Medical Director, Community Care

Summary

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.

Duties

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 (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). 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.

Qualifications and evaluation

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.

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 to apply

To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package. To apply for this position online, complete steps 1 and 2 above by 11:59 PM (ET) on 11/16/2026 to receive consideration. Please note, this announcement may close prior to the closing date indicated if the position is filled through other means. If you are unable to apply online before the closing date click here and include the CBTA-13068910-26-STE in the Notes field. During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.

Required documents

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.

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.