VA
Chief Physician - Medicine Service
Veterans Health AdministrationColumbia, SC · full time · Executive
$200,000 – $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 is a senior medical leadership role directing the entire internal medicine service at a VA hospital system, requiring both clinical expertise and administrative skill to oversee dozens of staff and shape care delivery strategy. It suits experienced internists or subspecialists ready to transition into executive management while maintaining some hands-on patient care.
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What they ask for
Required
- MD or DO degree from accredited school
- Current full and unrestricted US medical license
- Completed residency training in ACGME or AOA accredited program
- Board certification in Internal Medicine from ABIM or AOBIM
- At least 2 years of leadership experience in Internal Medicine or related specialty
- Demonstrated experience leading quality improvement initiatives in healthcare systems