San Francisco, CA 94121
| Specialty | Genetics |
|---|---|
| Profession | Physician |
Job Description
Join our Team at the Department of Veterans VA Medical Center, San Francisco, CA as a Physician - Genomics Section Chief!
The mission of the VISN 21 CRH Genomics Program is to provide comprehensive genetics care to Veterans with limited access to genetics care locally. This individual is responsible for developing the strategic and operational plan and executing on the clinical programs, ensuring that CRH services are completed at the highest standard. This CRH Genomics Section Chief is required to exercise a high level of leadership and organizational skill, independent judgment, problem-solving ability, and content expertise in program development, implementation and evaluation. The position requires the ability to communicate effectively with field staff and VISN, CRH, and VA Central Office (VACO) leadership on a variety of clinical, policy and administrative strategic priorities.
Section Chief/Administrative:
a. Assist the CRH Specialty Service Chief with responsibilities as assigned for developing, organizing and directing the VISN CRH Genomics Program and CRH Genomics staff, with an emphasis on delivering services to the most underserved facilities
b. Provide education on CRH actions and activities related to the CRH Genomics Program to various disciplines via multiple levels of training, including the development and maintenance of training manuals and documents, interprofessional group training, specific profession trainings, and one-on-one education.
c. Ensure efficient operations of the VISN CRH Genomics Program are met and utilizes resources to ensure these operations meet the mission and goals of the VISN and national CRH Program, as well as Veterans Health Administration (VHA) standards
d. Additional duties as assigned.
Clinical Responsibilities:
a. Review incoming consults to determine whether patients would benefit from care through the CRH Genomics program.
b. Perform initial patient assessments including histories and physical examinations. Completing history and physical examinations may occur using VVC or CVT technology, but direct face-to-face visits may also be required.
c. Provide care to Genomics Program Veterans, which includes coordination of care.
d. Order diagnostic studies as appropriate for Veterans receiving care within CRH Genomics Program.
e. Additional duties as assigned.
Benefits and Features
We encourage you to consider VA employment in San Francisco, CA. We offer both a mission you can put your heart into and a home for fun, new experiences. Join a team that values a healthy home/work life balance and be rewarded by your role in keeping the promise to those who served.