Associate Chief of Staff – Primary Care (ACOS-PC) – Poplar Bluff, MO
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Job description
Lead with Purpose. Serve Those Who Served.
The John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, is seeking a forward-thinking and mission-driven physician to serve as Associate Chief of Staff (ACOS) for Primary Care. This is a leadership opportunity for a board-certified physician who is ready to shape the future of veteran healthcare across Southeast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas.
As ACOS for Primary Care, you’ll oversee clinical operations and strategic initiatives for multiple outpatient clinics, guiding a team committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to our nation’s heroes. You’ll collaborate across service lines, mentor providers, and lead with both clinical insight and administrative strength.
What you can expect:
- No weekends, generous leave package and federal holidays off
- Eligibility for a sign-on bonus
- Annual performance pay up to $15K
- Generous federal benefits including pension, 401(k) matching, malpractice with tail, and CME support
A well-supported leadership role with strong executive backing.
Poplar Bluff offers low cost of living, short commutes, access to state parks, lakes, and rivers, and a community where your impact will be felt. This is more than a job — it’s a mission.
Ready to lead meaningful change? Apply now and help shape the care our Veterans deserve.
Job Responsibilities
The incumbent is a board-certified physician with advanced clinical experience in Primary Care as well as demonstrated administrative and leadership skills.
The incumbent must have:
(1) Knowledge of the VA system and regulations.
(2) Knowledge of patient care management, processes, and systems.
(3) Computer skills and ability to use of a variety software packages.
(4) Knowledge of resources management and continuous quality improvement processes.
(5) Management experience with strong administrative and interpersonal skills.
(6) Excellent oral and written communications skills.
(7) Skill in providing clinical interface other key stakeholders.
(8) Skill in design of collection and analysis of data.
The responsibilities include hands on clinical work, oversight, and administration of all aspects of Primary Care. Is directly accountable to the COS for day- to-day administrative activities of the service, and accountable to the COS for clinical program activities and overall compliance to VISN wide policies and procedures.
Qualifications
Preferred Experience: 5 years VA experience, preferably in Primary Care and 3 years of supervision/management experience
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