Physician (Pulmonologist)

Veterans Health AdministrationLas Vegas, Nevada, NevadaPosted 1mo agoattending physician

~$475,000SalaryDrMarket Context

Reported by 35 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay

PulmonologyTo be determined by supervisorFPay transparency

Overview

The package

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This VA Pulmonology/Critical Care physician role involves both inpatient and outpatient direct patient care, teaching of medical students and residents, and participation in clinical research and academic activities. Compensation includes a competitive salary with performance bonuses, up to $200,000 in student loan repayment via EDRP, and 50–55 days of paid time off annually.

$475,000 SalaryDr market context available for comparison
$200,000 loan repayment support
To be determined by supervisor
10 weeks PTO or vacation disclosed
Academic/VA · VA Medical Center · Both inpatient and outpatient

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Posted pay vs real comps

$398k$475k$540k

Physician-reported range Reported median

Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.

Compensation

Type: SalaryDr Market Context
Market context: $397,500 – $540,000
Structure: hybrid
Loan repayment: $200,000
PTO: 10 weeks

$398k$475k$540k

Physician-reported range Reported median

This is SalaryDr Market Context computed from 35 verified physician submissions (region cohort). It is not the employer's posted pay. The employer did not disclose pay.

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Employer

Veterans Health Administration

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Source

Government source

Facility & Community

Las Vegas, Nevada, Nevada

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Facility details

Practice setting: Academic/VA
Facility type: VA Medical Center
Patient population: Veterans (pulmonary and critical care)

Community snapshot

Peer median

$460k

85 reports · national

Active supply

2 in Las Vegas, Nevada

Transparent pay

0/2

state roles with reviewed pay

Work-life

4.0/5

1 physician reports

Cost of living

below U.S. avg (100) · BEA Regional Price Parities

Schools

-0.7

grade levels vs U.S. avg · NAEP 2024

85 SalaryDr Pulmonology reports in national show a $460,000 median.

2 active Pulmonology roles in Nevada, including 2 in Las Vegas, Nevada; 0 include reviewed transparent pay.

Physicians in this comparison cohort report 4.2/5 average job satisfaction.

Questions to ask the employer

How is the $200,000 loan repayment structured — forgiven over time, contingent on service years, or paid up front?
What is the call schedule, and is call compensated separately or built into the base?

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Work Design

Schedule: To be determined by supervisor
Inpatient / outpatient: Both inpatient and outpatient
Coverage model: Team-based; pulmonary/critical care service with trainees rotating through
Admin burden: Participation in accreditation, quality assessment/improvement, committee work, consult management, and CPRS documentation required
Teaching: Yes
Research: Yes

Visa & Eligibility

Remote: No
Visa sponsorship: yes
J-1 waiver: No
H-1B: No

Source & Verification

Source: Government source
Salary label: SalaryDr Market Context
First seen: 2 wk ago
Last verified: 2 wk ago
Extraction confidence: 62%

Full description

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. **This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until June 30 2026. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be MAY 25th 2026 with subsequent cut-off dates every 2 weeks. Eligible applications received after that date will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available.** Direct Patient Care: Provide hands-on care for both inpatients and outpatients dealing with pulmonary or critical care issues. Patient-Centered Medical Care: Utilize both the art and science of medicine to deliver care that is centered on the patient. High-Value and Team-Based Care: Deliver medical care that is efficient and cost-effective, and that involves working effectively in a team setting. Palliative and Hospice Services: Incorporate palliative care and hospice principles as necessary for patient care. Teaching: Engage in teaching medical students, residents, and other healthcare trainees who rotate through the pulmonary/critical care service. Research and Academic Activities: Participate in clinical research and other academic endeavors, associated with both the VA and affiliated academic institutions. Interpersonal Skills: Exhibit interpersonal skills that improve the effectiveness and success of the medical service. Communication Skills: Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills appropriate for the responsibilities of the position. Participation in Hospital Activities: Engage in various hospital and medical staff activities, including accreditation, quality assessment and improvement projects, committee work, and participation in programs like EPRP, ORYX, HEDIS, and SAIL. Consult Management and Documentation: Function effectively within the VA's consult management systems, utilize order sets, document properly in CPRS (Computerized Patient Record System), and comply with other electronic medical record requirements. Direct Patient Care: Provide hands-on care for both inpatients and outpatients dealing with pulmonary or critical care issues. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance 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 Work Schedule: To de determined by your supervisor. U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or other supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. NOTE: A formal pay-setting process will be used to determine your salary. The salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position. Veterans' Preference Note: Preference eligible candidates and other Veterans will be given preference when qualification of candidates are approximately equal for Title 38 positions in VHA. When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.

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Physician (Pulmonologist)

Overview

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Posted pay vs real comps

Compensation

Employer

Veterans Health Administration

Facility & Community

Questions to ask the employer

Work Design

Visa & Eligibility

Source & Verification

Full description

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