Exciting Opportunity: Chief of Surgery -- Leavenworth KS VA Medical Center *Recruitment Incentive
Job Description
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.
\n What You'll Lead
\n A dedicated surgery service committed to excellence, compassion, and continuous improvement
\n A team of skilled surgeons, anesthesiologists, OR nurses, and support professionals
\n Strategic growth initiatives that elevate surgical quality, patient experience, and team culture
\n What You'll Bring
\n Board certification in your surgical specialty
\n Strong leadership experience with a passion for mentoring and team-building
\n Commitment to advancing veteran-centered care and surgical innovation
\n Why Leavenworth VA?
\n Serve America's heroes in a community with deep military heritage
\n Collegial medical environment with supportive leadership and strong interdisciplinary collaboration
\n Federal benefits, stable schedule, generous paid time off, and unmatched retirement options
\n 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.
\n Salary: $300,000-$400,000
\n RECRUITMENT/RELOCATION INCENTIVE: AUTHORIZED
\n Student Loan Repayment: Up to $200k
\n Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
\n 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)
\n Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
\n Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
\n Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
\n CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
\n Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
\n Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting
\n If interested, you can send your CV, or give me a call.
\n Jeffrey D. Richter PPR RN
913-731-9960
