Physician - Deputy Chief of Staff

Lead. Influence. Transform Veteran Care.

VA North Texas Health Care System (VANTHCS)—the second largest and one of the most complex systems in the entire Veterans Health Administration—is seeking an exceptional, mission-driven Deputy Chief of Staff (DCOS) to join our senior executive team at the Dallas VA Medical Center.

This is a rare opportunity to help guide a nationally recognized, academically affiliated medical center serving 135,000+ Veterans across 38 Texas counties and 2 counties in southern Oklahoma, spanning 13 sites of care throughout the Dallas–Fort Worth region.

If you are a seasoned physician leader who excels in complexity, thrives in academic environments, and is driven to shape the future of Veteran health care—we want to hear from you immediately.

Position: Deputy Chief of Staff (Physician – Full Time)

• Location: Dallas VA Medical Center
• Salary Range: $250,000 – $375,000
• Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  (Occasional evenings/weekends as needed)

Why VA North Texas?

A Healthcare System of Exceptional Scale & Impact

• 135,000+ Veterans served
• 2,000+ trainees annually across multiple disciplines
• Millions in funded research each year
• High-performing academic partnership and robust scholarly output

The DCOS plays a pivotal role in leading this wide-reaching clinical, education, and research mission.

What You Will Lead

As Deputy Chief of Staff, you will serve as a key executive supporting the full scope of VANTHCS operations, including:

Core Responsibilities

• Partner with the Chief of Staff to lead strategic planning, execution, oversight, and performance improvement across this complex healthcare enterprise.
• Provide direct executive oversight for clinical services, research programs, and academic affiliations.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality, safe, Veteran-centered care across all VANTHCS facilities.
• Guide innovation and systems redesign initiatives to support continuous improvement.
• Serve as acting Chief of Staff in their absence.
• Collaborate with an outstanding, diverse house staff and faculty in one of VA’s premier academic settings.
• Support the evolution of a dynamic, innovative VA healthcare system with a strong national footprint.

What We’re Looking For

We seek a high-energy, visionary physician leader with:

• Demonstrated success leading within large, complex medical organizations
• Strong commitment to interdisciplinary teamwork and systems improvement
• Ability to advance clinical quality, safety, and access initiatives
• Experience supporting or overseeing research and education programs
• Passion for the VA mission and for improving the lives of Veterans

This role requires significant leadership experience and a deep commitment to shaping organizational culture, performance, and excellence.

This Is Your Moment to Lead Big.

If you are ready to influence care at scale, drive system-wide impact, and join one of VA’s most prestigious leadership teams—apply today.

? Submit Your Cover Letter & Resume Immediately To:

Terry Anderson, National Healthcare Recruiter
Email: [email protected]

VA North Texas Health Care System

Where Leadership, Innovation, and Mission Unite.