Physician (Chief of Medicine)

Summary The Chief of Medicine reports to the Chief of Staff and provides oversight and responsibility for a large spectrum of clinical operations and administrative functions for the 14 sections, inclusive of inpatient, emergency department, and outpatient specialty areas (Allergy, Cardiology, Dermatology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Hematology/Oncology, Infectious Disease, Nephrology, Neurology, Pulmonary/Critical Care/Sleep, Rheumatology and Occupational Health). Responsibilities The Chief of Medicine is responsible for the overall management, planning, organization, direction, and control of all programs within the Healthcare Group. The incumbent is responsible for fiscal oversight, patient satisfaction, patient care delivery, research activities, and appropriate interface with all other services of the VA Long Beach Healthcare System, engaged in strategic, operational, and tactical planning at the facility and HCG levels. An experienced physician leader working collaboratively...