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Job Field: Office Jobs
Location: Kansas City, MO
Salary: $120,000.00 - $235,000.00 / Per Year
Job Type: Full Time - Excepted Service Permanent
Phone: (913)758-6480

JOB SUMMARY:

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NOTE: THE FIRST CUT-OFF FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE JANUARY 14, 2014, IF INTERESTED APPLY EARLY. ONCE A SELECTION IS MADE, THIS ANNOUCEMENT WILL BE CLOSED WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE.

 

OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise – "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" – by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.

 

The Kansas City VA Medical Center (KCVAMC) is recruiting fora full-time physician to serve as the Chief, Primary Care (PC). The Primary Care Service Chief, in collaboration with the PC Chief Nurse/Co-Leader, is responsible for the administrative, operational, financial and planning functions for all the programs within the service line and for integration of these duties within the overall medical center and VISN objectives and plans. Primary Care Service line includes primary care clinics, community based outreach clinics (CBOCs), nursing support within specialty clinics, emergency department, audiology, optometry, dental and employee health sections.

Kansas City VA Medical Center's rich tradition of providing quality healthcare to veterans of America's heartland remains our foundation. We have built a strong reputation as a tertiary referral and teaching VA medical center. We provide world class health care in a safe, patient-centered environment.

KCVAMC is primarily affiliated with the University of Kansas http://www.ku.edu and the University of Missouri Kansas City http://www.umkc.edu . We offer residency training in all major medical and surgical specialties and subspecialties. Associated Health Training is offered in nursing, psychology, audiology, social work, dietetics, pharmacy, chaplaincy, health care administration, and optometry.

The city of Kansas City offers a wealth of attractions and is the home to over 2 million people with Midwestern charm and hospitality. The striking landscape of the revitalized city includes wide boulevards, beautiful parks, fantastic architecture and more than 200 fountains. The city's diversions include world-class museums, vibrant arts scene, superb shopping and great blues and jazz clubs. Kansas City enjoys each of the four seasons. Salaries in KC are higher than the U.S. average, and the cost of living is significantly lower. Take a closer look at one of the most vibrant cities in America at http://www.thinkkc.com .http://www.ku.edu

 

TRAVEL REQUIRED

• Occasional Travel
• The Primary Care Service at KCVA includes a network of community based outpatient clinics, up to 90 miles distant from the medical center. The incumbent of this position must be physically capable of periodic travel to the CBOC locations which would include a 180 mile one day round trip for some locations.

RELOCATION AUTHORIZED

• No

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

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• Must pass pre-employment examination.
• Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required.
• Background and/or Security Investigation required.