Physician (Thoracic Section Chief)

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.

***Use of the pay limitation waiver authority under Section 142 of the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act, (P.L. 118-210) has been authorized for highly qualified candidates.*** VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. The VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System is recruiting for a Physician (Thoracic Section Chief) to join our dynamic and multidisciplinary team. This is a unique opportunity for a visionary surgeon to build, lead, and expand a comprehensive thoracic surgery program dedicated to delivering exceptional care to our nations Veterans. Our thoracic surgery service encompasses advanced lung cancer care, robotic-assisted thoracic surgery, esophageal and foregut disease, benign foregut disorders, pleural disease, chest wall tumors, pulmonary nodules, and other complex thoracic pathologies. Enjoy opportunities for teaching residents and medical students, as well as engaging in educational conferences, clinical research, quality improvement initiatives, and academic collaborations. Candidates interested in leadership and program development will find support in helping grow and shape the service. Major Duties include but are not limited to: Providing care of Veteran patients in the Cardio-Thoracic Surgery service. Diagnose and surgically treat complex diseases of the chest, including lung cancer, esophageal cancer, mediastinal tumors, pleural disease, airway disease, and thoracic trauma. Perform high risk operations such as lobectomy, pneumonectomy, esophagectomy, mediastinal mass resection, and minimally invasive or robotic thoracic surgery. Responsible for the development, administration and process, assignment, education, and evaluation of all students and resident programs within the service. Responsible for outlining the service's workflow processes, procedures, protocol, and policies within regulatory guidelines. Ensuring quality assurances of the service and the delivery of healthcare. Responsible for seeing patients in consultation in both inpatient and outpatient setting. Responsible for the scopes of practices, privileges, and competences including their oversight for all personnel assigned to the service. Practice in accordance with VA guidelines; VA Northeast Ohio Health Care System policies/procedures; medical staff bylaws, rules and regulations; and in accordance with current Joint Commission standards. Responsible for heading a diverse section with physicians, advanced practice providers and other support staff. Attending required staff meetings, communicating up and down the chain of command, and helping prepare heads-up and issue briefs related to adverse patient outcomes. Recruitment Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): A Recruitment incentive may be available for highly qualified applicants. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VISN10HRCCOE@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases 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) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.