Pulmonary Disease Job at Veterans Health Administration in Reno, NV

🫁 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