Summary

The Associate Chief of Staff (ACOS) Primary care ensures the continuation of comprehensive health care for veteran patients. The scope of care is responsible for Primary Care services - but must also provide indirect oversight for all medical - surgical - and ancillary services provided at this facility. Includes direct supervision of clinical operations to include all Primary Care providers in support of assigned location in the SLCVA Primary Care.

Duties

• Welcome to Salt Lake City - where the serenity of a mountain getaway meets metropolitan energy
• Forget what you think you know
• adventure here isn't just on the slopes
• Explore art - breweries - music and a vibrant culinary scene - all nestled against breathtaking landscapes
• It's a city that challenges expectations - offering a unique blend of wild beauty and urban discovery
• Frequently referred to as the \"Crossroads of the West -\" its location is also ideal for longer road trips north to Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks and south to Utah's mighty 5
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• EDRP Authorized: 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 Duties: - Medical significance - interpretation - and correlation of patient testing data
• - Anatomic Pathology - able to interpret and explain anatomic pathology results as appropriate
• - Consultations - Able to provide consultations for patients - instructing providers as appropriate
• - Medical Staff Privileges - As applicable - serve as an active member of the medical staff for those facilities served
• - Standards of Performance - Define - implement - and monitor standards of performance in quality control - quality improvement - and cost-effectiveness of the Primary Care Service as appropriate or at the direction of medical director or designee
• - Quality Improvement Responsibilities - Assume responsibility for implementation of the quality improvement plan
• - Personnel - Ensure that there are sufficient qualified personnel with adequate documented training and experience to meet the needs of the Primary Care service
• - Strategic Planning - Perform planning for setting goals and developing and allocating resources appropriate to the medical environment
• - Educational Responsibilities -Participate in educational programs of the institution
• - Safety - Implement a safe clinical environment in compliance with good practice and applicable regulations
• - Procedures- additional procedures to include Women's Health - Routine Primary Care Dermatology or Orthopedic Procedures outside of normal scope of practice and approved through the Medical Staff Executive Board and other applicable committees - Monitors and implements plans to improve clinical measures in Primary Care - Directly supervises Primary Care providers
• - Supervisory duties to include conducting proficiencies - chart reviews - writing scopes of practice - and corrective action as needed
• - Educates staff on PACT principles and works to improve clinic efficiency
• - Serves on committees representing the Primary Care Service Line
• - Responds to action items and patient concerns in a timely manner in proper format
• Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm.