Internal Medicine Physician

Internal Medicine Physician at Veterans Health Administration summary :

The Internal Medicine Physician will serve as the Specialty Care Integrated Clinical Communities Lead for VISN 16, enhancing specialty care services for Veterans in the South-Central U.S. This role involves collaboration with facility leadership to improve care quality, assist in clinical protocol development, and integrate research into practice, all aimed at ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care. Ideal candidates will possess strong managerial skills, extensive clinical knowledge in specialty care, and a passion for serving Veterans.

Are you a passionate physician leader looking to make a meaningful impact on the lives of Veterans? VISN 16, which serves the South-Central region of the United States, is seeking a dynamic and collaborative physician to serve as the Specialty Care Integrated Clinical Communities (ICC) Lead. In this role, you ll partner with the VISN 16 Chief Medical Officer and Deputy Chief Medical Officer to enhance specialty care services, advance medical education, and foster innovation in research across the region.

Why This Role Matters

VISN 16 is one of the largest VA networks, serving Veterans across Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Texas. With 74 health care facilities, including 9 VA medical centers, 27 primary care community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), 24 multi-specialty CBOCs, 12 outpatient service facilities, and 2 residential care sites, this network delivers high-quality care to those who served our country. Collectively, VISN 16 facilities have created 15 innovations and adopted over 100 innovations, reflecting a culture of forward-thinking excellence.

As the Specialty Care ICC Lead, you ll play a pivotal role in enhancing specialty care across this diverse and innovative network, ensuring Veterans receive the high-quality, patient-centered care they deserve.

What You ll Do

• Collaborate with facility leadership to improve the quality and consistency of specialty care services.
• Assist in developing and refining VISN 16 clinical protocols, policies, guidelines, and directives.
• Lead initiatives that enhance outcomes, safety, and the overall patient experience.
• Integrate research and education into clinical practices to foster innovation.
• Tour of Duty : Monday Friday 8 : 00 AM 4 : 30 PM
• On-site work at one of the VISN 16 locations : Fayetteville, AR, Little Rock, AR, Alexandria, LA, New Orleans, LA, Shreveport, LA, Biloxi, MS, Jackson, MS, Ridgeland, MS, or Houston, TX.

Preferred Experience

We re seeking a leader who brings :

Basic Requirements

This is your chance to influence the quality and effectiveness of Specialty Care in VISN 16, a region known for its commitment to innovation and excellence in healthcare. If you re a visionary leader with a passion for serving Veterans, we d love to hear from you! Please contact Ms. Andrea Poulin at for more information.

VA Benefits

Paid Time Off :

Insurance :

Federal Retirement Plan :

Keywords :

Internal Medicine, Physician Leadership, Veterans Healthcare, Specialty Care, Clinical Protocols, Patient-Centered Care, Healthcare Innovation, Medical Education, Quality Improvement, Research Integration