🫁 Now Hiring: Pulmonology Section Chief (Physician)

🫁 Now Hiring: Pulmonology Section Chief (Physician)

Location: VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System – Reno, NV
Department: Veterans Health Administration
Job Type: Full-Time | Salary: Competitive, based on experience and credentials

**Lead with Purpose. Serve with Excellence.

The VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System is seeking a Board Certified Pulmonologist to serve as Section Chief of Pulmonology. This is a leadership opportunity to shape pulmonary care for Veterans in Northern Nevada while working in a collaborative, academic-friendly environment.

🏥 Position Highlights:

• Oversee and lead the Pulmonology Section, including outpatient and inpatient pulmonary services.
• Provide direct patient care in pulmonary and sleep medicine (if applicable)
• Collaborate with critical care, primary care, and specialty teams
• Participate in quality improvement, teaching, and program development
• Protected administrative time for leadership responsibilities

🎖️ **Why Choose VA?

• Federal Employee Benefits: Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement
• Generous Paid Time Off: 26 vacation days, 13 sick days, 11 federal holidays
• CME Support: $1,000 and 5 days paid leave
• Student Loan Repayment: Up to $200,000 through the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)
• Malpractice Coverage: Provided by the federal government
• Licensure Flexibility: Any active U.S. state license accepted

✅ Basic Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship
• MD or DO degree
• Board Certification in Pulmonary Medicine
• Leadership experience preferred
• Active, unrestricted medical license

📬 Apply Today

Kelly De Boer, VA Physician Recruiter**

About Department of Veterans Affairs

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is one of the nation’s largest integrated healthcare systems, dedicated to honoring and serving America’s Veterans through exceptional care, research, and support. Our physicians and healthcare professionals provide high-quality, evidence-based treatment across more than 1,300 facilities, helping Veterans lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. At VA, we offer rewarding careers where clinical excellence meets purpose, professional growth, and the chance to make a lasting impact on those who’ve served our country.