| Position | Exciting Opportunity: Chief of Surgery — Leavenworth KS VA Medical Center *Recruitment Incentive |
| Posted | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Expired | 28 Aug 2026 |
| Company | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| Location | Leavenworth | US |
| Job Type | Full Time |
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The VA Eastern Kansas Health Care System is seeking a dynamic, visionary surgical leader to serve as our next Chief of Surgery at the historic Leavenworth VA Medical Center. This is your chance to shape the future of veteran care, lead a talented multidisciplinary surgical team, and bring innovation to one of the most mission-driven healthcare systems in the nation.
What You'll Lead
A dedicated surgery service committed to excellence, compassion, and continuous improvement
A team of skilled surgeons, anesthesiologists, OR nurses, and support professionals
Strategic growth initiatives that elevate surgical quality, patient experience, and team culture
What You'll Bring
Board certification in your surgical specialty
Strong leadership experience with a passion for mentoring and team-building
Commitment to advancing veteran-centered care and surgical innovation
Why Leavenworth VA?
Serve America's heroes in a community with deep military heritage
Collegial medical environment with supportive leadership and strong interdisciplinary collaboration
Federal benefits, stable schedule, generous paid time off, and unmatched retirement options
If you're ready to lead with purpose and make a measurable impact on veterans' lives, we'd love to connect. This is more than a career move - it's a calling.
Salary: $300,000-$400,000
RECRUITMENT/RELOCATION INCENTIVE: AUTHORIZED
Student Loan Repayment: Up to $200k
Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
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
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting
If interested, you can send your CV, or give me a call.
Jeffrey D. Richter PPR RN
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