Supervisory Physician – Primary Care

Multiple Locations, California, 4 opportunities: Redding, CA., Yuba City, CA, Sonora, CA and Chico, CA
This is your opportunity for career growth and leadership development! The opportunity to serve as a Supervisory Physician at one of our Rural Health clinics includes working with a dynamic, collaborative, and engaged local leadership team to manage high quality & efficient health care on site. At VA Northern California Health Care System, we stress the principles of servant leadership; the Supervisory Physician will benefit from training and gain experience in effective communication, data management, and process improvement for success on the front line.
Managerial duties will include staff deployment & leave administration, human resources management & labor relations, professional practice review & evaluation, and planning & implementation around existing system imperatives. The Supervisory Physician will also have freedom and support to explore and develop or tailor new initiatives and projects to meet service performance metrics and/or health system strategic goals at their sites. The roll will afford regular mentorship and interaction with Service level & Executive Leadership, including daily huddling, recurring site and system wide meetings, and championship of one or more broad performance metrics. The Supervisory Physician will have a reduced clinical load commensurate with the size/complexity of the site and the number of staff reports. Additional reductions may be considered for additional skills and work in various areas of key interest such as whole-health deployment. Eligible applicants must be able to provide comprehensive general primary care and comprehensive women’s health care. Best Qualified candidates would have the following qualities:

A history of successful prior leadership/management activities (or demonstrate informal leadership training, experience & skills) with the ability to inspire excellence, build teams, collaborate broadly, promote innovation, and be able to create & manage professional accountability on the front line.
Exceptional interpersonal skills, as well as operational and facilitation skills are essential.
Must have the ability to meet VA established performance measure goals and possess a thorough knowledge of the standards of the Veterans Health Administration and other accrediting bodies.

Recruitment or Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus):  Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance):  Not Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment):  Position Eligible EDRP Authorized:  Contact Susan.Bringle@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance More about Redding: http://www.visitredding.com/ Spectacular Redding, CA boasts a grand total of 250 beautiful days a year, the “Second Sunniest City in the U.S.” Redding California is nestled at the end of the Sacramento Valley. This hidden California jewel offers immense recreation, living and business opportunities, and affordable living. Redding is bisected by the world-class fly-fishing Sacramento River and is close to skiing, hiking, camping, rafting, and boating at Lassen National Park, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, and the renowned Shasta Lake. Redding is the major regional center of Northern California for health and legal services, retail shopping and employment. There are two major hospitals. Redding also has great schools. There are three major high schools, six middle schools, 46 elementary schools, 4 charter schools, and 30 private schools, and five colleges and universities. If you love the outdoors, this is the place for you!
More about Yuba City: https://www.yubacity.net/community
Yuba City  is located near the Feather River at the base of the Sutter Buttes-known as the smallest mountain range in the world. Just 40 miles north of Sacramento, Yuba City is the agricultural, economic, and social hub of the Yuba-Sutter Region. Providing a unique blend of urban amenities and small-town charm, Yuba City’s historic downtown is the perfect backdrop for shopping, entertainment, and community events. Residents and visitors of Yuba City enjoy a wide variety of outdoor recreation, an abundance of locally grown produce, and family-friendly venues including beautiful parks, Butte-Sutter Bike Trail, and a state-of-the-art aquatic center.
More about Chico:  https://www.choosechico.com/must-see/ The City of Chico embodies a combination of urban and rural assets that make it a destination place to live work and play. The universities and colleges make Chico a learning community with a rich culture and young spirit inspiring creativity and critical thinking. With an average of 172 days of sun, there is plenty of time to enjoy the area’s beautiful natural setting with parks, rivers, and rural settings where you can hike, ski, boat, hunt, and fish. Chico is an affordable place to raise your family without compromising on the factors important to your family. There is a strong school system, well-regarded medical community, and a high level of public safety. With a 12-minute average commute time, work is not something you go away to – it’s part of your lifestyle.
More about Sonora: City of Sonora – “Queen of the Southern Mines” (sonoraca.com)
In the beautiful Sierra Nevada Foothills, in the heart of California’s “Gold Country” lies Sonora, named after the miners from Sonora Mexico who settled the City in 1848. Known as the “Queen of the Southern Mines”, Sonora still holds on to its historic downtown charm while thriving as the commercial, government and cultural center for the region. The City of Sonora is accessible year-round and conveniently located near Yosemite National Park and other regional favorites, including Columbia and Railtown State Historic Parks. Every season brings a natural beauty to this City and there are numerous opportunities to enjoy the splendor of the outdoors, including the City’s Dragoon Gulch Trail.
Work Schedule : Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30p Candidates must:  
1) Be a US citizen or PRA (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with [38 U.S.C. § 7407
 2) Possess a current, full, unrestricted medical license in any state.
3) Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine.
4) Board prepared/certified in Internal or Family Medicine
5) Confirm vaccination for seasonal influenza and Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), which are both requirements for all Health Care Personnel (HCP) employed by Department of Veterans Affairs. 
Preferred experience:   Preferred Experience:

A history of successful prior leadership/management activities (or demonstrate informal leadership training, experience & skills) with the ability to inspire excellence, build teams, collaborate broadly, promote innovation, and be able to create & manage professional accountability on the front line.
Exceptional interpersonal skills, as well as operational and facilitation skills are essential.
Must have the ability to meet VA established performance measure goals and possess a thorough knowledge of the standards of the Veterans Health Administration and other accrediting bodies.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.  VHA Physician Total Rewards . 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
Salary
$230,000 – $250,000 per year
Contact jamie.griffith@va.gov for more information

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