<p>This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.</p> <p>This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCMENT and will remain open until April 3, 2026. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be February 9, 2026 with subsequent cut-off dates every 2 weeks. Eligible applications received after that date will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available.</p> <p>VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.</p> <p>Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more.</p> <p>EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact V21CCOEEDRP@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance</p> <p>Work Schedule: Full-time. Schedule will be determined by supervisor.</p> <p>Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases</p> <p>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)</p> <p>Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA</p> <p>Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)</p> <p>Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory</p> <p>CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)</p> <p>Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided</p> <p>Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting</p> <p>Major duties include, but are not limited to:</p> <p>The Chief, Pulmonary Section, Medical Service has programmatic responsibility for planning, developing and directing the administrative and operational activities for the Pulmonary Section of Medical Service at the VASNHCS. The incumbent is responsible for the direct management and oversight of clinical operations within the Pulmonary Section, Medical Service. These duties may include direct supervision of physicians, advanced nurse practitioners and physician assistants, work schedules and responsibility for related clinical performance measures.</p> <p>Administrative Duties:</p> <ul> <li>Serve as Acting Deputy Associate Chief of Staff (DACOS) and/or Acting Associate Chief of Staff (ACOS), Medical Service, in the absence of the D/ACOS. </li><li>Collaborate with the D/ACOS and others on faculty and program development. </li><li>Work with nurse practitioners, physician assistants, respiratory therapists, and other administrative personnel within the Medical Service. </li></ul> <p>Roles of Chief, Pulmonary Section, Medical Service:</p> <ul> <li>Provide credentialed and privileged patient care in all aspects of pulmonary services. </li><li>Oversee ICU/critical care operations and RT supervisory procedural and clinic functions. </li><li>Ensure adequate Pulmonary/Critical Care provider coverage and manage on-call schedules. </li></ul> <p>Functions/Scope</p> <ul> <li>Participate in an effective clinical program with attention to patient outcome indicators. </li><li>Practice within the scope of assigned privileges. </li><li>Comply with the bylaws, rules and regulations of the facility and agency. </li><li>Meet medical staff criteria for initial appointment and reappointment, including ongoing CME. </li></ul>