The Chief, Medical Service is responsible for providing leadership in the Department of Medicine in support of delivery of Specialty and Acute Care services for the VA Louisville; and is accountable for ensuring quality and cost-effective care. The position has a strong administrative component; however clinical duties will be required to maintain proficiency. 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. 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. Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed. Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. (NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), b) OR [(2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA),OR (3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States), which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences. Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs). PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e., not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee-basis. PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged; rather, they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision. Additionally, surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Preferred Experience: Board-certified internist. Demonstrated record of academic productivity in teaching and research, and clinical experience. Strong administrative, managerial, and leadership skills in the areas of quality improvement, department operations, budget, and supervision of personnel in a wide variety of occupations. Eligible for faculty appointment at the University of Louisville at the Associate Professor or Professor level. Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019. ["VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. The Robley Rex Veterans Affair Medical Center (VAMC) in Louisville, Kentucky, in conjunction with the Department of Medicine at the University of Louisville (UofL), is seeking a board-certified internist for the full-time position of Chief, Medical Service. The medical center is a major affiliate of the UofL School of Medicine with fully integrated medical student, residency, and fellowship programs. The VAMC offers a continuum of healthcare through primary, tertiary, and acute care in the areas of medicine, surgery, mental health, physical medicine and rehabilitation, dentistry, and extended care, utilizing 114 operating beds, and operating eight community based outpatient clinics. The Medical Service is a multidisciplinary department, offering inpatient care services (acute general medicine, ICCU and TCU), diagnostic services (Cardiac Catheterization, Interventional Cardiology, Electrophysiology, Stress, Nuclear Medicine, Endoscopy, ERCP, Motility Studies, TEE, Bronchoscopy, Autonomic Testing, EEG, EMG, Evoked Potential, Hematology/Oncology, Pulmonary Function and Sleep Study Labs), and provides oversight to subspecialty care in the inpatient and outpatient settings. In addition, Medical Service plays an active role in the UofL's Department of Medicine research program. This position carries with it important responsibilities for medical education and clinical quality assurance. The Robley Rex VAMC serves as an important site of education for medical students taking their core clinical rotation in internal medicine as well as internal medical house officers and specialty trainees. The Chief, Medical Service will work collaboratively with the officials of the UofL responsible for undergraduate and graduate medical education to assure a constructive educational experience. In addition, ongoing quality assurance procedures to assure an excellent patient experience also fall within this individual's realm of responsibility. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to excellent clinical care and its methodical assessment. Applicants with a demonstrated record of academic productivity in teaching and research, and clinical experience are encouraged to apply. Candidates must possess strong administrative, managerial, and leadership skills in the areas of quality improvement, department operations, budget, and supervision of personnel in a wide variety of occupations. The candidate must be comfortable working with the division chiefs (or chairs) of each medical subspecialty, dermatology, and neurology. Applicants must be eligible for a faculty appointment at the University of Louisville at the Associate Professor or Professor level. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Approved for highly qualified candidate.\nPermanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Authorized.\nPay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases\nPaid Time Off: 49-54 days of annual paid time offer per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 10 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)\nRetirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA\nInsurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)\nLicensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory\nCME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement\nMalpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided\nContract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday 8am to 430pm"]