* The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

All qualified candidates encouraged to apply. Open to U.S. Citizens but non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens. This is an open continuous announcement. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be referred as available. Announcement will stay open until 11/17/2025 or until the position is filled.

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Duties

The John J. Pershing VA Medical Center is in the active and thriving community of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, the "Gateway to the Ozarks." Poplar Bluff has a population of 17,000, and cost of living in the area is among the lowest in the country. We are within a two-hour drive of several large cities and have a small airport. The area is quite scenic and outdoor recreational opportunities abound in nearby national and state parks and forests.

Marion, Illinois is conveniently located at the intersection of Interstate 57 and State Route 13 in beautiful Southern Illinois. Visitors and residents have a wide variety of activities and events to choose from including the theater, sporting events, wineries, golf courses, lakes, and nature trails. With a metropolitan area population of over 17,000 people, Marion is one of the largest, fastest growing cities in Southern Illinois.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): A Recruitment Incentive may be available to highly qualified applicants.

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

The Chief Health Information Officer (CHIO) position offers flexibility in work location, with options for onsite, telework, or virtual arrangements. Candidates within 150 miles of the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, or the Marion VA Health Care System in Marion, Illinois, are preferred to support periodic onsite presence, typically no less than one week per quarter at each location during the first year. Compensation will be based on market conditions of the employee's physical work location. Additionally, the CHIO will dedicate approximately 5% of their time to direct patient care, with the specific type and modality determined collaboratively based on the selected candidate's credentials and location. This role requires a balance of leadership, clinical expertise, and adaptability to drive health informatics initiatives and improve Veteran care. The CHIO serves as the primary advisor on clinical informatics and health IT for leadership, acting as a change agent with a deep understanding of healthcare needs and organizational structures.

The CHIO's key duties include but are not limited to:

* Patient Care - optimizing EHR systems and decision-support tools to improve patient safety and care quality while providing limited direct patient care.
* Technology and Informatics - evaluating and improving clinical systems, advancing technology integration, and supporting end-user needs.
* Data Warehouse - managing data architecture and leveraging analytics to guide strategic decisions.
* Collaboration - coordinating informatics efforts across teams, committees, and stakeholders.
* Policy Development - ensuring compliance with local, VISN, and national informatics policies.
* Education - leading training initiatives to enhance EHR usage and compliance with standards.
* Leadership - supervising informatics staff, managing performance, and driving organizational improvements.

The CHIO combines clinical expertise, technological insight, and leadership to enhance healthcare delivery and outcomes.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm

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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 12/31/1959.
* Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
* You may be required to serve a probationary period.
* Subject to background/security investigation.
* Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
* 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).
* Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.

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. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation.

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.
* Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed.
* 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: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), b) OR

[(2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA),OR

(3) 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.
* Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Additional Requirement:

* Facility leadership of projects/teams/committees at both facilities.
* May perform other functions as appropriate to the kind and level of facility in which the position exists.
* Expected to maintain at least 5% time dedicated to direct patient care.

Preferred Experience:

Physician Board Certified in Clinical Informatics is preferred. May consider physician with extensive experience in Informatics and direct patient care

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit

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