Lead in Veterans’ healthcare today and innovate for tomorrow as Executive Director of VA medical centers

Lead in Veterans’ health today and innovate for tomorrow by applying to become a U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) medical center Executive Director.

Applicants with medical or administrative backgrounds are invited to apply for the job, which involves overseeing the delivery of healthcare at inpatient, outpatient and associated VA facilities and providing the vision and strategy to move the medical centers forward.

Six positions are currently open in Fresno, California; Fort Harrison, Montana; Hampton, Virginia; Lexington, Kentucky; Saint Cloud, Minnesota; and Temple, Texas.

“The talented individuals who fill these positions not only perform top-line administrative and executive functions,” said Darren Sherrard, Associate Director of Recruitment and Marketing at VA, “they also establish the culture and vision for the delivery of Veterans’ healthcare at their specific centers and beyond.”

Executive Directors oversee a wide range of medical center services including hospital services, outpatient clinical services and advanced specialty care. Reporting to the Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) Director for their region, they are responsible for the effective and financially sound direction and operation of medical centers.

The position provides a competitive salary and a wide array of benefits, including medical and dental insurance and generous leave policies. Executive Directors can participate in the federal retirement system. These jobs may offer Permanent Change of Station benefits to qualifying applicants.

Choose VA to lead

VA is also seeking candidates to fill the following other types of senior leadership positions:

• Senior Executive Service Deputy Under Secretaries, Executive Directors and others.
• Associate Directors for Patient Care Services and other Nurse Executive positions (see related story).
• Associate Directors and Assistant Directors in a variety of roles.
• Chiefs of Staff in various cities.

Choose VA today

• APPLY for an Executive Director position (those with medical and administrative qualifications may apply).
• READ about senior leaders working at VA today.
• EXPLORE VA senior leadership positions.
• LEARN how to Choose VA at VAcareers.va.gov.