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Physician (Deputy Chief of Staff)

Veterans Health Administration

Lexington, KY · full time · Lead / Staff / Principal

$180,000 – $375,000

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 is a senior clinical leadership role at a Veterans Affairs medical center where the Deputy Chief of Staff oversees multiple clinical services, chairs key governance committees, and collaborates with executive leadership on system-wide decisions. The position suits an experienced physician with board certification who is ready to transition from clinical practice into healthcare administration and organizational leadership.

Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

What they ask for

Required

  • United States citizenship or VA approval for non-citizen
  • MD or DO from LCME or COCA accredited school
  • Current full unrestricted medical license in a US state or territory
  • Completed residency training approved by ACGME or AOA
  • Board certification in a clinical specialty
  • Proficiency in spoken and written English

Nice to have

  • Prior or current clinical service chief experience within VA or equivalent community role

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