Chief of Surgery - Physician

Chief Of Surgery – Fresno, CA  Veterans Affairs Health Care

At the VA, you’ll find a mission-driven culture, unmatched work-life balance, and the chance to make a profound difference every day. Step into a role that’s more than a career—it’s a calling.

The Chief of Surgical Service reports directly to the Chief of Staff (COS) and is an actively practicing surgeon or surgical specialty physician. The Chief of Surgery will support the COS in carrying out the VA mission and ensure compliance with VA and facility directives. The Chief of Surgery will be responsible for all clinical and administrative requirements within the service. The incumbent will ensure representation of the surgical service at meetings to meet facility, VISN, or National objectives.

If you are looking for work-life balance and a rewarding career, you should consider an opportunity with the Veterans Healthcare System.

Licensure: Full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory & Board Certified in Surgery

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.  

Salary range - $350,000 - $400,000

May include up to $15,000 in Annual Performance Bonus

Candidate may be eligible for a Sign on Bonus

**Tax Free - May be eligible to apply for the Education Debt Reduction Program and if approved, receive up to $200k in school loan repayment Tax Free.

Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)

Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA

Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided        

The Central California VA Healthcare System, situated on a sprawling 18-acre campus in Fresno, provides a wide range of specialized services to meet the unique healthcare needs of veterans across the region. This 57-bed acute care center offers a full spectrum of services, including primary care, specialty surgical care, mental health services, and state-of-the-art diagnostic facilities. In addition to its acute care beds, the facility supports comprehensive outpatient clinics and an emergency department to ensure continuous, high-quality care.

Located in the heart of California’s Central Valley, the Fresno VA campus provides easy access to urban amenities while being just a short drive from the breathtaking landscapes of Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks. Conveniently located within a day’s drive of San Francisco and Los Angeles, and a two-hour drive from the Central Coast, Fresno is at the center of numerous recreational activities. As California’s fifth-largest city, Fresno also offers many cultural opportunities stemming from area museums, restaurants, and festivals, with a lower cost of living than found in other California locales Working at the Central California VA means not only joining a top-tier healthcare institution dedicated to veterans’ well-being but also becoming part of a thriving community known for its commitment to compassion, innovation, and clinical excellence.

The Department of Veterans Affairs offers Veterans the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the United States. We operate more than 1,400 sites of care, including 153 medical centers, 909 ambulatory and community-based outpatient clinics, 135 nursing homes, 232 Veterans centers, 47 readjustment counseling centers, and 108 comprehensive home-care programs, across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. Territories.

Greg Salmon

Physician Provider Recruiter 

Gregory.Salmon@va.gov

Paid Time Off:

• 26 Days paid annual (vacation/personal) leave
• 13 Days paid sick leave each year with no limit on accumulation
• 11 Federal holidays with pay annually
• 5 Days paid absence to attend approved CME courses

Insurance:

• Health Insurance: VA employees have an outstanding number of health insurance plans from which to choose (premiums are partially paid by VA) Lifetime Healthcare Insurance options available
• Dental & Vision: Our insurance options also include exceptional vision and dental plans (premiums are partially paid by VA)
• VA employees have the option to use Flexible Spending Accounts, which allow you to use tax-free dollars to pay for medical, dental, and vision care expenses that are not reimbursed by your health insurance plan
• Term life insurance, family, and additional coverage options are available with the cost shared by the Federal Government
• Long-term care insurance is available as an option

Federal Retirement Plan:

• VA employees are covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a three-tiered retirement plan composed of 1) Social Security benefits, 2) FERS-RAE basic benefits (pension), and 3) Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is a 401K-type plan
• How is the pension funded? VA employees automatically contribute 4.4% of their salary each pay period and the VA contributes 12.2% of the employee’s salary each pay period for a total annual contribution percentage equal to 16.6% of the employee’s salary
• Similar to the 401(k) savings plans widely available in the private sector, the TSP allows employees to tax defer a portion of their income each year, subject to the requirements of the Internal Revenue Service. For calendar year 2020, employees under the age of 50 may contribute up to $19,500, while those over age 50 are eligible to make catch-up contributions that allow them to defer up to $25,500.
• The Federal Government also provides an automatic basic contribution (1% of salary) and up to 4% of salary in matching contributions, depending on the amount of the employee contribution
• For retired military personnel, these benefits are in addition to full monthly retirement pay or pension
• In addition to FERS, VA provides health care insurance coverage for retired personnel
• Disability Retirement
• Employees are vested in a federal pension after only 5 years service