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~$502,500SalaryDrMarket Context · Medium confidence
Reported by 28 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay
Hematology/Oncology·Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with flexibility required for coverage; ad hoc schedule may be approved at supervisor's discretion
Overview
The package
This VA Tennessee Valley Health System (Nashville) role is a combined Transplant Section Chief appointment with Vanderbilt Medical College, covering outpatient transplant care and inpatient consult service coverage across multiple transplant subspecialties (Hematology/Oncology, Nephrology, Dermatology, Gastroenterology, Cardiology), with approximately 50% of time devoted to clinical activities. The position includes section chief administrative and supervisory responsibilities, teaching of trainees, and eligibility for the VA Education Debt Reduction Program (up to $200,000 loan repayment, excluding Nephrology).
$200,000 loan repayment support
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with flexibility required for coverage; ad hoc schedule may be approved at supervisor's discretion
11 weeks PTO or vacation disclosed
Combined inpatient/outpatient · VA Medical Center (VA TN Valley Health System, Nashville Campus) with joint appointment at Vanderbilt Medical College · Outpatient transplant clinic plus inpatient transplant consult service coverage
Teaching responsibilities or academic setting indicated
Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.
Compensation
Type
SalaryDr Market Context
Market context
$423,750 – $556,250
Structure
salary
Loan repayment
$200,000
PTO
11 weeks
$424k$503k$556k
Physician-reported range Reported median
This is SalaryDr Market Context computed from 28 verified physician submissions (region cohort). It is not the employer's posted pay. The employer did not disclose pay.
VA Medical Center (VA TN Valley Health System, Nashville Campus) with joint appointment at Vanderbilt Medical College
Patient population
Veterans
Community snapshot
Peer median
Building sample
Active supply
Tennessee
Physician
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Work-life
Combined inpatient/outpatient
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Work Design
Schedule
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with flexibility required for coverage; ad hoc schedule may be approved at supervisor's discretion
Inpatient / outpatient
Outpatient transplant clinic plus inpatient transplant consult service coverage
Coverage model
Participates in inpatient transplant consult service coverage; flexibility required for coverage needs
Admin burden
Significant — Section Chief with supervisory and administrative responsibilities delegated by Chief of Staff; oversight of administrative matters for the transplant section
Our facility is seeking physicians in the following disciplines to serve as Physician - Transplant Section Chief; Transplant, Hematology/Oncology, Nephrology, Dermatology, Gastroenterology, and Cardiology. This position entails a combined physician appointment in Medical Service of the VA TN Valley Health System (Nashville Campus) and with the Department of Medicine at Vanderbilt Medical College.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. 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. 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. (EXCLUDES NEPRHOLOGY SPECIALTY) The physician will provide transplant medicine care within their parent transplant specialty. They will see patients referred for trasnplantation in an outpatient setting, and participate in the coverage of the impatient transplant consult service. They will also participate in training medical trainees both in outpatient and inpatient settings. Approximately, 50% of the time will be devoted to clinical activities. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Consistently communicates and treats customers (veterans, their representatives, visitors and all VA staff) in a courteous, tactful and respectful manner. The physician will provide the customer with consistent information according to established policies and procedures and will handle conflicts and problems when dealing with customers constructively and appropriately. The Transplant Section Chief will have oversight of administrative matters assigned to him/her by the Chief of Staff and/or the Chief of Medicine. Also, the Transplant Section Chief will continue to provide clinical specialty care to Veterans commensurate with assignment by the Chief of Medicine. The physician will protect printed and electronic files containing sensitive data in accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974 and other applicable laws Federal Regulations, VA statures and policy and VHA policy. The physician protects data from unauthorized release, or from loss, alteration, or unauthorized deletion and follows applicable regulations and instructions regarding access to computerized files and release of access codes, etc. As the Section Chief, he/she has supervisory and administrative responsibilities specifically delegated by the Chief of Staff for section chiefs and attending physicians. Additionally, he/she functions as preceptor for nurse practitioners, physician assistants, fellows, residents and medical students as assigned by TVHS. Work Schedule: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., requires flexibility for coverage, ADHOC may be approved at discretion of 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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