**Working Title: Chief Medical Officer** **Job Class: Medical Specialist 4** **Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs** + **Job ID** : 84163 + **Location** : Minneapolis + **Telework Eligible** : No + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers + **Date Posted** : 02/13/2025 + **Closing Date** : 03/05/2025 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Veterans Affairs Dept / Veterans Affairs-Excl Oth + **Division/Unit** : Department of Veterans Affairs / Veterans Healthcare Operations + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift / 7:30am-4:30pm + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : Yes/40% + **Salary Range:** $101.03 - $151.18 / hourly; $210,950 - $315,663 / annually + **Classified Status** : Classified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 221 - Excluded All Others/Unrep + **FLSA Status** : Exempt - Professional + Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes **The work you'll do is more than just a job.** At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities. The Chief Medical Officer is a member of the Healthcare Division Executive Team and serves as the physician responsible for the overall care and clinical practice carried out at all Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs (MDVA) facilities. The Medical Director applies clinical and administrative skills to guide the facilities in providing care. Provides direction to the Healthcare Division to identify medical services priorities and clinical best practice standards, quality initiatives and best practice implementation within Minnesota Veterans Home (MVH) facilities. The incumbent of this position will require traveling to all Minnesota Veterans Homes and will require to be onsite depending on business needs. The Minnesota Veterans home locations are: Preston, Luverne, Fergus Falls, Montevideo, Bemidji, Silver Bay, Hastings, and Minneapolis. **Minimum Qualifications** + Five (5) years of clinical experience as a practicing physician. + An active, unrestricted Minnesota licensure as a Medical Doctor. + A valid unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license. + The ability to be credentialed at the Federal Veterans Administration at time of hire or within probationary period. + An active up to date Basic Life Support (BLS) provider qualification. + Board Certification in a primary care specialty such as Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Geriatrics. + Demonstrated leadership experience in a healthcare setting. + Knowledge of Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)/Medicare requirements, healthcare policy and state and federal regulations. + Skills in electronic health record (EHR) systems and clinical management software such as Epic, Cerner, PointClickCare (PCC) or other relevant systems. **Preferred Qualifications** + Experience in geriatric care, hospice and palliative care, physical disabilities, chemical dependency, mental illness, and disorders such as traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or related. + Specialized certifications such as Certified Medical Director (CMD), Geriatrics, or board certification in Hospice and Palliative Care. + Master of Public Health (MPH) or Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on healthcare management. + Experience in a State or Federal Government healthcare setting (e.g., Veterans Affairs, state-run health systems, or military healthcare). + Experience in a senior leadership role (e.g., Medical Director, Chief Medical Officer) in a healthcare setting, preferably in long-term care or veterans' services. **Additional Requirements** This position requires successful completion of the following: + Employment reference checks will be conducted on finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and contact with the applicant's former employer(s). + A Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background check may be conducted on the top finalist(s) for the position(s). When conducted, a finalist must pass the DHS background check. + A Tuberculosis (Mantoux) screening (or chest x-ray) is required prior to employment. + Finalists may be required to pass drivers license check. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.