Emergency Medicine, Physician (Chief of Emergency Medicine) Emergency Department Medical Officer of

Physician (Chief of Emergency Medicine)
Emergency Department Medical Officer of the Day (MOD) – Salisbury VA Medical Center

Join our dedicated 24/7 Emergency Department team! We are seeking a full-time board-certified physician to serve as Medical Officer of the Day, working flexible 8–12-hour shifts (approximately 80 hours per pay period) covering both clinical and administrative responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

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• Evaluate, stabilize, and manage emergency department patients
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• Respond to Code Blue, Code Red, and rapid response calls
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• Provide inpatient and emergency coverage including disaster response
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• Supervise medical students and residents as needed
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• Participate in performance improvement, peer review, and committee activities
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Benefits Include:

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• Competitive Salary: $300,000–$400,000
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• Paid Time Off: 50–55 days annually (26 days annual leave, 13 sick days, 11 paid federal holidays, and possible 5-day paid CME absence)
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• Malpractice Insurance: Free liability protection with tail coverage
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• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, life insurance, pension, Thrift Savings Plan (401k) with 5% match, survivor benefits, and more
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• Continuing Education: Up to $2,500 annually
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• No Employment Contracts: No non-compete clauses or restrictive covenants
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• Work Schedule: Various shifts
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Requirements:

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• U.S. Citizenship: Non-citizens may be considered if qualified citizens are unavailable, per VA policy
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• Education: MD or DO
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• Licensure: Full, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the U.S. or its territories
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• Residency: Completion of an accredited residency in a core specialty
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• Board Certification: Emergency Medicine
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• Preferred Experience: Emergency Room experience, including leadership and supervision of ER personnel
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Interested candidates:
\n Please email your current CV to Annie Luckey, VA Physician Provider Recruiter, at [email protected]