The Puget Sound VA Medical Center invites qualified physicians to apply for an exciting opportunity within its Pulmonary and Critical Care Section. This is an open continuous announcement. Applications will be accepted in an ongoing manner and qualified candidates will be considered on a rolling basis until all vacancies have been filled. The announcement may be closed at any time after the initial open period once all vacancies have been filled.
The Pulmonary and Critical Care Physician may work in one or all of the following units: Inpatient wards including Intensive Care Units and Subspecialty Outpatient Clinic area and reports to the Director, Pulmonary, Critical care and Sleep Section. In addition, the incumbent may be required to perform General Medicine and/or Subspecialty attending duties on the inpatient wards.
Duties include but may not be limited to: Provide direct patient care and perform duties consistent with the practice of medicine, as defined by applicable state laws, regulations, and professional licensure requirements.
In accordance with the standards of the American Board of Internal Medicine and the subspecialty boards of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, evaluate, diagnose, treat, and provide consultative services to patients requiring pulmonary and/or critical care services in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Perform specialty procedures within the scope of approved clinical privileges.
Participate in continuing medical education activities, as required for licensure and professional development, as well as quality improvement and quality assurance initiatives. Demonstrate the highest standards of professional judgment, ethical conduct, and professionalism at all times in interactions with patients, colleagues, and other staff members. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.
Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized for highly qualified candidates 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
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.
Melody.Laughlin@va.gov · 253-583-1173
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $300000 – $400000/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2027-09-30.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-23 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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