V16 Specialty Care ICC Lead

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, youll 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, youll 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 Youll 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

Were seeking a leader who brings:

• Strong managerial and organizational skills to guide teams and drive change.
• Extensive clinical knowledge in specialty care and related programs to inform decisions.
• Board certification in internal medicine or a subspecialty of internal medicine (highly encouraged).

Basic Requirements

• U.S. citizenship (Non-U.S. citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy).
• A Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from an accredited program in medicine or osteopathic medicine.
• A current, full, and unrestricted medical license from any U.S. state or territory
• Completion of residency training accredited by the ACGME or equivalent.

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 youre a visionary leader with a passion for serving Veterans, wed love to hear from you! Please contact Ms. Andrea Poulin at andrea.poulin@va.gov for more information.