Physician (Pulmonary & Critical Care)

Veterans Health Administration; New York (NY); On-site; USD 260,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay raise & bonus potential

Paid time off (50-55 days/yr)

Federal pension & 401K

CME allowance

Tail coverage malpractice

No moonlighting restrictions

Job summary

The James J. Peters VA Medical Center in New York, NY, is seeking a Physician (Pulmonary & Critical Care) to join the Specialty Care Service. This role emphasizes inpatient ICU care, 12-hour shifts, and leadership of resident teams, with opportunities for outpatient pulmonary care and sleep medicine involvement.

The ideal candidate will be Board Certified/Eligible in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine with a US medical license and strong teaching and clinical skills. James J.

Qualifications

• Board certification or eligibility in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine.
• Active, unrestricted U.S. medical license (any state).
• Experience with ICU procedures and critical care management.
• Ability to lead and supervise residents and fellows.
• Experience in outpatient pulmonary care and consultative services.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient ICU care in 12-hour day/night shifts.
• Perform and supervise critical care procedures (central lines, intubation, bronchoscopy/EBUS, thoracentesis, chest tube).
• Lead cardiac arrest and rapid response teams.
• Supervise residents and fellows in clinical settings.
• Provide outpatient pulmonary care and consults; sleep medicine optional.

Skills

Board Certified or Board Eligible in P

ICU leadership

Resident supervision

Outpatient pulmonary care

Emergency response leadership

Education

MD/DO with US medical license

US medical licensure

Tools

Bronchoscopy (EBUS)

Central line placement

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The James J. Peters VA Medical Center is seeking a Physician (Pulmonary & Critical Care) to be an integral part of the Specialty Care Service at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center. The incumbent applicant should possess leadership, energy, compassion, and commitment to serve those who serve our Country.

Key Responsibilities

The Pulmonary and Critical Care Physician provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient specialty care within the James J. Peters VA Medical Center. Responsibilities include: - Provide inpatient ICU care in 12 hour day/night shifts for medical, surgical, and cardiac patients, working with resident teams and a critical care fellow.

• Perform and supervise critical care procedures, including central line placement, endotracheal intubation, bronchoscopy (including EBUS), thoracentesis, and chest tube placement.
• Lead cardiac arrest and rapid response teams.
• Supervise and teach residents and fellows, supporting the academic mission.
• Provide outpatient pulmonary care, including clinic management, bronchoscopies, and inpatient pulmonary consultations.

Optional participation in sleep medicine consultations and studies. Participate in clinical research, quality assurance activities, committee work, and special projects supporting patient care and organizational goals.

Key Qualifications and Skills

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine.
• Active, unrestricted U.S. medical license (any state or territory).

• Proficiency in ICU procedures: central venous lines, intubation, bronchoscopy/EBUS, thoracentesis, chest tube insertion.
• Experience managing medical, surgical, and cardiac ICU patients.
• Ability to lead emergency response teams (code blue, rapid response).
• Demonstrated skill in teaching and supervising residents and fellows.
• Experience in outpatient pulmonary care and consultative services.

• Participation in research, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary committee work.
• Strong communication, professionalism, and commitment to veteran-centered care.

Benefits

• 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
• 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: We cover the ICU 24/7-Will provide 12h day/night shifts

Requirements & Education

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.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $260000 – $280000/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2027-05-31.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.

Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government