Pulmonary Disease - Physician

Join Our Team as a Pulmonary Disease Physician!

Are you ready to elevate your career and make a lasting impact on the health of our nation's veterans? The South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS) is on the lookout for a visionary and dedicated Pulmonary/Critical Care Physician to step into the pivotal role of Pulmonary Section Chief . Lead a passionate and skilled team in the vibrant city of San Antonio, Texas , where your expertise and leadership will shape the future of veteran healthcare.

In this significant position, you will:

• Supervise a talented team of physicians, nurses, and advanced practice providers.
• Engage in hands-on clinical work while shaping the future of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine.
• Promote the highest standards of patient care, education, and administration.

• Type: Permanent - Full Time
• Location: San Antonio, Texas
• Compensation: $315,000 - $351,000 (plus incentives)
• Incentives: Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), Relocation, Sign-On Bonus

As the Pulmonary Section Chief, your key responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing outpatient pulmonary clinics, bronchoscopy, inpatient pulmonary consults, and the medical intensive care unit.
• Supporting the VA's educational mission by mentoring trainees and enhancing training programs.
• Communicating with administration to achieve patient care metrics.

This role blends inpatient and outpatient duties within a rapidly growing facility, providing exceptional care for a predominantly older veteran population with significant medical comorbidities.

You will lead a collaborative team comprising:

• 5 Advanced Practice Providers (APPs)
• 11 Physicians
• 4 Registered Nurses (RNs)

Enjoy access to:

• State-of-the-art pulmonary function testing, including methacholine challenge.
• An interventional pulmonary program featuring robotic bronchoscopy.
• A robust Lung Cancer Screening program located in the San Antonio Medical Center.

Benefit from close ties to the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA), with ample opportunities for research funding and educational involvement.

Common conditions treated include asthma, COPD, lung cancer, and interstitial lung disease.

Enjoy a favorable work-life balance with:

• Typical work hours of Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm
• Limited on-call duties

San Antonio offers a culturally rich environment with a high quality of life, friendly residents, a lower cost of living, and a vibrant economy supported by a substantial military presence and a growing healthcare industry.

• Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS): A comprehensive retirement package.
• Thrift Savings Plan (TSP): A tax-deferred retirement savings plan with matching contributions.
• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Up to $200,000 in reimbursement for qualifying student loan debt.
• Generous leave policies: Annual leave, sick leave, and 10 paid federal holidays.
• Health Insurance: Comprehensive coverage under the Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) Program.
• Life Insurance: Options under the Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance (FEGLI).

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Full, unrestricted medical license in the U.S.
• Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree.
• Completion of residency training in an approved specialty.
• Board Certification in Pulmonary Critical Care.
• Physical requirements as per VA policies.
• Successful background investigation and security clearance.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Veterans' Preference consideration.

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