Leadership – Deputy Chief of Staff Dallas, Texas

Overview

VA North Texas Health Care System (VANTHCS) – Dallas, Texas — One of VA’s Most Complex, High-Performing Health Care Systems

Lead. Influence. Transform Veteran Care.

VA North Texas Health Care System (VANTHCS) — the second largest and one of the most complex systems in the entire Veterans Health Administration — is seeking an exceptional, mission-driven Deputy Chief of Staff (DCOS) to join our senior executive team at the Dallas VA Medical Center
.

This is a rare opportunity to help guide a nationally recognized, academically affiliated medical center serving 135,000+ Veterans across 38 Texas counties and 2 counties in southern Oklahoma
, spanning 13 sites of care throughout the Dallas–Fort Worth region.

If you are a seasoned physician leader who excels in complexity, thrives in academic environments, and is driven to shape the future of Veteran health care—
we want to hear from you immediately.

Position:
Deputy Chief of Staff (Physician – Full Time)

Location: Dallas VA Medical Center
Salary Range: $250,000 – $375,000
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
(Occasional evenings/weekends as needed)

Why VA North Texas?

A Healthcare System of Exceptional Scale & Impact

• 135,000+ Veterans served
• 2,000+ trainees annually across multiple disciplines
• Millions in funded research each year
• High-performing academic partnership and robust scholarly output

The DCOS plays a pivotal role in leading this wide-reaching clinical, education, and research mission.

What You Will Lead

As Deputy Chief of Staff, you will serve as a key executive supporting the full scope of VANTHCS operations, including:

Core Responsibilities

• Partner with the Chief of Staff to lead strategic planning, execution, oversight, and performance improvement across this complex healthcare enterprise.
• Provide direct executive oversight for clinical services, research programs, and academic affiliations.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality, safe, Veteran-centered care across all VANTHCS facilities.
• Guide innovation and systems redesign initiatives to support continuous improvement.
• Serve as acting Chief of Staff in their absence.
• Collaborate with an outstanding, diverse house staff and faculty in one of VA’s premier academic settings.
• Support the evolution of a dynamic, innovative VA healthcare system with a strong national footprint.

What We’re Looking For

We seek a high-energy, visionary physician leader with:

• Demonstrated success leading within large, complex medical organizations
• Strong commitment to interdisciplinary teamwork and systems improvement
• Ability to advance clinical quality, safety, and access initiatives
• Experience supporting or overseeing research and education programs
• Passion for the VA mission and for improving the lives of Veterans

This role requires significant leadership experience and a deep commitment to shaping organizational culture, performance, and excellence.

This Is Your Moment to Lead Big.

If you are ready to influence care at scale, drive system-wide impact, and join one of VA’s most prestigious leadership teams—
apply today.

Submit Your Cover Letter & Resume Immediately To:

Terry Anderson, National Healthcare Recruiter
terrance.anderson

VA North Texas Health Care System

Where Leadership, Innovation, and Mission Unite.