Pulmonary Section Chief

 Lead the Future of Pulmonary Care at STVHCS!

South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS) is seeking a visionary Pulmonary/Critical Care Physician to serve as Pulmonary Section Chief in San Antonio, Texas . This is your chance to elevate your career , lead a skilled team, and make a lasting impact on the health of our nation’s veterans!

 Position Details

• Type: Permanent, Full-Time

• Location: San Antonio, TX

• Compensation: $315,000 – $351,000 (plus incentives)

• Incentives:
  Education Debt Reduction Program (up to $200K tax-free!)
  Relocation Assistance
  Sign-On Bonus

 Opportunity Highlights

• Leadership Role: Supervise physicians, nurses, and APPs while maintaining clinical duties

• Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee outpatient pulmonary clinics , bronchoscopy , inpatient consults , and medical ICU

  • Support VA’s educational mission and trainee programs

  • Collaborate with administration to achieve patient care metrics

• Work Environment: Blend of inpatient & outpatient care for a predominantly older veteran population

• Team Structure: Lead 11 physicians , 5 APPs , and 4 RNs ; collaborate with Respiratory Therapy & Medicine Service Leadership

 Facilities & Equipment

• Pulmonary Function Testing (including methacholine challenge)

• Interventional Pulmonary Program with robotic bronchoscopy & lung volume reduction

• Robust Lung Cancer Screening Program

• Located in the San Antonio Medical Center

 Professional Development

• Strong ties to UT Health Science Center San Antonio (UTHSCSA)

• Opportunities for research funding , education , and mentorship

 Patient Population

• Common conditions: Asthma , COPD , Lung Cancer , Interstitial Lung Disease

 Quality of Life

• Work-Life Balance: Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM

• Limited On-Call Duties

• Live in San Antonio —a city rich in culture, history, and affordability!

 VA Benefits

• Federal Retirement Plan (FERS): Pension + Social Security + Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with up to 5% matching

• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Up to $200K tax-free over 5 years

• Generous Leave:

  • 26 days annual leave

  • 13 sick days

  • 10 federal holidays

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance under FEGLI

 Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship

• MD or DO degree

• Full, unrestricted medical license

• Residency in Pulmonary/Critical Care

• Board Certification in Pulmonary Critical Care

• English proficiency

• Background clearance

 Why San Antonio?

• Affordable cost of living

• Rich cultural heritage & vibrant economy

• Attractions: River Walk , Alamo , Fiesta Festival , Six Flags , SeaWorld

• Thriving food scene & arts community

• Home of the San Antonio Spurs

Ready to lead and make a difference?
Apply today and help us deliver world-class care to America’s heroes!