Are you an exceptional healthcare leader committed to advancing quality specialty care for our nation’s veterans? The VA Central California Health Care System in Fresno, CA, is seeking a visionary and driven Associate Chief of Specialty Care. Join a team dedicated to clinical excellence, professional growth, and making a difference in the lives of veterans every day.

The Associate Chief of Specialty Care is a pivotal leadership position responsible for the oversight and advancement of specialty clinical services at VA Central California. You will work closely with the Chief of Specialty Care, clinical section chiefs, multidisciplinary providers, and administrative teams to ensure outstanding delivery of specialty care across the continuum. This highly visible role offers robust responsibility in clinical operations, provider management, quality improvement, and strategy development.

Role Overview:

As Associate Chief of Specialty Care, you will:

• Assist in overseeing all specialty outpatient and consultative services, including but not limited to cardiology, oncology, nephrology, dermatology, neurology, and more.
• Provide clinical leadership and administrative support for effective operation of specialty clinics.
• Develop, implement, and monitor best practices and process improvements to enhance care quality, access, and outcomes.
• Collaborate with section chiefs and staff to achieve high standards in patient safety, satisfaction, and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in recruitment, onboarding, and mentoring of specialty care staff.
• Play an active role in continual quality improvement initiatives and performance metrics.
• Contribute to the development of strategic plans for service line growth and resource allocation.
• Promote and maintain a culture of teamwork, communication, and respect throughout specialty services.
• Serve as a clinical resource, providing guidance and peer support as appropriate.

Why You Should Join Us:

1. Leadership Impact: Influence the direction of specialty care services, driving innovation and quality improvement that directly benefits our veterans.
2. Comprehensive Compensation and Benefits: Receive a competitive salary range of $275,000 to $335,000 annually, with a full suite of federal benefits, including:
• Performance Bonus: Performance-based incentives.
• Recruitment/Relocation Incentives: Support for your transition.
• Annual Cost of Living Increase: Guaranteed adjustments.
• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, with choices starting on day one.
• Retirement: Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) pension, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with match, and Social Security.
• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Up to $200,000 tax-free loan repayment over five years.
• Generous Paid Time Off: 26 days of annual leave, 13 sick days, 11 federal holidays, and CME leave.
• Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage.
• Life Insurance and CME reimbursement.
3. Professional Growth: Work at a facility committed to your continued development as a clinical leader and mentor, including ongoing training and education opportunities.
4. Collaborative Culture: Experience a supportive workplace that values multidisciplinary teamwork and delivers patient-centered care.
5. Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, administrative support, and a culture dedicated to balancing professional accomplishment with personal well-being.

Lifestyle and Location: Fresno offers a unique blend of affordability, beautiful weather, and proximity to California’s most treasured national parks—Yosemite, Sequoia, and Kings Canyon. Immerse yourself in a vibrant city with diverse dining, outdoor adventure, a family-friendly environment, and a rich cultural scene.

• Convenient Location: Easy access to world-renowned parks and outdoor activities.
• Academic Excellence: Close partnership with California State University, Fresno, and medical education programs.
• Community Vitality: Enjoy local markets, live arts, and an active, welcoming community.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Please email your CV to Gregory.Salmon@va.gov.

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About VA Central California Health Care System

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, providing care at 1,321 health care facilities, including 172 VA Medical Centers and 1,138 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics) to over 9 million Veterans enrolled in the VA health care program. VHA Medical Centers provide a wide range of services including traditional hospital-based services such as surgery, critical care, mental health, orthopedics, pharmacy, radiology and physical therapy. In addition, most of our medical centers offer additional medical and surgical specialty services including audiology & speech pathology, dermatology, dental, geriatrics, neurology, oncology, podiatry, prosthetics, urology, and vision care. Some medical centers also offer advanced services such as organ transplants and plastic surgery.

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