Physician - Nephrology

• Position: Nephrologist
• Salary: $240,000-$300,000
• Who May Apply: S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA policy

Why Salem?

The mission of the Salem VA Medical Center and clinics is to make a positive difference in the lives of the Veterans we serve by providing compassionate, comprehensive, and quality healthcare. The Salem VAMC is in the City of Salem and serves veterans throughout the state. This VA tertiary referral center is a teaching hospital providing a full range of patient care services. Authorized beds include 182 general medical, surgical, and psychiatry; 90 Extended Care Rehabilitation Center; 26 Substance Abuse Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (10 long term Substance Abuse).

Come enjoy all that Salem and the surrounding area has to offer! Great people, communities, and schools! Our region of Virginia offers an affordable cost of living, stunning Blue Ridge Mountain scenery, strong community feel with downtown walkability, excellent schools, and abundant outdoor recreation, all within a safe, small-town atmosphere that blends suburban ease with access to big-city amenities in nearby Roanoke. Salem host numerous collegiate and amateur sporting events, including the NCAA Division III football championship (Stagg Bowl), what more could you ask for?

Job Description

Physician - Nephrologist

Salem VA Medical Center - Salem, Virginia.

-1.0 FTEE, Full-Time position

Practice Environment Description: The Nephrologist will deliver specialized nephrology care to patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Responsibilities include assessing and managing patients with existing or suspected kidney conditions. Treatment approaches may involve prescribing therapies such as dialysis (including hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, continuous renal replacement therapy, and slow low-efficiency dialysis), providing bedside rounds for hospitalized patients, attending outpatient clinics, prescribing medications, requesting consultative services, giving discharge instructions, and making other physician-led decisions. The role also involves collaborating with current VA Nephrology staff, offering clinical and educational support to nephrology residents and medical students, and contributing to the resident didactic and clinical training programs.

Highlights of this position include:

• Potential starting base salary: $240,000 - $300,000                                                                        
• Daily schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:45 am - 4:30pm, non-telework eligible, non-remote.
• On-call Weekday night coverage Monday-Thursday, 4:30pm-7:45am and weekend coverage (Friday 4:30pm-Monday 7:45am).
• Full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery from any U.S. State

 Additional requirements:

• Board certified or board eligible and BC/BE Nephrologist.
• Clinical Research and academic opportunities are encouraged.
• Salem VA HCS has affiliations with medical student, PA student and resident training programs.  There are opportunities to supervise resident and student trainees.

If interested, please email a copy of your current CV to me to schedule a time to discuss this exciting opportunity!

The VA Salem Healthcare System provides exceptional care that improves the health and well-being of veterans. Our teams work in an integrated environment that supports learning, discovery, and continuous improvement. 

Top 5 reasons to work for the VA:

1. Mission to Serve our Nations Heroes - the best patients in the world: To fulfill President Lincolns promise to care for those who have served in our nations military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors. With these words President Lincoln affirmed the governments obligation to care for those injured during war and to provide for the families of those who perish on the battlefield. 
2. The VA offers physicians and all employees industry-leading full benefits and features a package to support high quality professional practice & a favorablework-life-family balance.  Paid Time Off in the form of 26 Days paid annual leave, 13 Days paid sick leave per year, 11 Federal holidays with pay, and 5-Day paid absence to attend approved Continued Medical Education (CME).   VA offers a predictable work schedule and focuses on quality rather than volume.   
3. Federal Retirement Plansthrough the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) - A three-tiered retirement plan composed of 1) Social Security benefits; 2) FERS-FRAE basic benefits (pension); and 3) Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is a 401K-type plan, with up to five percent matching.  Additionally, VA offers Insurance to include Health-Dental-Vision care insurance programs to choose from with premiums partially paid by VA; Flexible Spending Accounts; Term life insurance, family, and additional coverage options are available at the cost shared by the Federal Government; and long-term care insurance is available as an option.
4. Pay Flexibilities Regular market pay reviews, sign on bonus, up to $15,000 in Annual Performance bonus. 
5. Malpractice Insurance VA physicians are covered under the Federal Tort Claims Act - 28 U.S.C. 1346 and 28 U.S.C 2671.  Medical personnel have statutory immunity from individual malpractice liability while acting within the scope of employment; a VA physician cannot be sued in civil court for a malpractice (tort) claim.