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The VA Saint Louis Health Care System Department of Medicine seeks an academic leader to join a dynamic and collaborative group of healthcare providers as Chief of the VA Saint Louis Section of Infectious Diseases.
Learn more about this agency09/23/2024 to 11/25/2024
$260,000 - $300,000 per year
Education and length of practice are considered through a formal pay-setting process to determine the final compensable salary (Base Pay + Market Pay)
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1 vacancy in the following location:
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CBSS-12545370-24-JR
810969800
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.
The qualified applicant will have demonstrated accomplishment in clinical leadership and excellence in education. A record of academic scholarship with productivity in clinical, translational, or basic research as documented by publications in peer-reviewed journals and independent grant funding is preferred. VA Saint Louis offers an affiliation with Washington University in St. Louis and St. Louis University for research and academic opportunities in Infectious Diseases, and protected time for academic work is available to qualified faculty.
The successful applicant for Section Chief will report to the Chief of Medicine at the Saint Louis VA and the Chief of Infectious Diseases at the affiliate and will have an academic appointment based on their experience and accomplishments. Responsibilities of the position include leadership and management of the clinical, research and administrative activities of the section, the education and training of residents, fellows, and medical students, and caring for patients in a variety of outpatient and inpatient settings. Additionally, the chief of ID should strive for innovation and growth of the various subsections. The Section Chief will serve as a mentor to faculty and trainees, and should intend to develop patient care capabilities, educational opportunities in collaboration with the two affiliates, and scholarly pursuits within the section.
The Saint Louis VA is a rich academic center with two exceptional affiliated academic institutions who brings hundreds of students, residents, and fellows to rotate throughout the year. VHA provides patient-centered care, delivered by collaborative teams in an environment that supports learning and continuous improvement. We are looking for a physician who enjoys developing new initiatives, working in a team-based environment, and values diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Section
VA Saint Louis Section of Infectious Diseases has five full- and part-time faculty, an RN clinic coordinator, and a half-time ANP. In addition, the Infection Prevention service, with six preventionists, is supervised by the ID Chief. The ID section runs the institution's Infection Prevention service, Antimicrobial Stewardship program, Outpatient Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) service, and HIV service. We collaborate with 2 ID Pharmacists, who assist with Stewardship and clinical care, and a state-of-the-art on-site microbiology laboratory. We supervise trainees from both affiliates, including ID fellows, internal medicine residents, and medical students. Section members' clinical, translational, and bench research is funded by NIH, VA, DoD, and other sources. Many faculty have significant leadership roles in research, educational and/or administrative activities at the local, regional, and national levels.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): N/A
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): No
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: Tour of duty is 8:00AM - 4:30PM with some weekend work required.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
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.
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NOTE: A formal pay-setting process will be used to determine your salary. The salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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Veterans' Preference Note: Preference eligible candidates and other Veterans will be given preference when qualification of candidates are approximately equal for Title 38 positions in VHA. When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.
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NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.
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