U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Chief Medical Officer
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Chief of Medicine – VA San Diego Healthcare System
The
VA San Diego Healthcare System
is seeking an experienced
physician
to serve as our
Chief of Medicine . This position reports directly to the Chief of Staff (COS) and requires an academic appointment with the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine.
Responsibilities include oversight of all physician staff, providers, and administrative staff in Medicine Service. The Chief of Medicine is charged with full‑array clinical operations and administrative functions of inpatient Internal Medicine, plus a comprehensive range of subspecialties such as Allergy, Cardiology, Dermatology, Emergency Medicine, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Geriatrics, Hematology/Oncology, Hospital Medicine, Infectious Disease, Nephrology, Palliative Care, Pulmonary, Rheumatology, and Sleep Medicine.
This role blends administrative duties with opportunities to teach and conduct research, allocating 10–45% of the role to clinical work (subject to negotiation). The Chief of Medicine will lead performance improvement initiatives, supervise Section Chiefs and administrative staff, collaborate with health system leadership on strategic initiatives, and serve as the primary liaison with UCSD School of Medicine.
Additional duties include fiscal management and personnel administration, promotion of research and education opportunities for academic physicians, management of VA‑approved research activities, staff meetings to communicate policies and goals, development of position descriptions and performance standards, grievance resolution, and disciplinary action handling.
Schedule Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (excluding Federal Government holidays). This position is not eligible for telework or hybrid work.
Qualifications
Unrestricted U.S. Medical License.
Successful completion of an ACGME or AOA accredited fellowship in their specialty.
Board Certification within their specialty.
3 years of supervisory experience.
Record of academic accomplishments commensurate with the rank of associate or full professor (required for academic appointment).
Preferred Qualifications
Prior VA Experience
5 years of supervisory experience.
Experience in administering programs, clinical operations, teaching, and research.
Base Pay Range $325,000.00/yr – $400,000.00/yr
Additional Compensation
Sign‑on bonus
Recruitment/Relocation Incentive authorized for a highly qualified applicant
Guaranteed salary increases
CME: $1,000/year
Malpractice covered under the Federal Tort Claims Act
No employment contracts, non‑compete clauses, or restrictive covenants
26 days paid vacation; 13 days paid sick time; 11 paid federal holidays
Federal Retirement Pension and separate 401(k) with 5% agency match
Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Seniority level Executive
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Administrative and Health Care Provider; Industries: Government Administration and Hospitals and Health Care
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VA San Diego Healthcare System
is seeking an experienced
physician
to serve as our
Chief of Medicine . This position reports directly to the Chief of Staff (COS) and requires an academic appointment with the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine.
Responsibilities include oversight of all physician staff, providers, and administrative staff in Medicine Service. The Chief of Medicine is charged with full‑array clinical operations and administrative functions of inpatient Internal Medicine, plus a comprehensive range of subspecialties such as Allergy, Cardiology, Dermatology, Emergency Medicine, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Geriatrics, Hematology/Oncology, Hospital Medicine, Infectious Disease, Nephrology, Palliative Care, Pulmonary, Rheumatology, and Sleep Medicine.
This role blends administrative duties with opportunities to teach and conduct research, allocating 10–45% of the role to clinical work (subject to negotiation). The Chief of Medicine will lead performance improvement initiatives, supervise Section Chiefs and administrative staff, collaborate with health system leadership on strategic initiatives, and serve as the primary liaison with UCSD School of Medicine.
Additional duties include fiscal management and personnel administration, promotion of research and education opportunities for academic physicians, management of VA‑approved research activities, staff meetings to communicate policies and goals, development of position descriptions and performance standards, grievance resolution, and disciplinary action handling.
Schedule Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (excluding Federal Government holidays). This position is not eligible for telework or hybrid work.
Qualifications
Unrestricted U.S. Medical License.
Successful completion of an ACGME or AOA accredited fellowship in their specialty.
Board Certification within their specialty.
3 years of supervisory experience.
Record of academic accomplishments commensurate with the rank of associate or full professor (required for academic appointment).
Preferred Qualifications
Prior VA Experience
5 years of supervisory experience.
Experience in administering programs, clinical operations, teaching, and research.
Base Pay Range $325,000.00/yr – $400,000.00/yr
Additional Compensation
Sign‑on bonus
Recruitment/Relocation Incentive authorized for a highly qualified applicant
Guaranteed salary increases
CME: $1,000/year
Malpractice covered under the Federal Tort Claims Act
No employment contracts, non‑compete clauses, or restrictive covenants
26 days paid vacation; 13 days paid sick time; 11 paid federal holidays
Federal Retirement Pension and separate 401(k) with 5% agency match
Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Seniority level Executive
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Administrative and Health Care Provider; Industries: Government Administration and Hospitals and Health Care
Additional Information Referrals increase your chances of interviewing with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs by 2x.
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