Section Chief, Neurosurgery: Lead Complex Spine Surgery

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 250,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Chief of Neurosurgery for the VA St. Louis Health Care System.

This role provides leadership and oversight of the Neurosurgery Section within Surgical Service, guiding clinical care, procedures, teaching, and administrative duties. A recruitment/relocation incentive may be offered to highly qualified individuals. The position requires MD/DO with an unrestricted US license, board-eligible/board-certified neurosurgery, and proven leadership in

Qualifications

• MD or DO with medical license in the US.
• Board eligibility/certification in neurosurgery preferred.
• Experience leading neurosurgery teams and teaching.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for the Neurosurgery Section.
• Perform and supervise complex neurosurgical procedures.
• Lead teaching, research, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with surgical service leadership to optimize patient care.

Skills

Neurosurgery expertise

Clinical leadership

Teaching residents

Team-based care

Education

MD or DO

Current medical license in US

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Chief of Neurosurgery for the VA St. Louis Health Care System.

This role provides leadership and oversight of the Neurosurgery Section within Surgical Service, guiding clinical care, procedures, teaching, and administrative duties. A recruitment/relocation incentive may be offered to highly qualified individuals. The position requires MD/DO with an unrestricted US license, board-eligible/board-certified neurosurgery, and proven leadership in