Primary Care Deputy Service Chief Opportunity in Beautiful Kansas City

Company: Veterans Health Administration
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: March 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description f you love the BBQ, enjoy music and art, and appreciate the military-look no further and come care for veterans as The Deputy Service Chief of Primary Care in Beautiful Kansas City The following duties are required of the position; they include, but are not limited to: he Deputy Chief of Primary Care reports to the Primary Care Service Chief at Kansas City VA Medical Center. The Primary Care Physician (PCP) is responsible for care and coordination of care of general medicine patients in an outpatient area. Provides Primary Care medical care management for adult patients for acute and chronic medical conditions. Is responsible for the direct treatment, consultation and/or referral for patients' medical conditions as appropriate. Management of patients includes following VA clinical guidelines with documentation in the electronic medical record. Works within a team of various health care staff to direct the resources needed to assist in the management of patients. Must communicate effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing electronically with a wide variety of professional and support staff. May supervise medical students and residents in a Primary Care continuity clinic. Participates in providing a learning experience for students, residents, allied health care team members and peers. Must document all patient visits and interactions in the electronic medical record timely. Participates in Quality Review activities. Serves on administrative committee as assigned or request. Attends team meeting and staffing meeting and provides other administrative duties as assigned by Chief of Primary Care or Chief of Staff. Maintains current knowledge and acquires knowledge through attendance at medical conferences, seminars and personal readings to continue to develop and improve clinical skills. May participate in clinical trials (as applicable to their patients) conducted in the Primary Care clinic. This position will be 20% clinical and 80% administrative work. VA Benefits Paid Time Off: 26 Days paid annual (vacation/personal) leave 13 Days paid sick leave each year with no limit on accumulation 11 Federal holidays with pay annually 5 Days paid absence to attend approved CME courses Insurance: Health Insurance : VA employees have an outstanding number of health insurance plans from which to choose (premiums are partially paid by VA) Lifetime Healthcare Insurance options available Dental & Vision : Our insurance options also include exceptional vision and dental plans (premiums are partially paid by VA) VA employees have the option to use Flexible Spending Accounts , which allow you to use tax-free dollars to pay for medical, dental, and vision care expenses that are not reimbursed by your health insurance plan Term life insurance , family, and additional coverage options are available with the cost shared by the Federal Government Long-term care insurance is available as an option Federal Retirement Plan: VA employees are covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a three-tiered retirement plan composed of 1) Social Security benefits, 2) FERS-RAE basic benefits (pension), and 3) Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is a 401K-type plan How is the pension funded? VA employees automatically contribute 4.4% of their salary each pay period and the VA contributes 12.2% of the employee’s salary each pay period for a total annual contribution percentage equal to 16.6% of the employee’s salary Similar to the 401(k) savings plans widely available in the private sector, the TSP allows employees to tax defer a portion of their income each year, subject to the requirements of the Internal Revenue Service. For calendar year 2025, employees under the age of 50 may contribute up to $23,500, while those over age 50 are eligible to make catch-up contributions that allow them to defer up to $31,000. The Federal Government also provides an automatic basic contribution (1% of salary) and up to 4% of salary in matching contributions , depending on the amount of the employee contribution For retired military personnel, these benefits are in addition to full monthly retirement pay or pension In addition to FERS, VA provides health care insurance coverage for retired personnel Disability Retirement Employees are vested in a federal pension after only 5 years service Opening in 1952, the Kansas City VA Medical Center has a rich legacy of providing quality care to the men and women who have proudly served our nation America’s heroes. We consider it an honor and privilege to serve the health care needs of our Veterans.

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