Pulmonary & Critical Care Section Chief — Lead & Innovate

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 230,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, seeks a Pulmonary Critical Care Section Chief to lead the division, ensure high-quality patient care, and drive program development.

The role requires board-certified or eligible Internal Medicine with leadership experience, a current US medical license, and strong collaboration with researchers and educators across the VA system.

Qualifications

• Must hold MD/DO degree and be licensed to practice in a US state or territory.
• Current full and unrestricted medical license.
• Completed residency in a core specialty approved by VA; board certification or eligibility in Internal Medicine.
• US citizenship or eligible per VA policy.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Lead the pulmonary and critical care section, ensuring efficient operations.
• Provide clinical oversight with active practice and expert consultation.
• Oversee recruitment, training and professional development of staff.
• Develop and implement clinical programs and quality improvement.
• Participate in hospital committees and strategic planning.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

English proficiency

Education

MD/DO

Active medical license in US

Residency in core specialty

Board Certified/Eligible Internal Medicine

US citizenship or eligible

Job description

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, seeks a Pulmonary Critical Care Section Chief to lead the division, ensure high-quality patient care, and drive program development.

The role requires board-certified or eligible Internal Medicine with leadership experience, a current US medical license, and strong collaboration with researchers and educators across the VA system.