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.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
Contact VHAEDRPProgramSupport@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 The Veterans Affairs Medical Center is seeking a dynamic and experienced physician to serve as the Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) Section Chief within Surgical Service.
The SICU Section Chief will provide clinical leadership, oversee patient care, and ensure the highest quality of surgical critical care services for our Veteran population. This leadership role will involve supervision of SICU staff, active participation in quality improvement initiatives, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and support for education and research within the SICU.
We welcome applicants with a commitment to excellence in clinical care, education, and administrative leadership The Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center seeks a full-time (8/8) Board Certified SICU Physician in the Surgical and Perioperative Care Service Line at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VAMC. The incumbent is expected to have extensive experience in Pending Service Input.
He/she will be responsible for:Attending responsibilities for the in Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) team. Delivering the best possible care to our Veterans. This care must be delivered in accordance with hospital policy, meeting, or exceeding community standards and VHA national benchmarks. Supervising all operational aspects of the Section SICU, including establishment of the highest clinical care standards, operations, and quality.
The SICU Chief will champion initiatives designed to improve overall quality using evidence-based medicine and peer review. The SICU Chief will have primary responsibility for other physicians and providers, and to ensure that they are performing to the highest standards of clinical care excellence, time efficiency, professional and ethical behavior.
Actively participating in clinical review process such as tort claims, peer reviews, management reviews, and administrative activities, as directed by the Chief of Surgery. Will be actively involved as a leader in the organization's continued accreditation readiness activities. Ensuring that on-call physician coverage to meet patient care responsibilities is in place 24/7 and is expected to organize and/or oversee on-call schedules.
Overseeing and organizing medical education for residents and medical students is an integral part of the work of the SICU Chief. S/he is responsible for overseeing the execution of a high-quality curriculum for trainees that meet the requirements as set forth by the Medical Residency Program Director, in collaboration with the Section Chiefs and Chiefs of Surgery, Primary Care, and Medicine.
S/he will be responsible for patient care and trainee supervision, education and evaluation in that setting. Ensuring that s/he and the members of the Section comply with all VA clinical, administrative, and quality requirements as set forth by the medical center bylaws and by the Surgery Chief, Chief of Staff, and the Facility Director.
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.
Robert.Braholli@va.gov · 216-791-2300
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $350000 – $400000/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-10-13.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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