Innovative Leadership: Chief of Medicine VA Northern California Health Care System

Innovative Leadership: Chief of Medicine VA Northern California Health Care System!

Join Our Distinguished Team as Chief of Medicine Service at the VA Northern California Health Care System, Sacramento VA Medical Center!

Are you driven by a passion for medicine and a commitment to serving our nation's heroes? The VA Northern California Health Care System invites you to lead our exceptional team in delivering high-quality medical care to veterans. Located at our main campus at the Sacramento VA Medical Center in Mather, California, you'll find a rewarding career and a vibrant community to call home.

Chief of Medicine Service Role Overview:

The Chief of Medicine (COM) Service will be part of the Chief of Staff and Executive Leadership team, guiding the Health Care System in its mission of leading Veteran's health care. The COM will oversee the planning, development, coordination, direction, and evaluation of Medical inpatient and subspecialty services for a large, complex VA health care system.

Acute inpatient services, including an emergency department, are housed at the Sacramento VA Medical Center in Mather, California. A 120-bed community living center (CLC) is situated at the Martinez campus. Outpatient Medical subspecialty services include Allergy, Cardiology, Dermatology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Hematology/Oncology, Infectious Disease/Infection Prevention, Nephrology, Home Based Primary Care, Hospital Medicine, Palliative Medicine, Pulmonology/Critical Care, Rheumatology, and Sleep Medicine.

Affiliated with the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of California, Davis Health (UCDH). The selected candidate will participate in the supervision of UC Davis residents/fellows and medical students at the Sacramento VA Medical Center and will receive an academic appointment at a level commensurate with their academic accomplishments and experience. They will collaborate with UC Davis faculty to enhance and develop educational rotations within the VA Northern California HCS.

Qualified candidates will be experienced clinicians with extensive leadership capabilities as both clinicians and administrators. They must demonstrate skills in innovation, team-building, and coaching clinical leaders. Strong interpersonal, operational, and financial abilities are essential. They must also meet VA performance goals and be knowledgeable about VA standards and accrediting bodies. The candidate should promote innovation, lean management, and inspire organizational excellence.

Why You Should Join Us:

1. Impactful Leadership
2. State-of-the-Art Facility
3. Collaborative Environment
4. Competitive Compensation and Unmatched Benefits:

• Enjoy a competitive salary range of $325,000 to $400,000 per year, designed for your well-being and peace of mind.
• Performance Bonus: Additional performance-based incentives.
• Recruitment Incentive: Attractive recruitment incentive to help ease your transition into the role.

1. Work-Life Balance and Supportive Workplace
2. A Commitment to Innovation and Excellence
3. Make a Lasting Difference
4. Opportunity for Academic Engagement: With a faculty appointment at the University of California, Davis Health (UCDH), you'll have the chance to supervise and teach UC Davis residents and medical students, while collaborating with UC Davis faculty to enhance and develop educational rotations within the VA Northern California HCS.

Ready to Make a Difference?

About Department of Veterans Affairs

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is one of the nation’s largest integrated healthcare systems, dedicated to honoring and serving America’s Veterans through exceptional care, research, and support. Our physicians and healthcare professionals provide high-quality, evidence-based treatment across more than 1,300 facilities, helping Veterans lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. At VA, we offer rewarding careers where clinical excellence meets purpose, professional growth, and the chance to make a lasting impact on those who’ve served our country.