Physician (Regular Ft) - Chief, Pulmonary and Critical Care (26)

The VA Saint Louis Health Care System Department of Medicine seeks an academic leader to join a dynamic and collaborative group of healthcare providers as Chief of the VA Saint Louis Section of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine.

The qualified applicant will have demonstrated accomplishment in clinical leadership and excellence in education. A record of academic scholarship with productivity in clinical, translational, or basic research as documented by publications in peer-reviewed journals and independent grant funding is preferred. VA Saint Louis offers an affiliation with Washington University in St. Louis and St. Louis University for research and academic opportunities in Pulmonary and Critical Care, and protected time for academic work is available to qualified faculty. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Available to highly qualified individual. 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: 7am - 4pm Monday - Friday with Rotating Tours, Rotating Days, and On-Call. The qualified applicant will have demonstrated accomplishment in clinical leadership and excellence in education. A record of academic scholarship with productivity in clinical, translational, or basic research as documented by publications in peer-reviewed journals and independent grant funding is preferred. VA Saint Louis offers an affiliation with Washington University in St. Louis and St. Louis University for research and academic opportunities in Pulmonary and Critical Care, and protected time for academic work is available to qualified faculty. The successful applicant for Section Chief will report to the Chief of Medicine at the Saint Louis VA and the Chief of Pulmonary at the affiliate and will have an academic appointment based on their experience and accomplishments. Responsibilities of the position include leadership and management of the clinical, research and administrative activities of the section, the education and training of residents, fellows, and medical students, and caring for patients in a variety of outpatient and inpatient settings. Additionally, the chief of pulmonary should strive for innovation and growth of the various subsections. The Section Chief will serve as a mentor to faculty and trainees, and should intend to develop patient care capabilities, educational opportunities in collaboration with the two affiliates, and scholarly pursuits within the section. The Saint Louis VA is a rich academic center with two exceptional affiliated academic institutions who brings hundreds of students, residents, and fellows to rotate throughout the year. VHA provides patient-centered care, delivered by collaborative teams in an environment that supports learning and continuous improvement. We are looking for a physician who enjoys developing new initiatives, working in a team-based environment. Section VA Saint Louis Section of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine has seven full- and part-time faculty, including five medical or pulmonary intensivists, four general pulmonologists, two interventional pulmonologists, one sleep physician, six advanced practice practitioners, one social worker, and 34 respiratory therapists. In addition to clinical duties, many faculty have significant leadership roles in research, educational and/or administrative activities at the local, regional, and national levels. Two faculty are physician-scientists whose research is funded by the NIH, VA R&D, and other organizations.

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 dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. 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.