This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application.
Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center (FHCC) located in North Chicago, Illinois is the nation's only fully integrated facility that supports Active Duty Naval service members, Naval recruits, and our nation's Veterans. Our mission is to 'Ready Warriors and Care For Heroes'. With this, we are actively seeking a highly qualified, board-certified Physician to join our team.
The Internal Medicine Residency Program Director is a physician who works under the leadership and direction of the Chief of Medicine Service (MS) at the Captain James A. Lovell FHCC in North Chicago, IL. The incumbent will provide administrative and clinical oversight and will be actively involved in the decisions that support the function and goals of the Internal Medicine Residency Program.
The Internal Medicine Residency Program Director (Program Director) is responsible for the overall planning, implementation, management, and evaluation of the internal medicine residency program. The Program Director will ensure the program maintains accreditation standards and fosters an environment of academic excellence andprofessional development. This position requires coordination with various departments, faculty members, and administrative staff.
The Internal Medicine Residency Program Director must possess specialty expertise and at least three years of documented educational and/or administrativeexperience, or qualifications acceptable to the Review Committee.
This individual must at all times maintain their board certification in Internal Medicine, maintain time in clinical practice, and commit to creating and maintaining "an educational environment that promotes high-quality care, patient safety, and resident wellbeing. The Program Director will perform a variety of complex tasks and will lead and direct work of others.
He/she must be familiar with administrative procedures, quality measurement, regulations related to the practice of medicine, The Joint Commission. This position is 50% administrative and 50% clinical (Hospitalist). Major Duties: Ensure the residency program adheres to the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) requirements. Maintain accreditation of the residency program by meeting and exceeding accrediting bodies' requirements.
Oversee the educational curriculum and clinical training of residents. Arrange didactic activities, including lectures, workshops, and seminars. Oversee the evaluation and feedback system for residents, including direct observation, faculty assessments, and self-assessments. Prepare for and participate in internal and external program reviews. Promote a learning environment conducive to professional development and academic excellence.
Provide effective leadership and governance for the residency program. Ensures clinical care is delivered in accordance with hospital and VHA policy, meeting, or exceeding community standards and VHA national benchmarks. Supervise and mentor residents, providing guidance on academic and career development. Provide opportunities for faculty development to enhance teaching skills and professional growth. Develop and manage the residency program budget.
Participate in scholarly activities, including research, publications, and presentations. Oversee the recruitment and selection process for new residents. Coordinate the interview process and selection committee meetings. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday. 8:00am to 4:30pm Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment) Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
Contact vha.elrsprogramsupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more.
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
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.
andrea.bell2@va.gov · (210) 992-2377
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $250000 – $350000/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-30.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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