The ACOS Specialty Care is responsible for maintaining professional, technical, and administrative knowledge, competencies, and skill to deliver effective, timely and high-quality medical care to patients at the MTVAHCS. This position will supervise the other physician and mid-level providers in the Specialty Care Service as well as work as a provider in his/her specialty. This position also requires overall supervisory responsibility for the inpatient Hospitalists, Cardiopulmonary section, infectious disease, oncology, the MODs, Path & Lab service, and Radiology Service.
Administrative:
- Demonstrates ability to appoint and/or build interdisciplinary team members with complimentary skills for maximum team effort/success.

-Supervises and evaluates the performance of Physicians, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, Physician assistants, and any administrative staff who are assigned to the Specialty Care Service. Coaches staff in team building. Contributes to staff growth and development of effective teams and individuals in the team.

- Ensure physician staffing requirements for 24/7, 365 coverage of the Specialty Care Service are met. Responsible to coordinate and supervise the Medical Officer of the Day (MOD) group and ensure that weekend/holiday coverage is scheduled appropriately.

- Ensures that providers possess the necessary skills appropriate to patient care in an inpatient/acute care unit. Ensures that all providers maintain continuing education and certifications, including Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Basic Cardiac Life Support.

- Responsible for completion of Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluations (OPPE), Focused Professional Practice Evaluations (FPPE) for initial hires and providers needing focused evaluation for cause, performance/proficiency evaluations and pay for performance evaluations for all staff under the ACOS Specialty Care Service's direct supervision.

- Develops and implements appropriate policies, procedures, plans, and professional standards that guide and support Specialty Care Service operations.

- Responsible for the assessment of service line needs and takes the lead in the development of resource (staff, space, equipment) requests for the Specialty Care Service. Serves as the responsible official for Specialty Care Service Equipment Inventory List (EIL), participates in completion of annual survey of inventory, and report of survey for any damaged, end of life cycle, or missing equipment.

- Oversight of Performance Improvement/Quality Assurance/Utilization Review and evaluation to ensure that the four dimensions of care are continuously evaluated and improved: Access. Quality of Care, Customer Service/Patient Satisfaction, and Utilization Management/Efficiency of Care. Research problems that impact the quality-of-care delivery. Ensure the ethical and competent practice of the Specialty Care Service.

- Serves on important interdisciplinary boards and committees as appointed by the Chief of Staff.

- Supports all existing safety and infection control practices relevant to this position. Contributes to and keeps abreast of new safety and ergonomic practices as they are developed.

Clinical:
- Serves as a practicing Physician within his/her specialty according to approved clinical privileges at MTVAHCS.
- Maintains current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Serves as an integral member of interdisciplinary and hospital committees as appointed by Chief of Staff.

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

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): 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
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 08:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.

• Development and assignment of goals, objectives and policies for subordinate supervisors and organizations.
• Ensures the organization has supervisory coverage at all times and that workload is balanced among appropriate organizations.
• Manage overall IT employee performance management to include DPMAP; prepares, advises, and process IT Awards, recognition, and hiring incentives.
• Serves as the principal lead for DeCAIT administrative processes, keeping the Executive Director IT/Chief Information Officer (CIO) abreast of IT administrative program mandates, compliance, progress, and obstacles.
• Leads the directorate responsible for managing budget execution and contributes to all major IT submissions to the DeCA Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Department of Defense Office of the Chief Management Officer (OCMO) including year of planning and execution and future years defense program (FYDP) planning.

• Direct human resources specialists and administrative support personnel to enhance the execution of comprehensive human capital, human resources, and training initiatives supporting agency personnel.
• Execute strength management, recruiting, hiring, onboarding, evaluations, awards and recognition, workforce training, safety, and public release of information while ensuring conformity to correct policies and regulations.
• Advise senior management officials and division chiefs on a wide variety of key human resources and human capital issues.
• Develop studies, analysis, and data to support business cases for change; provides expertise and insights to agency leadership on best business practices.
• Oversee that the organization's strategic plan, mission, vision, and values are communicated to the team and integrated into the team's strategies, goals, objectives, work plans, and work products and services.

The Chief of SPS assumes responsibility for the coordination of all aspects of the sterile processing service to include high level disinfection, sterilization, sterile storage, infection control and prevention as well as customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care. Ensures that all applicable Veterans Health Administration (VHA) policies and guidelines are followed and that the American Association of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) guidelines are followed per VHA Directive 1116. The Chief of SPS is an integral part of the medical center leadership team and influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team. The incumbent is responsible for administrative functions of the SPS program which includes membership on the following committees: Infection Prevention/Control; Water Safety Committee (Biomedical Engineering); Clinical Executive Council (CEC); Veterans Integrated Services Network (VISN) 17 Advisory Board; Clinical Product Review Committee (CPRC); Reusable Medical Device (RMD) Committee, Environment of Care (EOC) Rounds; and the Enterprise Equipment Request (EER) Committee. The Chief of SPS must establish and maintain effective relationships with all levels of medical center personnel and relate effectively with customers, families, and the community as well as program and service leaders at the local and network levels. Key relationships with staff are needed to assist SPS Assistant Managers, key personnel, and Lead Medical Staff Technicians (MST) to carry out the functions and activities expected of them. Contribute ideas and recommendations for the establishment of standards of care outcomes, policies, and objectives for the enhancement of Sterile Processing, organization wide. Assists in policy-making activities as related to customer service and the overall functioning of administrative and SPS program and collaborate with other health care staff to establish and maintain programs that cross service and/or discipline lines and influence organizational mission and health care.
The incumbent provides health system-wide leadership for critical and semicritical RMD, including sterile storage, reprocessing, standard operating procedures (SOP), competency assessment, selection, operation, and maintenance of reprocessing equipment, staff education program for RMDs, and quality management of SPS. The incumbent is responsible for assessing, monitoring, developing, and implementing corrective action plans for instrument processing, decontamination, sterilization, storage, biological monitoring, and high-level disinfection monitoring through an SPS Quality Management System.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards

Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards
Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
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

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 0730 - 1600; Alternate Work Schedule may be available.
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards

Duties of the RN Assistant Chief of SPS include, but are not limited to:

• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates outcomes in the SPS program.
• Assumes responsibility for the coordination of sterile processing service focused on high level disinfection, sterilization, sterile storage, infection control and prevention, staff education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care.
• Ensures that all applicable VHA policies and guidelines are followed and that the American Association of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) guidelines are followed per VHA Directive 1116(2).
• Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience, and creative approaches to management of SPS processes.
• Demonstrates performance and leadership that is broad enough to impact the entire SPS department.
• Provides leadership for critical and semi-critical RMD, including sterile storage, reprocessing, standard operating procedures (SOP), competency assessment, selection, operation, and maintenance of reprocessing equipment, staff education program for RMD¿s a ad quality management of SPS.
• Assists Chief of SPS with assessing, monitoring, developing, and implementing corrective action plans for instrument processing, decontamination, sterilization, storage, biological monitoring, and high-level disinfection monitoring through an SPS Quality Management system.
• Assists with oversight and availability for consultation of non-critical RMD.
• Assesses the environment, analyzes trends, transmits data, communicates ideas, develops and implements policies, initiates programs and systems, and collaborates in the management of resources.
• Collaborates with the Chief of SPS about evidence-based practice (EBP) infection control relating to sterile processing standards. Specific activities include but are not limited to education program development, evaluating concepts and project development, mentoring staff and medical providers in sterile processing principles and in the implementation of projects, data collection techniques, statistical analysis, and developing evidence based clinical guidelines and protocols.

• Flexibility in schedule and assignments
• Ability to ambulate and stand for long periods of time
• Donning and doffing of PPE
• Driving to community- based outpatient clinics (CBOCs).

At HCSC, we consider our employees the cornerstone of our business and the foundation to our success. We enable employees to craft their career with curated development plans that set their learning path to a rewarding and fulfilling career.

Come join us and be part of a purpose driven company who is  invested in your future!

Job Summary

JOB REQUIREMENTS:.
* Physician (M.D. or D.O) with a current and unrestricted physician license in a state or territory of the United States
* Maintain Board Certification by a specialty board approved by the American Board of Medical Specialties, National Board of Physicians and Surgeons, or the Advisory Board of Osteopathic Specialists
* 5 years of clinical experience
* Analytical and communication skills
* Strategic thinking skills
* Proficiency in computer skills (including software applications such as Microsoft Office Product and Lotus Notes) needed for electronic documentation of case reviews

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
* 3 years Managed Care experience

* Highly seeking Specialties: Physical Medicine (PM&R), Otolaryngology (ENT) and Neurosurgery or other surgical specialties

This role is 100% work from home, there are 2 openings

Must reside within one of HCSC's 5 state plans (TX, IL, NM, OK, or MT)

***Must possess a TX License***

Monday-Friday, occasional weekend calls

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HCSC Employment Statement:

HCSC is committed to diversity in the workplace and to providing equal opportunity and affirmative action to employees and applicants. We are an Equal Opportunity Employment / Affirmative Action employer dedicated to workforce diversity and a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. Drug screening and background investigation are required, as allowed by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

At HCSC, we consider our employees the cornerstone of our business and the foundation to our success. We enable employees to craft their career with curated development plans that set their learning path to a rewarding and fulfilling career.

Come join us and be part of a purpose driven company who is  invested in your future!

Job Summary

Required Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 12 years of work experience in a mathematical, statistical, computer science, engineering, physics, economics, or related quantitative field; OR 2 or more advanced degrees and 6 years of work experience in a mathematical, statistical, computer science, engineering, physics, economics, or related quantitative field; OR Ph.D. and 4 years of work experience in a mathematical, statistical, computer science, engineering, physics, economics, or related quantitative field; OR 11 years of work experience in an advanced mathematical, statistical, engineering, physics, or related quantitative field.
• Experience with generative AI technologies.
• Leadership and/or management experience.
• 5 years of management/leadership experience.
• Strong learning and growth mindset.
• Customer-focused approach.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Experience in at least five of the following areas: data analysis and relational-style query languages; machine learning and/or statistical modeling; data visualization; a high-level programming language; distributed computing; understanding of healthcare.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, including Access, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated track record of independently delivering or leading complex analytics or data science projects.
• Experience mentoring, managing, or leading analytics or data science staff.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Master's or Ph.D. in a quantitative field, or bachelor’s degree with healthcare experience.
• Experience with cloud-based cognitive services and cloud devops concepts.

NOTE: This is a hybrid position based out of Austin or Richardson, TX or Chicago, IL.

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HCSC Employment Statement:

HCSC is committed to diversity in the workplace and to providing equal opportunity and affirmative action to employees and applicants. We are an Equal Opportunity Employment / Affirmative Action employer dedicated to workforce diversity and a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. Drug screening and background investigation are required, as allowed by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

At HCSC, we consider our employees the cornerstone of our business and the foundation to our success. We enable employees to craft their career with curated development plans that set their learning path to a rewarding and fulfilling career.

Come join us and be part of a purpose driven company who is  invested in your future!

Job Summary

* Develop strategies for effective sales and marketing of HCSC Pharmacy programs and products, including community/provider collaborative partnerships. Translate corporate strategies and goals to develop team strategies, goals/objectives and plans to support client/membership retention and growth.
* Promote membership growth and retention of group business through provision of marketing services specific to Pharmacy programs and products offered to new and existing group business, including consultants/brokers/agents. Ensure delivery of insightful and well-structured messaging that is individualized to the client’s interests and needs.
* Improve competitive market position, market share and membership retention through input on innovation and design of new or enhanced Pharmacy programs and products. Incorporate changes into the market messaging and presentation materials as market/customer themes and programs or products change. Design ongoing coaching and development opportunities for staff so they are well versed in emerging trends, Pharmacy program and product offerings and are able to speak to the value associated with those offerings.
* Ensure retention of existing business and servicing of national and other high profile accounts assigned to the team, which requires in-depth knowledge of marketing and ability to communicate with customers in order to resolve issues and answer complex questions. Resolve sensitive issues related to accounts concerning services provided, including reporting/program/product results/outcomes.
* Collaborate with the Plan’s Sales and Marketing leadership to build relationships, messaging and consultative services that promote growth of group membership and strategize with team on solutions when challenging situations are encountered for new or existing assigned clients.
* Develop and maintain a departmental playbook that defines and articulates the Pharmacy sales/marketing roles/responsibilities, processes, workflows, messaging and presentation materials with a focus on proactive readiness. Include proactive preparation and formulation of winning presentations that establish the team as thought leaders, and that engages clients and generates high satisfaction ratings from stakeholders. Ensure team members are trained on the playbook and presentations comply with required processes.
* Collaborate in market assessment and brand strategy development, including identification of customer needs and emerging trends in the industry. Monitor and recommend changes in care management story/messaging and programs/products to improve retention and growth of groups.
* Develop and monitor team specific performance metrics and identify opportunities for improvements.

Required Job Qualifications:
* Registered Pharmacist
* 8 years of managed care pharmacy experience or 8 years of consulting experience in the pharmacy benefits industry (completion of managed care residency can substitute for 2 years of experience requirements)
* Experience in sales and account management in a supervisory capacity
* Knowledge of pharmacy benefits products, services and concepts
* Analytical skills including developing reports and synthesizing data to tell a story and develop recommendations
* Written and verbal communications skills including developing presentations and presenting to external business leaders or large audiences
* Collaboration skills to work across organization on problem resolution, negotiation, consensus building, conflict management, and decision-making skills

Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at HCSC about our Employee Referral process!

HCSC Employment Statement:

HCSC is committed to diversity in the workplace and to providing equal opportunity and affirmative action to employees and applicants. We are an Equal Opportunity Employment / Affirmative Action employer dedicated to workforce diversity and a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. Drug screening and background investigation are required, as allowed by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

At HCSC, we consider our employees the cornerstone of our business and the foundation to our success. We enable employees to craft their career with curated development plans that set their learning path to a rewarding and fulfilling career.

Come join us and be part of a purpose driven company who is  invested in your future!

Job Summary

JOB REQUIREMENTS:.
* Physician (M.D. or D.O) with a current and unrestricted physician license in a state or territory of the United States
* Maintain Board Certification by a specialty board approved by the American Board of Medical Specialties, National Board of Physicians and Surgeons, or the Advisory Board of Osteopathic Specialists
* 5 years of clinical experience
* Analytical and communication skills
* Strategic thinking skills
* Proficiency in computer skills (including software applications such as Microsoft Office Product and Lotus Notes) needed for electronic documentation of case reviews

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
* 3 years Managed Care experience

This role is 100% remote

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm CT

**This role requires a TX Medical license

Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at HCSC about our Employee Referral process!

HCSC Employment Statement:

HCSC is committed to diversity in the workplace and to providing equal opportunity and affirmative action to employees and applicants. We are an Equal Opportunity Employment / Affirmative Action employer dedicated to workforce diversity and a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. Drug screening and background investigation are required, as allowed by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.