Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. Responsibilities VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. The West TX VA Health Care System is seeking a dynamic and experienced Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to oversee clinical, administrative, and educational operations at our Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Odessa, TX. The CMO will lead the Primary Care team, ensuring compliance with the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) model, enhancing care coordination, & maintaining high standards of patient care. The Clinic Medical Officer (CMO) at the VA West Texas Health Care System (VAWTHCS) will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to the following: Administrative Duties: Leadership responsibilities: Oversee all clinical, administrative, and educational aspects of the Primary Care operations at the assigned Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC). HR Management: Collaborate with the Associate Chief of Staff of Primary Care (ACOS/PC) and Human Resources Management Service (HRMS) in recruitment, selection, and credentialing activities. Staff Management: Exercise direct supervisory responsibility for assigned Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) Physicians and ensure their professional practice issues are effectively managed. Time/Leave Management: Administer proper leave management procedures ensuring compliance with facility policies. Business Planning: Develop, coordinate, implement, and uphold procedures and policies for efficient and effective care delivery. Clinical Management: Ensure fidelity to the PACT model and promote a collaborative care environment. Performance Monitoring: Responsible for program operations, metrics compliance (e.g., SAIL, VHA, VISN), and adherence to Joint Commission accreditation standards. Staff and Patient Environment: Maintain a safe environment to enhance patient satisfaction, staff morale, and equal employment opportunity. Clinical Duties: CMO is expected to remain privileged and practicing in their specialty field. Patient Care: Provide compassionate, appropriate, and effective patient care for health promotion, illness prevention, disease treatment, and end-of-life care. Medical/Clinical Knowledge: Demonstrate knowledge of established and evolving biomedical, clinical, and social sciences, and apply this knowledge to patient care and education. Clinical Judgment: Utilize scientific evidence to investigate, evaluate, and improve patient care practices. Interpersonal & Communication Skills: Establish and maintain professional relationships with patients, families, and health care team members. Professionalism: Commit to continuous professional development and ethical practice. Systems-Based Practice: Understand and apply knowledge of health care systems to optimize care delivery. On-call Requirements: Provide inpatient and consult services during off tours as needed by the organization. Education: Foster a culture of learning and development among staff through mentorship and support for career advancement. Research and Development (if applicable): Engage in research initiatives that enhance clinical knowledge and the overall effectiveness of care within the facility. Work Schedule: Full-time; Monday-Friday; 8:00am-4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Authorized Bargaining Unit: This is not a bargaining unit position. This is an open continuous announcement and will remain open until filled or the closing date. Eligible applications received will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled. Requirements Conditions of Employment All qualified candidates encouraged to apply. Open to U.S. Citizens but non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. You may be required to serve a probationary period. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details. Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. HPTs who are on track to graduate/complete the requirements should respond as if they have met the requirements. Provide details in the narrative sections of the assessment. Podiatrist Basic Requirements United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Education: Degree as a doctor of podiatric medicine, or its equivalent, from a school of podiatric medicine approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Approved schools are United States schools of podiatric medicine approved by the Council on Podiatry Education of the American Podiatry Association in the year in which the degree was granted. ~AND~ Residency Training: Completed, or currently completing, residency training, or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. VA Podiatrists involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status. Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the accrediting bodies for graduate medical education, the Council on Podiatric Medical Education, in the list published for the year the residency was completed, or (2) Other residencies and training experiences, or their equivalents, which the local Professional Standards Board determines to have provided an applicant with appropriate professional training. ~AND~ Licensure or Registration: Currently hold, or will hold, a full and unrestricted license to practice Podiatry in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or in the District of Columbia. English Language Proficiency: Proficiency in spoken and written English. Preferred Experience: -Board Certified Internal Medicine -Completion of three year residency program -Leadership/supervisor experience Grade Determinations: Service Chief, Section Chief or Line Manager: A service chief or line manager podiatrist must demonstrate the following:1. Outstanding professional ability in the practice of medicine or a medical specialty; and2. Ability to guide the development and implementation of programs, within their respective domain. These programs would include, but are not limited to, medical practice, professional standards, personnel issues, and quality and performance improvement. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-4 Podiatrist Qualification Standard https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: The position requires light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds), reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, both hands required, walking (1 hour), standing (4 hours), both legs required, ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously, near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4, far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other, both eyes required, depth perception, ability to distinguish basic colors, ability to distinguish shades of color, and hearing (aid permitted). Education Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Additional Information This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.