Veterans Affairs Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (VAGLAHS) and the Department of Medicine of the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) are seeking qualified US citizens for the position of Chief, Hospitalist Division. The Chief will provide leadership of a large VA-based program of inpatient clinical care, education, and research (VA GLA Hospitalist Division website). The division includes inpatient with particular strengths in medical education, clinical reasoning, quality improvement, and health services research. Qualified applicants must have an M.D. degree (or equivalent), be Board Certified in Internal Medicine and have demonstrated administrative and leadership experience. Preference will be given to those candidates with a track record of scholarship and independent grant support. VAGLAHS and UCLA provide opportunities for collaborations with outstanding educators and researchers across disciplines. VAGLAHS and UCLA have a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. An individual track record of a commitment to and history of mentoring and advising individuals from groups historically underrepresented in medicine is desired. The candidate must qualify for a UCLA academic appointment at the Associate or full Professor level. Support for research program start-up is available.

Review of applications will begin immediately and applications will be received until the position is filled. Applicants must also be eligible for appointment at the VA. The VA’s basic qualification standards may be found at https://www.vacareers.va.gov/application-process/navigating/before-you-apply.asp. All qualified applicants, including women and minorities, are encouraged to apply.

Curriculum Vitae or nominations should be sent to:

Michael Ong, M.D., Ph.D.
Associate Chief of Staff for Research
VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
Professor of Medicine and Public Health, UCLA
michael.ong2@va.gov

VAGLAHS and UCLA are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Policy on Discrimination, Harassment, and Affirmative Action in the Workplace.