VA
Physician (Chief of Emergency Medicine)
Veterans Health AdministrationLexington, KY · full time · Management
$225,000 – $400,000
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This role leads the Emergency Department clinically and administratively, reporting to the Chief of Staff and balancing direct patient care rotations with oversight of quality, safety, and staff development. It suits an experienced emergency medicine physician ready to step into leadership while maintaining hands-on clinical work.
Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- MD or DO from an accredited US medical school
- Current full unrestricted medical license in a US state or territory
- Completed ACGME or AOA accredited emergency medicine residency
- US citizenship or appointment under VA policy exception
- Proficiency in spoken and written English
Nice to have
- Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine (certification preferred)
- Advanced clinical experience in emergency medicine
- Demonstrated administrative leadership skills