Physician (Internal Medicine Residency Program Director)

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center (FHCC) located in North Chicago, Illinois is the nation's only fully integrated facility that supports Active Duty Naval service members, Naval recruits, and our nation's Veterans. Our mission is to 'Ready Warriors and Care For Heroes'. With this, we are actively seeking a highly qualified, board-certified Physician to join our team. The Internal Medicine Residency Program Director is a physician who works under the leadership and direction of the Chief of Medicine Service (MS) at the Captain James A. Lovell FHCC in North Chicago, IL. The incumbent will provide administrative and clinical oversight and will be actively involved in the decisions that support the function and goals of the Internal Medicine Residency Program. The Internal Medicine Residency Program Director (Program Director) is responsible for the overall planning, implementation, management, and evaluation of the internal medicine residency program. The Program Director will ensure the program maintains accreditation standards and fosters an environment of academic excellence and professional development. This position requires coordination with various departments, faculty members, and administrative staff. The Internal Medicine Residency Program Director must possess specialty expertise and at least three years of documented educational and/or administrative experience, or qualifications acceptable to the Review Committee. This individual must at all times maintain their board certification in Internal Medicine, maintain time in clinical practice, and commit to creating and maintaining "an educational environment that promotes high-quality care, patient safety, and resident wellbeing. The Program Director will perform a variety of complex tasks and will lead and direct work of others. He/she must be familiar with administrative procedures, quality measurement, regulations related to the practice of medicine, The Joint Commission. This position is 50% administrative and 50% clinical (Hospitalist). Major Duties: Ensure the residency program adheres to the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) requirements. Maintain accreditation of the residency program by meeting and exceeding accrediting bodies' requirements. Oversee the educational curriculum and clinical training of residents. Arrange didactic activities, including lectures, workshops, and seminars. Oversee the evaluation and feedback system for residents, including direct observation, faculty assessments, and self-assessments. Prepare for and participate in internal and external program reviews. Promote a learning environment conducive to professional development and academic excellence. Provide effective leadership and governance for the residency program. Ensures clinical care is delivered in accordance with hospital and VHA policy, meeting, or exceeding community standards and VHA national benchmarks. Supervise and mentor residents, providing guidance on academic and career development. Provide opportunities for faculty development to enhance teaching skills and professional growth. Develop and manage the residency program budget. Participate in scholarly activities, including research, publications, and presentations. Oversee the recruitment and selection process for new residents. Coordinate the interview process and selection committee meetings. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday. 8:00am to 4:30pm Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment) Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact vha.elrsprogramsupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more. 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 VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.