Physician - Chief Thoracic Surgery

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.

The Department of Surgery at the VA Boston Healthcare System (VABHCS) is seeking an exceptional surgeon to serve as Chief of the Section of General Thoracic Surgery. VABHCS is the major tertiary referral center for Veterans across New England and is academically affiliated with Harvard Medical School (HMS), Boston University (BU), and the thoracic divisions at Mass General Brigham. Major Duties: - Clinical Care: Provide surgical care for lungs, esophageal, mediastinal, pleural, and chest wall disease, including thoracic oncology. Oversee lung transplant activities, including evaluation, perioperative care, and compliance. Maintain an active operative practice and serve as the facility's expert consultant for complex thoracic cases. - Multidisciplinary Leadership: Lead the thoracic tumor board; oversee lung cancer screening and pulmonary nodule programs; coordinate timely referrals through Community Care. - Quality & Safety: Monitor outcomes through VASQIP; lead peer review, FPPE/OPPE, M&M, and corrective action; ensure compliance with VHA, Joint Commission, and National Surgery Office standards. - Administration: Oversee staffing, recruitment, credentialing, budget, equipment, OR scheduling, and productivity; develop section policies and clinical pathways; report to the Chief of Surgery. - Supervision & Mentorship: Supervise, mentor, and evaluate surgeons and advanced practice providers. - Education & Research: Teach residents, fellows, and students; support clinical research and quality improvement initiatives. - Veteran-Centered Care: Address exposure-related conditions (burn pits, asbestos, PACT Act); integrate smoking cessation, prehabilitation, palliative care, and suicide prevention screening/coordination. - Regional/National Engagement: Collaborate with VISN and national VA program offices; provide tele-consultation support to other VA facilities. - Additional Requirements: America Board Certification in Thoracic Surgery and Thoracic Surgery-approved residency (or equivalent). VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Available for highly qualified eligible applicant Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact, VHA EDRP Program Support VHAEDRPProgramSupport@va.gov, for questions or assistance on how to begin the application process. 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: Full-time; Days; Schedule to be discussed with supervisor.

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation/examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.