The East Orange VA Medical Center in East Orange, NJ is seeking a full-time Chief of Medicine to join the local leadership team in support of our Veteran population. The preferred candidate will be board-certified in Gastroenterology. However, other specialties may be considered.
This role will work closely with NJ's Chief of Staff in providing administrative and programmatic leadership, and in clinical care. As Chief of Medicine, you will balance duties related to administrative leadership and clinical duties in your respective specialty.
Collaborate and lead colleagues in developing, implementing, and evaluating objectives, policies, and standards essential for delivering optimal care to Veteran patients
Guide the development and implementation of programs such as professional standards, personnel issues, quality, and performance improvement
50% of your time spent on administrative leadership duties
Key Requirements:
5 years experience leading a physician team
Experience working within the VA or with complex veteran patient populations highly preferred
U.S. Citizen
B/C in Gastroenterology
Holds a full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in ANY U.S. State
Additionally, the physician will work closely with our team of dedicated health care professionals to assure compliance with rational, regional, and local VA performance standards, and may serve on local committees as deemed necessary in support of the facility mission.
Hours: Monday – Friday 8a-4:30p - some occasions may require work outside of this core schedule as this is a 24/7 hospital facility. Subject to change based on agency needs.
VA offers a comprehensive and attractive total rewards package.
Compensation package highlights:
EDRP (Educational Debt Reimbursement Program) eligible. Total value of reimbursement can be up to $200k of your federal medical student loans!
Federal Pension that is vested in just 5 years coupled with a 401k match up to 4%, and healthcare coverage for retirees
55 days total of paid time off
CME reimbursement up to $1000 annually
Community, Facility and Organization
The VA New Jersey Healthcare System provides you with outstanding health care, trains America’s future healthcare providers, and conducts important medical research.
East Orange, NJ is known for its rich history, diverse population, and many landmarks. Visit the Thomas Edison National Historical Park and see where the phonograph and electric light bulb were invented, hike or picnic at the Eagle Rock Reservation, where you can catch a stunning view of the New York City skyline, attend cultural events at The Woodland, or catch a show at Cicely L. Tyson Community School of Performing and Fine Arts.
Health Care and Services
We provide Veterans with health care services at 11 locations in New Jersey. Facilities include our hospitals in East Orange and Lyons, and 9 community-based outpatient clinics in Brick, Hackensack, Hamilton, Jersey City, Morristown, Paterson, Piscataway, Sussex, and Tinton Falls.
The VA New Jersey Healthcare System is one of the leading healthcare systems serving Veterans in the New York/New Jersey VA Health Care Network. We’re an innovative care center within the Veterans Integrated Service Network 2 (VISN 2), which includes medical centers and clinics in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.
Research and Development
The VA New Jersey Healthcare System has an active accredited research program. We were the first VA research program awarded full accreditation from the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs, and we remain one of fewer than 20 facilities with an accredited Human Research Program.
VA New Jersey Healthcare System has more than 200 research programs. We conduct research to discover knowledge, develop VA scientists and healthcare leaders, and create innovations that advance healthcare for Veterans and the nation. We offer Veterans the opportunity to participate in and benefit from our work. Our goal is to use research to promote better health and health care for all.
Major research areas include:
Infectious disease
Hypertension
Diabetes
Schizophrenia
Blood disorders (hematology)
Surgery
Oncology
PTSD and Suicide
Academics and Teaching
East Orange VA Medical Center and Lyons VA Medical Center are general medicine and surgery teaching hospitals that provide a full range of health services for Veterans, with state-of-the-art technology as well as education and research. We have active affiliations with Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Saint Joseph’s University Hospital, Hoboken University Hospital, and Seton Hall School of Health and Medical Services. We’re proud of our partnerships with top institutions and organizations that support the educational mission of the VA.
Accreditation
Our facilities and programs have received accreditation from:
Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs
The Joint Commission
Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities
College of American Pathologists
American College of Surgeon, Commission on Cancer
Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Care Animals
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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