Medical Director, Community Care

About the role

The Medical Director of Community Care reports to the Chief of Community Care and serves as the clinical director as a key resource for the Executive Leadership Team for all aspects of Community Care, including policy development, practice standards, and compliance with VHA directives providing leadership and oversight of the Community Care program for the Hampton VA Healthcare System.

What you will do

• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
• VHA Physician Total Rewards.
• 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 The Community Care Medical Director executes leadership that is characterized by substantial and continuous responsibility and accountability for population groups or integrated programs that cross services and/or discipline lines and influence the organizational healthcare mission.
• This position is located within the Office of Community Care.
• The Community Care Medical Director provides clinical leadership and administrative oversight long-term care medical services.
• This role ensures high-quality, compliant, and patient-centered care through direct clinical involvement, interdisciplinary collaboration, policy development, and supervision of medical staff.
• The ideal candidate combines strong clinical expertise with proven leadership and program management experience.
• This position will report to the Chief of Staff with 10% clinical time and 90% administrative time.
• Key Responsibilities Clinical Care & Patient Management Ten percent (10%) of time working Clinical.
• Ninety percent (90%) of time as Community Care Medical Director.
• Participate in the educational programs for service personnel as well as medical staff.
• Participate in monitoring the quality, safety, and appropriateness of patient care in Primary Care and Care in the Community.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments within PACT and Care in the Community.
• Develop, implement, and review individualized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
• Maintain current knowledge of best practices in adult, geriatric and long-term care.
• Monitor patient outcomes and adjust clinical approaches as needed.
• Participate in and attend CME activities and VA continuing educational activities.
• Complete medical records in accordance with Bylaws and Rules and Regulation of the Community Care Staff.
• Leadership & Administrative Oversight Oversee and coordinate clinical activities and medical staff across the Community Care program and facility.
• Ensure compliance with applicable healthcare laws, regulations, accreditation standards, and organizational policies.
• Participate in strategic planning, quality improvement initiatives, and performance monitoring.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary meetings and care conferences to align treatment goals across teams.
• Attend Community Care Service management meetings, COS quarterly meetings as per bylaws and others as assigned by Chief of Staff.
• Policy, Program, and Quality Management Participate in quality assurance, peer reviews, and chart reviews.
• Develop and implement clinical policies, protocols, and standards of care.
• Lead or support the development of new programs and community health initiatives.
• Track quality metrics and lead corrective action plans when standards are not met.
• Staff Leadership & Development Provide guidance, mentorship, and clinical supervision to physicians, nurses, and other clinical staff.
• Participate in the hiring, onboarding, training, and performance evaluation of medical staff.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
• Community & Organizational Representation Represent the Community Care in communications, consultations, and conferences with other clinical, ancillary, and administrative services.
• Represent Community Care at medical meetings, community events, and stakeholder engagements.
• Serve as a clinical liaison with external partners, regulatory bodies, and community health organizations.
• Participate in Community Care Staff committee assignments.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Chief of Staff.
• Work Schedule: 8am-4:30pm (Monday thru Friday)

Requirements

• 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 (***).
• Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• 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.

Education

Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed.

Approved schools are: Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted. Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) for the year in which the degree was granted.

For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, confirmation must be made that the medical school meets (or met) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) eligibility requirement for year graduated. NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C.

7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities. The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.

How you will be evaluated

Your application, resume, C.V., and/or other supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.

NOTE: A formal pay-setting process will be used to determine your salary. The salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.

Documents you must provide

• To apply for this position, you must submit a C.V. and/or resume.
• Other documents may be requested later in the process if needed.

What to expect next

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. We will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued, and applicants will be notified of their status by email.

Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made. You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications.

Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center. NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).

It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service.

HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities.

HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities.

HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.

Additional information

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.

VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.

Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.