Join Our Team in Beautiful Salisbury, NC ? Physician (Emergency Medicine) Opportunity Awaits!
About the Salisbury VA Health Care System
We are part of the Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 6, which includes facilities across North Carolina and Virginia. Our healthcare system is anchored by the Salisbury VA Healthcare System, a comprehensive medical facility dedicated to serving Veterans in the region.
Our main facility in Salisbury is a full-service medical center providing a wide range of care, including primary care, specialty services, mental health, and extended care. We offer complex and coordinated care across the continuum, from inpatient and outpatient services to residential rehabilitation programs, all designed to meet the needs of our diverse Veteran population.
The Salisbury VAHCS features specialized units such as mental health inpatient and outpatient programs, a community living center, and residential rehabilitation for Veterans with complex health needs. Additionally, we operate several Healthcare Centers, and a Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) located in Charlotte and Kernersville, North Carolina. Our mission is to provide exemplary, integrated healthcare that enhances the well-being of all Veterans we serve, fostering a compassionate and Veteran-centered approach to care
About the Emergency Medicine Position
The Salisbury VA Health Care Center Emergency Medicine division is seeking a dedicated Emergency Medicine Physician to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our nation's heroes. This is a unique opportunity to provide exceptional care to our veterans while engaging in leadership, process improvement, and professional development.
In this role, you'll have the chance to lead initiatives, contribute to continuous process enhancements, and play a vital role in the education and development of students and residents.
If you're committed to excellence in emergency medicine and making a positive impact on those who served, we want to hear from you!
Duties
- Provides comprehensive clinical care, including assessments, diagnostics, and treatment, collaborating with team members to ensure quality, compliance, and patient safety.
- Performs evaluations, orders tests, and makes treatment decisions in line with policies and guidelines.
Requirements
- Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine.
- Hold a full, unrestricted medical license in any U.S. State
- Completion of an accredited residency in a core specialty.
- U.S. Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be considered when qualified citizens cannot be recruited, in accordance with VA policy.
Preferred Experience
- Board Certified/Eligible in Emergency Medicine
- Board Certified in Family or Internal Medicine with emergency department experience.
About our Benefits
- EDRP Authorized: 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 are ineligible.
- Salary: $255,000-$350,000
- Salary: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and regular salary increases.
- Paid Time Off: 50-55 days per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 federal holidays, and up to 5 days for CME).
- Retirement: Federal pension (5 years vesting) and a 401(k) plan with up to 5% VA contributions.
- Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care (many can be carried into retirement).
- Licensure: One full, unrestricted license from any U.S. State or territory.
- CME: Up to $1,000 annually for full-time physicians with board certification.
- Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage.
- Contract: No physician employment contract or significant restrictions on moonlighting.
- Schedule: Compressed tour: Six 12-hour shifts, and one 8-hour shift per pay period.
- Call Coverage: None
- Academic Affiliation: Opportunity for appt at VCOM and ELON University.
