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.
The Department of Surgery at the VA Boston Healthcare System (VABHCS) is seeking an exceptional surgeon to serve as Chief of the Section of General Thoracic Surgery. VABHCS is the major tertiary referral center for Veterans across New England and is academically affiliated with Harvard Medical School (HMS), Boston University (BU), and the thoracic divisions at Mass General Brigham.
Major Duties: - Clinical Care: Provide surgical care for lungs, esophageal, mediastinal, pleural, and chest wall disease, including thoracic oncology. Oversee lung transplant activities, including evaluation, perioperative care, and compliance. Maintain an active operative practice and serve as the facility's expert consultant for complex thoracic cases.
- Multidisciplinary Leadership: Lead the thoracic tumor board; oversee lung cancer screening and pulmonary nodule programs; coordinate timely referrals through Community Care. - Quality & Safety: Monitor outcomes through VASQIP; lead peer review, FPPE/OPPE, M&M, and corrective action; ensure compliance with VHA, Joint Commission, and National Surgery Office standards.
- Administration: Oversee staffing, recruitment, credentialing, budget, equipment, OR scheduling, and productivity; develop section policies and clinical pathways; report to the Chief of Surgery. - Supervision & Mentorship: Supervise, mentor, and evaluate surgeons and advanced practice providers. - Education & Research: Teach residents, fellows, and students; support clinical research and quality improvement initiatives.
- Veteran-Centered Care: Address exposure-related conditions (burn pits, asbestos, PACT Act); integrate smoking cessation, prehabilitation, palliative care, and suicide prevention screening/coordination. - Regional/National Engagement: Collaborate with VISN and national VA program offices; provide tele-consultation support to other VA facilities. - Additional Requirements: America Board Certification in Thoracic Surgery and Thoracic Surgery-approved residency (or equivalent).
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Available for highly qualified eligible applicant Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact, VHA EDRP Program Support VHAEDRPProgramSupport@va.gov, for questions or assistance on how to begin the application process.
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: Full-time; Days; Schedule to be discussed with supervisor.
Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are: Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted.
Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) for the year in which the degree was granted. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, confirmation must be made that the medical school meets (or met) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) eligibility requirement for year graduated.
NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities.
The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $385000 – $400000/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2027-09-30.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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