Now Hiring: Pulmonology Section Chief (Physician)

Company: Department of Veterans Affairs
Location: Reno
Posted on: February 3, 2026

Job Description:

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

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