Podiatrist-Ophthalmologist-Section Chief of Eye Care Services

Summary This position is located at the North West San Antonio VA Clinic - 9939 State Highway 151 - San Antonio - TX 78251. As the Section Chief of Eye Care Services you will provide comprehensive care for patients who have illnesses within the scope of Eye Care. The scope of these activities covers hospitalized patients and all phases of ambulatory care. Other responsibilities may include education of medical students and residents and/or supervision of other staff. Duties In addition to observance of Federal and Local regulatory - policy - and accreditation requirements governing STVHCS - this position encompasses the following examples of responsibilities overseen by the Chief of Eye Care Services: Administration: Leadership Responsibilities: Supervises section staff meetings communicates down to staff - across to other Section and Service Chiefs and up to Leadership craft congressional responses if appropriate creates issue briefs when requested to do so by the Chief of Surgical Services May serve as Acting Chief of Surgical Services in the absence of the Chief HR Management/Staff Management: Participates in recruitment as necessary updates functional statements & position descriptions provides the information required for physician salary and pay panel documentation reviews non-VA care documentation assists with focused and ongoing professional practice evaluation (FPPE/OPPE) reviews on privileged staff supervises the management of employee 6-part folder and documentation for all subordinate staff ensures performance appraisals are completed for the Eye Service Time/Leave Management: Assigns and documents Tours of Duty supervises approval of leave - timecard certification - and clinic cancellations ensures continuous clinic coverage Business Planning/Systems Redesign: Manages service DSS mapping (workload) - staffing needs (equipment - IT - supplies - space - etc.) oversee Program Coordinator in preparation of the annual Service Business Plan to be presented to Senior Leadership Clinic Management including Indirect Patient Care: Monitor open encounters - consult management - and proper CPRS documentation requirements oversee clinic scheduling & access ensure staff productivity oversee relevant performance measures monitor metrics for utilization - quality - and Patient Safety participate in process improvement Supervision: The Chief of Eye Care Services reports directly to the Chief of Surgical Services The Chief of Eye Care Services has full supervisory authority over staff members who provide clinical and administrative support to Ophthalmology and Optometry Sections The incumbent is responsible for the daily operation of the section and ensures that agency policies and priorities are followed Supervisory responsibilities include planning work schedules - assigning work to employees - accepting - amending - or rejecting completed work - and ensuring that production and accuracy requirements are met Other supervisory responsibilities include developing performance standards and ratings - evaluating work performance - supervising employee leave - and assisting with appropriate disciplinary measures The incumbent gives advice - counsel - and instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters The incumbent hears and resolves minor complaints from employees and collaborates with labor relations to resolve grievances and serious complaints The incumbent interviews candidates for positions in the unit recommends appointments - promotions - and reassignment to unit positions identifies and provides training needs implements processes to improve production or increase the quality of work within the area of authority VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package Work Schedule: Full-time Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm Telework: Available Ad-hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized