Department of Veterans Affairs
Physician Chief - Geriatrics, Palliative, and Extended Care Position in San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, CA
Job Description
Join our Team at the Department of Veterans Medical Center, San Francisco, CA as a Physician Chief - Geriatrics, Palliative, and Extended Care!
The Chief of Staff Service Chief oversees the continued growth and development of the Service, maintaining its strengths, addressing challenges, and building toward further success. The Chief of Staff Service Chief is responsible for comprehensive leadership, management and stewardship of the Service's mission.
We encourage you to consider VA employment in San Francisco, CA. We offer both a mission you can put your heart into and a home for fun, new experiences. Join a team that values a healthy home/work life balance and be rewarded by your role in keeping the promise to those who served.
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.
Compensation Details
$250-350k
Benefits and Features * Expected Salary range from $250K to $350K (negotiable based on candidate's qualifications, credentials and experience) * Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized * Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. * 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.
Posted March 23, 2026