VA
$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 Surgery Service at a VA medical center, combining clinical practice with administrative oversight of surgical operations, quality improvement, and staff management. It suits an experienced surgeon ready to transition into healthcare leadership while maintaining hands-on patient care.
Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- MD or DO degree from an accredited school
- Current unrestricted medical license in a US state or territory
- Completed ACGME or AOA accredited residency in surgery or surgical subspecialty
- Board certified or board eligible in surgery
- Fluent spoken and written English
- US citizen or VA-approved non-citizen